Regional Stream Leader

P2C Board; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical and dental)

Group RRSP contribution options

Employee assistance program

Paid vacation

Extra vacation week at Christmas

Weekly chapel services

Worldwide Day of Prayer participation

Discounts at Resource Centre

Job summary

Power to Change Ministries seeks a Regional Stream Leader to cultivate relationships with churches across the Toronto GTA, Edmonton and BC Lower Mainland regions. You will lead ministry initiatives, equip church teams, and align activities with the organization’s mission while guiding volunteers and staff.

You will engage in MPD-funded ministry, support spiritual growth, and collaborate with the National Stream Lead to expand impact in vulnerable communities.

Qualifications

• Experience serving in church leadership, parachurch ministry, or community outreach.
• Demonstrated experience building partnerships with churches or ministry leaders.
• Experience discipling, mentoring, or equipping volunteers and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with local churches.
• Strengthen church engagement by cultivating relationships with churches across the region.
• Equip churches for community impact by encouraging, resourcing & equipping churches with practical tools and training.
• Provide spiritual leadership by modelling Christ-centered leadership and encouraging prayer.
• Foster effective communication with churches & ministry partners on opportunities, events, resources & updates.
• Support and develop ministry leaders by building relationships and providing guidance.
• Expand regional ministry impact by developing strategic partnerships to increase church engagement.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership/mentoring

Self-motivation

Independent work

Church ministry experience

Education

Experience in church leadership or parachurch ministry

Job description

Location: Toronto GTA, Edmonton (Northern Alberta) & BC Lower Mainland

Reports to:National Stream Leader

Position type: Ministry Partnership Development

Ministry Overview

Connecting Streams equips and mobilizes the Church to help society’s vulnerable populations know Jesus and experience His power to change the world. Through partnerships and teams, we build trusting relationships that foster faith and hope.

Position Overview

The Regional Stream Leader provides spiritual leadership and builds relationships with churches in their region to help engage vulnerable people and connect them with Connecting Streams ministries. The role supports the development, launch, and long-term sustainability of ministry initiatives by equipping and encouraging churches and ministry teams.

About the Role

In this role, you will be responsible to achieve the following objectives:

Build and maintain relationships with local churches

Strengthen church engagement by cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with churches across the region, increasing awareness of, and participation in, Connecting Streams ministries.

Equip churches for community impact by encouraging, resourcing & equipping churches with practical tools, training and support that enables vulnerable individuals and communities.

Provide spiritual leadership by modelling Christ-centered leadership, fostering spiritual growth, encouraging prayer and ensuring all ministry activities align with the organization’s mission, values & biblical principles.

Foster effective communication to ensure churches & ministry partners receive timely, relevant, and engaging communication regarding ministry opportunities, events, resources & updates

Support and develop ministry leaders by building strong relationships with church and ministry leaders through encouragement, guidance, and ongoing support that strengthens leadership capacity and ministry effectiveness

Expand regional ministry impact by Identifying opportunities to grow the reach and effectiveness of Connecting Streams through development of strategic partnerships, increasing church engagement, and supporting initiatives that advance ministry impact throughout the region.

Time Commitment: approximately 20 hours a week with flexibility based on the size and needs of the assigned region

Other Responsibilities

Active participation in Chapel services and other ministry specific prayer / bible study times.

Attendance and participation in the semi-annual Worldwide Day of Prayer.

Attendance and participation in All Staff Forums.

Special projects as assigned by your National Stream Lead.

About You

You have a deep, growing, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.

You have a genuine desire to see people’s lives transformed by Jesus.

You have a growing relationship with Jesus and spiritual maturity

You have strong relationship-building and communication skills

You have the ability to think strategically and mobilize others

You have experience leading, discipling, or mentoring others

You are organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently

Education and Experience

Experience serving in church leadership, parachurch ministry, or community outreach.

Demonstrated experience building partnerships with churches or ministry leaders.

Experience discipling, mentoring, or equipping volunteers and leaders.

Familiarity with ministry to vulnerable populations (e.g., prison, addictions, inner city, intercultural contexts) is an asset.

Experience in networking, regional ministry development, or team leadership is preferred.

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP or similar program considered an asset

Experience with Dayforce HCM or similar program considered an asset

What We Offer Our Staff

Employer-paid extended health and dental benefits (if 25+ hours a week)

Health Care Spending Account

Group RRSP contribution options with up to 4% matching after 1 year of employment

Access to our Employment Assistant Program (EAP) (if 25+ hours a week)

Paid vacation

Extra vacation week from Christmas to New Year

Weekly Chapel services

Semi-annual Worldwide Day of Prayer participation

Discounts at our Resource Centre

Funding

This position requires Ministry Partner Development (MPD), often called ‘support raising,’ which is an integral part of being in ministry. Power to Change believes the biblical process of MPD will provide the necessary financial support for the candidate's salary and expenses, and the prayer support needed to sustain their commitment. Power to Change is committed to providing training and ongoing coaching through the MPD journey. MPD is a critical part of your ministry; it requires a clear vision and perseverance.

5-10% of a staff member's work hours are to be designated to MPD (ex. two (2) to four (4) hours/week for those working 40 hours/week). This involves regular communication and cultivation with current ministry partners, taking opportunities to challenge partners to increase their support or give additional special gifts, as well as making connections with potential new ministry partners.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Power to Change; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. Candidates who are selected will be required to complete a vulnerable sector check.

The mission of Power to Change is to further the movements of Christian evangelism and discipleship. All Power to Change staff members and volunteers work collectively to further this overall religious mission. The successful candidate for this position must have a pre-existing belief and demonstration of lifestyle as outlined in the Power to Change Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith. The successful candidate must agree to, sign and, in all good conscience abide by the biblical principles outlined by these documents. It is a pre-requisite of employment at Power to Change that any and all staff members and volunteers sign and abide by these documents throughout their course of involvement at Power to Change. For a copy of the Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith, please contact Human Resources.

While Power to Change Ministries seeks to honour the expressed designation of each gift, it’s important to note that all gifts reflected here are gifts to the ministry of Power to Change Ministries. As such, even though a donor may have expressed their preferences, Power to Change Ministries retains the discretion to use all gifts as it believes they will best advance its charitable purposes. If a donor’s preferences change, it is the responsibility of that donor to inform Power to Change Ministries of such a change.