Associatete Pastor of Care

Associate Pastor of Care ? 50% (0.55 FTE available to provide benefits)

PURPOSE:
1. To provide leadership and supervision in the area of pastoral care through a team of trained volunteers
2. To assist in general associate pastor duties as part of a ministry staff team (connecting, visitation, hospitality)
3. As a licensed minister of the Mennonite Brethren to assist with preaching, teaching administration of sacraments, baptisms, weddings, funerals, counseling, crisis care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

I. Primary focus ? 40%
Key: Staff person will accomplish their ministry through the recruitment, development, & support of volunteers.

A. Pastoral Care (30%)
Discover and track those needing care
Develop & coordinate a volunteer care team
Organize & participate in visitation schedule ? shut ins, sick, elderly, crisis
Pastoral liaison with our seniors? group

B. Crisis Care (10%)
Develop & coordinate an ECG (extra care giving) team for those in crisis or needing long-term care
Develop support groups so that those in crisis are cared for and ?grow through it? (ie. GriefShare)
Oversee counseling referrals & benevolent fund requests

II. Secondary Focus ? 10%
A. Assist with preaching (roughly 1/8 Sundays) and platform ministry
B. Assist with weddings and funerals as needed
C. Participate in various roles as part of a ministry staff team (ie. retreat, special events, conferences)

III. Inter Office
It is expected the following will be ongoing priorities:
A. Staff meetings once each week.
B. One-to-one coaching meetings as scheduled.
C. Presence at special events / functions.

VI. Organizational relationships
The Associate Pastor of Care is employed by the body of West Portal Church. They are accountable to the Team Lead for day-to-day routines, ministry discernment and carrying out of the vision as set out by West Portal Church. It is expected that they will display a passion and aptitude for their ministry while maintaining a heart for the needs of the broader church family.

Note: The needs in a growing church often demand changes in job descriptions. Any major changes will be directed by the Leadership Team in consultation with the staff affected.

Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada Employer: West Portal Church Website: Job Type: Part Time Pay Type: Salary Pay Scale: Start Date: Duration: Application Deadline: Posted/Updated On: 10/17/2023 2:25:00 PM Categories: Pastor - Associate - Adult

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