Job Description
Lighthouse - Employment Opportunities
Lighthouse is a community Church located in Glace Bay, NS, on Cape Breton Island. The church has a history of working with disadvantaged communities, serving, and sharing faith. We are currently looking for 1 - 2 staff. We are looking to fill two positions which could be filled by one couple (Both Employed), or by two individuals.
These positions will be 20 hours a week at Lighthouse and 20 hours a week community youth work at Undercurrent Youth Centre, or Abbey Ridge Youth Transition Home.
Requirements
• Must have pastoral training and experience.
• Credentials with the PAOC will be required for one position.
The role of these positions are
• To work with our leadership team to create a Church community that is healthy, vibrant, and affects Glace Bay, and surrounding communities.
• To cast vision and move the congregation into discipleship and outreach.
• To give oversight to our ministry team, including mentorship, and regular meetings.
• Ensure all Church facilities are functioning and cared for.
Some Unique Things
• To work with the Church Council create a sustainable financial plan for the church.
• To recruit and host short term mission teams from across Canada, and beyond.
• To give leadership to our family and youth services / ministries.
• Must be able to work in both sacred / secular settings.
• Should have some level of creativity, and have communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have experience working with kids, youth and families
Some Bonus Things
• Give some oversight to our worship ministry.
• Loves working outside of the normal local Church setting.
If you are interested in working in a unique ministry with unlimited opportunity, and have a community / church planting mindset, then this may be a fit.
Please direct all messages and questions to David Sawler at davidsawler@mac.com
www.lighthousecb.com
Education Required
Must have completed Ministry training and is actively improving skills.
Experience Required
Experience with youth, family ministry would be an asset.