Assistant Pastor

Covenant Seminary; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the religious sector is seeking an Assistant Pastor to lead youth ministry and engage in various pastoral duties. This role involves planning and leading youth gatherings, preaching sermons, and administering sacraments. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to their faith and a desire to disciple young people. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to impact the lives of youth within a thriving congregation, contributing to their spiritual growth and community involvement. If you are passionate about youth ministry and pastoral leadership, this role could be your calling.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Jesus Christ and a life of love and repentance.
• Experience in youth ministries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and plan youth group gatherings and retreats.
• Prepare and preach sermons, lead worship liturgy.
• Meet weekly for planning and attend church meetings.

Skills

Youth Ministry

Preaching

Liturgy Leadership

Counseling

Discipleship

Education

MDiv or equivalent

Job description

Religious | Presbyterian Church in America

We are looking for an Assistant Pastor at Crestwood Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. We are a thriving and growing congregation of about 240 people. Our Senior Pastor, Jeff Kerr, is a Covenant Seminary grad (MDiv '10). Our Assistant Pastor would take on leadership of our youth group, which presently comprises about 15 youth of middle school and high school age. The Assistant Pastor would also gain experience in various other pastoral responsibilities, including regular preaching, leading liturgy in worship, teaching, and administration of the sacraments.

Youth Group

Plan and lead youth group (Gr. 7-12) gatherings three times each month during the school year

Build and train a team of volunteers for youth ministry from the congregation

Plan, oversee, and lead an annual youth retreat

Reach out to youth of the church not actively engaged in youth programs

Plan and oversee youth involvement in local mercy and outreach ministries

Meet with youth for individual discipleship, counselling (as needed), and prayer

Worship

Prepare and preach sermons, on average, three times each month

(once in morning worship and once or twice in evening worship)

Lead the liturgy in Sunday morning worship once a month

Lead the liturgy in Sunday evening worship once a month

Offer congregational prayer in morning worship on occasion

Administer the Lord’s Supper once each month (when ordained)

As needed, assist with baptisms, weddings, funerals (when ordained)

Other Responsibilities

Meet weekly with pastor for planning and prayer

Attend monthly Session meetings

Attend Presbytery meetings

Attend General Assembly at least once every three years

Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Pastor or Session

Take care of own spiritual well-being: preach the Gospel to self; stay in the Word; be regular in confession, repentance, forgiveness, and prayer; take a weekly day of rest and use vacation time; care for own family well.

Requirements

A personal commitment to Jesus Christ, trusting him as he is offered in the Gospel

A life characterised by love, repentance, forgiveness, and patience

A desire to see young people know and trust the Lord Jesus

A desire to disciple young people in their faith

Some experience in youth ministries preferred

Ordained or eligible for ordination in the Presbyterian Church in America

How to Apply

If interested, please contact the Lead Pastor, Jeff Kerr. His contact information is included in this listing.