Regional Minister - Youth and Young Adults

Mennonite Church Eastern Canada; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mennonite Church Eastern Canada is seeking a Regional Minister to strengthen youth and young adult ministry across the denomination. You will support congregational leaders, cultivate relationships and help young people find belonging, purpose and leadership opportunities within the church.

The successful candidate will have significant youth ministry experience, a vision for inclusive Anabaptist congregations, and ordination in good standing or willingness to pursue it.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in youth and/or young adult ministry in multiple contexts.
• Track record of successful work in an intercultural or immigrant context.
• Ordination in good standing in the Mennonite Church (or a sibling denomination) or willingness to pursue ordination.
• Demonstrated excellence in English communication, fluency in French is an asset
• Commitment to professional development, training and ongoing learning

Responsibilities

• Strengthen youth and young adult ministry across MCEC by supporting congregational leaders.
• Cultivate relationships and help young people find belonging, purpose and leadership opportunities within the church.
• Catalyze congregational ministry by equipping and inspiring leaders of youth and young adult programs.
• Advise on strategy to include youth and young adults in the life and ministry of the church.

Skills

Youth ministry

Young adult ministry

Intercultural context

English communication

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's degree (theology/practical theology)

Master of Divinity (preferred)

Job description

Company Description

Mennonite Church Eastern Canada is a diverse community transformed by the love of God, inspired by the hope we find in Jesus and called to action by the power of the Holy Spirit. We believe that God is calling MCEC to be an Anabaptist-Mennonite church, a covenanted partner in Mennonite Church Canada and Mennonite World Conference. This is a continuation of a historic tradition that emphasizes that Jesus is the centre of our faith, community is the centre of our life and reconciliation is the centre of our work. As a community of congregations, we seek to join God’s mission in the world, encouraging all to respond to God’s gift of love revealed in Jesus, as described in scripture. Within MCEC you will connect with a dynamic group of colleagues and church leaders across Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick. MCEC’s community of 106 congregations worships in over 20 languages and embraces diverse worship practices and theological perspectives within the Anabaptist-Mennonite tradition. Members of the MCEC staff team come from different walks of life and bring diverse perspectives, yet they are united in their passion to see churches thrive as they follow Jesus.

Role Description

This Regional Minister role is an opportunity to strengthen youth and young adult ministry across MCEC by supporting congregational leaders, cultivating relationships and helping young people find belonging, purpose and leadership opportunities within the church. MCEC is seeking a Regional Minister who will catalyze congregational ministry by equipping and inspiring leaders of congregational youth and young adult programs. The successful candidate will have significant youth ministry experience and a vision for thriving Anabaptist congregations committed to including youth and young adults in the life and ministry of the church.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in youth and/or young adult ministry in multiple contexts
• Track record of successful work in an intercultural or immigrant context
• A relevant bachelors degree, including completion of courses in practical theology, Anabaptist studies and biblical studies; a Master of Divinity degree is preferred
• Ordination in good standing in the Mennonite Church (or a sibling denomination) or willingness to pursue ordination
• Demonstrated excellence in English communication, fluency in French is an asset
• Commitment to professional development, training and ongoing learning