Executive Director, Emmaus Formation Centre

Regent College; Mississauga; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a strategic Executive Director to lead its mission in spiritual formation and direction. This full-time virtual role is perfect for a people-oriented leader with a transformative faith and a passion for fostering a flourishing work environment. The Executive Director will oversee staff, develop training programs, and implement policies while exemplifying Christian leadership. With a commitment to organizational culture based on Biblical values, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence the church and expand its impact. Join this dynamic team and help shape the future of spiritual formation!

Qualifications

• Passion for spiritual growth and inner transformation.
• Strong administrative and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and shape staff including education director and administrator.
• Lead fundraising efforts and manage public communications.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Financial Management

Problem-Solving

Administrative Skills

Team Development

Education

Graduate Degree in Christian Studies

D.Min. (preferred or in process)

Job description

Executive Director Job Post - May 7, 2025

Are you a strategic, people-oriented leader with a transformative Christian faith? Do you have the gifts to lead an organization that aims to impact the church through spiritual formation and spiritual direction ministries? Do you value a flourishing work environment that fosters servant leadership? If so, we would love to hear from you.

About Emmaus Formation Centre

Emmaus Formation Centre (EFC), founded to help Christians and the Evangelical church experience God's transformative power through spiritual formation and direction, is a virtual organization incorporated in Canada. All programs are offered online. Having celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2024, EFC is poised for growth. Its founder and current ED is preparing for retirement, seeking a successor to strategically shape and impact the church.

About the Executive Director

1. The ED reports to the Board of Directors, which provides governance and strategic support.
2. The ED, as part of the executive leadership, will lead the vision and strategy of EFC, exploring ways to expand and deepen impact.
3. The ED will exemplify Christian leadership and uphold a reputation in the Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and shape staff, including the education director, administrator, and bookkeeper.
• Manage onboarding, development, and offboarding of staff and volunteers.
• Ensure staff engagement in spiritual formation.
• Oversee training programs such as Spiritual Formation Certificate, Spiritual Direction Certificate, and others.
• Lead fundraising efforts and stewardship.
• Manage public communications and events.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures.

Job Structure

This is a full-time, virtual position with a salary scale based on education, training, and experience in Christian Theology, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Direction, and Leadership.

Qualifications

• A passion for spiritual growth and inner transformation for self and others, with a desire to influence the church.
• Commitment to serve the local church in spiritual formation and direction.
• Dedication to fostering a team that works within their God-given gifts.
• Commitment to organizational culture based on Biblical values such as justice, servant leadership, humility, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong administrative and problem-solving skills.
• Relational, people-centered leadership approach.
• Ability to develop successful fundraising strategies.
• Competency in financial management, including budgets and financial statements.
• Minimum graduate degree in Christian studies; D.Min. preferred or in process.

Application Process

Submit your resume and cover letter to Ann McCallum at [e-mail]. Your resume should detail your employment, ministry and leadership experience, and relevant certifications. Your cover letter should describe a team you developed and led, and your experience with spiritual direction, within 150-200 words. For questions, contact Ann at the same email.