Associate Pastor

Job Description Christian Life Assembly is looking for a spirit-filled Associate Pastor to join the Leadership Team of Christian Life Assembly to work in tandem with the Lead Pastor. This full time position provides pastoral leadership and oversight over Sunday gatherings, and over the Worship, Tech, Communications and First Impressions Teams. The Associate Pastor will give leadership to the staff and church in Sunday gatherings and in the office, in the Lead Pastor’s absence. The ideal applicant should be able to work independently, lead and work with teams, and possess good leadership, mentoring, communication, and problem-solving skills. They must also embrace the theological position of the PAOC and be filled with the Holy Spirit. Preference may be given to applicants with Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in Pastoral Theology, Ministerial credentials with the PAOC, and proven pastoral ministry experience, with significant experience in preaching, teaching and public speaking, supervision of staff and volunteers, and an ability to manage large budgets. For a detailed job description and application process please go to Closing date: May 15, 2024 Please email your cover letter and resume to J Required Skills Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to and work effectively within variety of diverse situations Problem Solving: Ability to review situation, organize the information, identify some key factors and suggest/generate solutions. Relationship Building: Able to establish and build rapport with others within the overall objectives of the ministry. Accountability: Setting of high standards of performance and holding team members, and others accountable for results and action. Faith & Character: Deep and growing personal relationship with God Consistent evidence of the fruit of the Spirit Integrity, Humility, Servant Heart Committed to life-long learning Enthusiastic Team Player Positive & future focused Innovative • Plan, organize, and coordinate volunteers and staff. • Demonstrates professional ethics and principles. •Demonstrates excellent communication skills both verbal and written. • Provides consistent leadership skill and humility in responsibility of second chair leadership. • Demonstrates knowledge of and skill at problem solving. • Maintains knowledge and skill level to provide expert delivery of services. • Demonstrates solid knowledge of fiscal responsibility. • Maintain productivity and focus during periods of interruptions. • Proven ability to multitask with strong attention to detail. • Sound mentorship and counselling skills. • Ability and desire to thrive in a team environment. • Ability to gets things done – prioritization, planning, goal setting, tracking. • Strong people skills – leading, teambuilding, caring, empowering, coaching. • Able to adapt ability to handle pressure, maintain positive outlook & disposition. • Deep and growing personal relationship with God. • Consistent evidence of the fruit of the Spirit. • Innovation, integrity and servant-hearted. • Committed to lifelong learning. • Positive & future focused. Education Required Degree preferably in pastoral theology. 10 years Church Ministry or equivalent. Ministry in congregation as pastor. Staff Leadership (3-6 people). Communication - pulpit and significant public speaking. Education, Credentials, Theology ○Post Secondary Diploma/Degree from Bible School or Equivalent ○Ministerial Credentials with PAOC (or recognized by PAOC) or engaged in Credentialing process ○Embraces PAOC theology •Filled with Holy Spirit •Operation of Gifts of the Holy Spirit Experience Required Spiritual Focus: To live an authentic and growing Christian life. CLA Focus: Ability and willingness to align one’s own behaviour with the overall mission and strategies of CLA: Our Mission: Joining God in transforming our lives, neighbourhoods, nation and world. Our Strategies: 1. GATHER: Regularly attend CLA’s Sunday church services. 2. GROW: Engage in meaningful, growing relationship with God and other Christ-followers in CLA. 3. SERVE: Volunteer my time and talents to serve others in or through CLA. 4. GO: Share my faith through love and good deeds in my neighbourhood and world. Attached Documentsassociate-pastor-CLA-042024 Go Back