Associate Pastor of Emerging Generations – Zion Baptist Community Church

North America Baptist; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused church located in Edmonton seeks an Associate Pastor for Emerging Generations. The ideal candidate will foster transformative relationships with kids, students, and young adults while empowering volunteers in the ministry. Applicants should have a strong faith, leadership experience, and an educational background in ministry or a related field. This role is vital for guiding the church towards engaging and supporting youth and their families effectively, with flexible full-time or part-time options.

Qualifications

• A vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ and demonstrating qualities of an overseer.
• Willing to affirm ZBCC’s Statement of Beliefs and Membership Covenant.
• Strong record of local church service is required.
• Experience in ministry with children, youth, or young adults or volunteer leadership.
• Familiarity with safeguarding policies (Plan to Protect) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Invite kids, students, and young adults into a transformative relationship with Jesus.
• Develop volunteer teams to disciple emerging generations.
• Guide the congregation in ministry related to emerging generations.

Skills

Vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ

Leadership skills

Experience in ministry with children and youth

Team development

Education

Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution

Tools

Plan to Protect

Job description

Overview

The Associate Pastor of Emerging Generations will partner with the staff team and Ministry Council of ZBCC in giving general guidance and direction to the congregation, with a special focus on engaging and supporting emerging generations, their families, and the volunteers within these ministry areas. The primary task of this position is to invite kids, students, and young adults into a transformative relationship with Jesus Christ, characterized by deep discipleship and life on mission with him. The pastor will pursue meaningful relationships with students that help point them to Christ through his Word and seek to develop teams of volunteer ministry leaders who do the same.

Responsibilities

• Invite kids, students, and young adults into a transformative relationship with Jesus Christ, characterized by deep discipleship and life on mission with Him.
• Develop and empower teams of volunteer ministry leaders to disciple and engage the emerging generations.
• Partner with the staff team and Ministry Council to provide general guidance and direction to the congregation, focusing on emerging generations, their families, and related volunteers.

Qualifications

• A vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ and demonstrating the qualities of an overseer (1Timothy 3:1–7).
• Able and willing to affirm ZBCC’s Statement of Beliefs and Membership Covenant.
• A record of faithful service as a local church member.
• Demonstrated strengths in one or more areas of ministry with children, youth, young adults, or volunteer leadership.
• Familiarity with Plan to Protect® policies and practices is an asset.
• An undergraduate degree from an accredited evangelical post-secondary institution or an equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education.

Special Notes

Interested applicants are invited to email a résumé (with references) and a cover letter to [e-mail].

The cover letter should describe the applicant’s perceived strengths, sense of calling, and the aspects of this role they would be most eager and best equipped to fulfill. Applicants may indicate whether they are seeking a full-time position or would be interested in serving in a part-time or shared-role capacity.

Details

9802 76 Ave NW Edmonton, AB T6E 1K5 Canada