Associate Pastor

Bow Valley Christian Church; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bow Valley Christian Church in NW Calgary is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor to join our pastoral team. The role leads our Invest pillar and helps people take their next steps in following Jesus by investing time, gifts, and resources in His Kingdom.

You will develop and implement clear pathways for involvement and leadership across BVCC, oversee budgets and communications for these areas, and work closely with the Lead Pastor to grow a healthy, mission-minded church community.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of pastoral experience in a church setting.
• Bachelor's degree in biblical studies, theology, or related field.
• Proven ability to lead and develop volunteers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Invest: Develop, communicate, and implement the vision of the Invest pillar, and oversee its leaders, events, and programs
• Involvement: Develop and implement a clear pathway that helps people find meaningful ways to participate in the ministry of BVCC through our Belong, Grow, Invest, and Shine pillars.
• Leadership Development: Develop and implement a clear pathway that identifies, equips, and develops people for leadership in our ministries.
• Administration: Maintain the budget, communications, and systems for these areas
• Other duties: Lead additional ministries and carry out other pastoral duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor or his designate

Skills

Pastoral leadership

People development

Strategic planning

Cross-cultural communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in biblical studies, theology, or related field

Job description

Bow Valley Christian Church (NW Calgary) continues to grow, and we are looking to hire a full-time Associate Pastor to join our pastoral team. Details of the position are listed below in addition to application submission instructions.

Role Description:

The Associate Pastor serves as the primary leader for our Invest pillar, helping people take their next steps in following Jesus by investing their time, gifts, and resources in His Kingdom. The role also develops and implements clear pathways for involvement and leadership across the church.

About Bow Valley Christian Church:

BVCC exists to help people find and follow Jesus. To accomplish this, our strategy is to create environments where people take their next step of faith in four areas, which we call our pillars:

• Belong: Belonging to Jesus' family
• Grow: Growing in a personal relationship with Jesus
• Invest: Investing their lives in His Kingdom
• Shine: Shining Jesus' presence locally and around the world

Key Responsibilities:

• Invest: Develop, communicate, and implement the vision of the Invest pillar, and oversee its leaders, events, and programs
• Involvement: Develop and implement a clear pathway that helps people find meaningful ways to participate in the ministry of BVCC through our Belong, Grow, Invest, and Shine pillars.
• Leadership Development: Develop and implement a clear pathway that identifies, equips, and develops people for leadership in our ministries.
• Administration: Maintain the budget, communications, and systems for these areas
• Other duties: Lead additional ministries and carry out other pastoral duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor or his designate

Candidate Qualities:

• A demonstrated love for Jesus and a passion to share His message with all
• A lifestyle marked by regular spiritual disciplines, relational health, and trust in God
• Alignment with the BVCC mission, strategy, and statement of faith
• Demonstrated relational skill with all ages and cultures
• A track record of mobilizing women and men to invest in the church and community
• Skill in developing and implementing systems, and an appreciation for why they matter
• 5+ years of pastoral experience, preferably in a full-time paid ministry role
• A bachelor's degree in biblical studies, theology, or a related field

Compensation:

Salary commensurate with experience and education, full health benefits, and a retirement provision.

Work Schedule:

This role requires regular office presence during business hours and weekend work to support Sunday services and other church events.