Website Grace Chapel
Position Description
After a very healthy and productive ministry of 10 years by the previous person, we are praying for our next Youth Pastor at Grace Chapel.
Grace Chapel, is a multi-ethnic and multi-generational church in beautiful, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Grace Chapel is looking for our next high-capacity leader to pastor our growing and vibrant youth ministry. This individual will have a heart for students; providing direction and oversight to both the Junior High and Senior High ministries.
We have been using “Connect, Grow, Serve, & Thrive” to guide us as we move forward together.
Primary Responsibilities:
| Program development and leadership for Grace Chapel’s youth ministry program | 30% |
| Relationship building with teens to encourage and disciple them in their spiritual formation. | 25% |
| Outreach to teens and families in Grace Chapel’s immigrant-rich multicultural neighbourhood. | 20% |
| Administration of Grace Chapel’s youth ministries, including communication, organization and policy compliance. | 10%
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| Building a team of volunteers to assist in the youth ministry through the recruiting, mentoring, coaching, and supervision of volunteer leaders. | 10% |
| Resourcing to assist and support youth ministry volunteers and families, and to help parents journey with their teens. | 5% |
Personal Attributes & Requirements:
- A calling, passion and gifting for youth ministry.
- A high capacity, energetic, self-starter that works collaboratively in a multicultural, multi-generational context.
- Ability to respond to crises and be sensitive to the needs of others, while maintaining a high level of professionalism, confidentiality and a desire to serve.
- Committed to and models a growing walk with Christ.
Qualifications & Skills:
- An undergraduate degree or diploma; Bible College / Seminary degree would be an asset.
- Experience in pastoral ministry or equivalent—preferably youth ministry/programming.
- Experience pastoring / coaching / counselling individuals—preferably youth.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain healthy relationships.
- Demonstrated organizational leadership skills with the ability to coordinate ministry programs and events.
- Demonstrated ability to build, lead and motivate teams.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to develop and implement a vision and strategic plan.
- Proficient use of technology, including MS Office, internet, social media, and database.
- Ability to manage priorities and a ministry budget.
If you are interested in this employment opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume to:
youthpastorposition@gracechapel.ca
All applications will be reviewed but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
To apply for this job email your details to youthpastorposition@gracechapel.ca.