Church Planter & Ministry Coordinator, Diocese of The Arctic

Anglican; Inuvik; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-minded Church Planter is needed in Inuvik to cultivate community relationships and lead discipleship efforts. This full-time position offers a competitive stipend, housing, and opportunities for growth within the Anglican Diocese. Ideal candidates will possess a strong commitment to scripture and outreach, aiming to establish a thriving parish environment over a supportive 3-year commitment.

Benefits

Employer-Provided Housing and Utilities

Annual Vacation Travel Allowance

6 weeks annual leave, plus study leave

Group Medical, Dental, and Prescription benefits

Target Benefit Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in church planting or community ministry.
• Ability to engage and connect with local culture.
• Willingness to participate in Anglican training program if not already ordained.

Responsibilities

• Lead community in discipleship and evangelism.
• Engage with local people and culture effectively.
• Manage church plant growth and activities.

Skills

Faithfulness to scripture

Commitment to sharing the Gospel

Community engagement

Leadership

Education

Ordained ministry or equivalent experience

Job description

The Bishop of The Arctic is accepting applications for a mission-minded Church Planter to come alongside a core group of faithful people in Inuvik, to move in and get to know the local people, community, culture, and land, and to lead them forth in fulfilment of the Lord’s Great Commission to make disciples. Faithfulness to scripture and a commitment to sharing the Gospel through friendships are essential qualities.

A really quite wonderful church building and a 3-bedroom mission house are available. There are currently 15-20 people gathering regularly for worship.

This is a full-time position with a 3-year funding commitment. If successful, after 3 years the church plant would have grown and the congregation would continue to qualify for support as an “assisted parish”. We would also consider a part-time position if the candidate believed bi-vocational ministry was an important part of their approach to church planting.

This may be an ordained ministry position, but applications will be accepted from experienced lay leaders and ministry organizers. While the congregation will grow to be a parish of the Anglican Diocese of The Arctic, our first commitment is to Christian discipleship and evangelism through the effective preaching and teaching of God’s Word, with our Anglican tradition as a faithful set of tools that may be used in fulfilment of that work (in other words, it’s OK to apply if you feel called to the work of a church planter, but would need to enroll in our training program to learn more about Anglicanism as you go!).

Learn more here:https://arcticanglicans.ca/2024/05/03/praying-for-a-church-planter-in-inuvik/

Benefits:

• Employer-Provided Housing and Utilities
• Stipend of $41,757 + Northern Location Allowance of $14,234
  • Note: This position is in a CRA Prescribed Northern Zone, making residents eligible for an $11/day income tax deduction ($22/day for single householders)
• Annual Vacation Travel Allowance for minister, spouse, and up to 4 children.
• 6 weeks annual leave, plus 1 week study leave
• Group Medical, Dental, and Prescription benefits
• Target Benefit Pension (Employer contribution of 12.5% based on 150% of stipend)