Associate Pastor of Family Ministries – Parkland Baptist Church

Parkland Baptist Church in Spruce Grove, Alberta, is searching for an associate pastor of Family Ministries. The individual we are seeking will be a born-again disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ and has experienced baptism by immersion. The candidate will demonstrate maturity in faith and life and is described by their references as available, reliable, faithful, and teachable. The individual we are seeking must be persuaded of the call of God to full-time vocational ministry and have the support of his family, and his calling should be confirmed by others.

The person we are seeking must have a good reputation in his community and be able and willing to affirm the Parkland Baptist Statement of Faith and Constitution and teach in accordance with them and nothing contrary to them.

Educational – the preferred candidate will be:

• a graduate of an accredited evangelical institution with a three- to four-year degree in a program applicable to the position.
• willing to pursue an MDiv at an accredited evangelical institution with a high view of the inspiration, inerrancy, and authority of Scripture.

• previous experience in youth ministry in a church or para-church ministry.
• administration skills, i.e., organization and planning, efficient communication.
• teaching abilities and be effective in mentoring.
• proficiency in computer use, Microsoft Office, and other popular programs.

General
The successful candidate will be a pastor of the church, assisting and supporting the Lead Pastor in shepherding and guiding the congregation. The successful candidate will participate in all the aspects of the ministry of the church, under the supervision and mentorship of the lead pastor. This will include:

• being available to assist in the Sunday morning service.
• being available for pulpit supply, assistance with funerals, weddings, infant dedications, and baptisms.
• keeping regular office hours and assisting with administration.
• being a resource to committee heads and helping where needed when available.
• attending appropriate meetings, i.e. staff, elders, board, and congregational.
• being available for ABA meetings and specifically cluster groups.

Student Ministry
The successful candidate will lead and oversee a student ministry for grades 7-12. He will develop opportunities to integrate with the greater church body so as to build unity within the church body. He will endeavor to increase biblical literacy and understanding with the youth, to help build their faith and give them the abilities and the confidence to live their faith out.

He will accomplish this through:

• weekly Bible study and fellowship evening.
• mentoring and developing leaders.
• visitation and discipleship.
• counselling.

Children's Ministry
The successful candidate will oversee a children’s ministry that will build the foundation of biblical understanding for the youngest in our congregation. He will develop teachers and volunteers for the ministry in order to increase community support and integration for the children. He will accomplish this through:

• organizing and developing teachers.
• choosing and overseeing curriculum.
• program implementation.

The associate pastor will report directly to the lead pastor and will be accountable to him for his performance, evaluation, and supervision. In the absence of the lead pastor he shall be responsible to the Board of Elders.

Parkland Baptist Church is affiliated with the North American Baptist Conference, is part of the Alberta Baptist Association, and is located 15-20 minutes west of Edmonton.

121 Brookwood Drive Spruce Grove, AB T7X 1C4 Canada