Hope Kingsburg, a Mennonite Brethren Church located in Kingsburg, California is looking for a part-time Youth Pastor. The Youth Pastor will work with a team of established volunteers to lead the Jr. High and High School students at Hope, along with Lead Pastor Jordan Ringhofer and Dennis Fast, Care Pastor. Salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications and quantity of work hours available.

Bethel Mennonite Church located in the heart of Langley Township, British Columbia, is seeking a lead pastor.  We have been on a journey the last year and half and are charting a renewed course with a desire to follow the leading of the Spirit as a healthy inter-generational community who think and act like a church plant in our neighbourhood.  This is truly a holy call for an 80-year-old congregation!

We are seeking a servant leader who is equipped and called by God to join us in the following ways, to:

• Help us to hear what the Holy Spirit is saying as we begin afresh to think and act like a church plant.
• Walk with our younger generation into the future while building on our strength as an inter-generational church.
• Nourish us in the Scriptures as we continue to mature into a disciple-making, authentically loving, and worshipping people.
• Empower and release our creativity and gifts in order to help us grow as a healthy body, equipping us for mission with and for the community.

Are you interested or know someone who should consider this opportunity?  Please submit indications of interest and resumes to office@bethelmennonitechurch.org.

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Global Disciples Canada office and providing administrative support to the National Director.

PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• A devoted disciple of Jesus Christ
• Strong identification with the vision and mission of Global Disciples.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Self-starter with strong administrative and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong relational, verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management and prioritization skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in the non-profit sector
• Donor management software experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. General Office Administration:
   • Manage the general administrative activities of the office:
   • Maintain and develop administrative/office systems
   • Keep and maintain various administrative records and documents – paper and electronic
   • Assist with planning, running and follow-up of fundraising and donor development events
2. Communication:
   • Assist National Director with mailings (e.g. annual report, year-end appeal)
   • Assist National Director with planning and implementation of social media postings
   • Send out weekly/monthly prayer request communication to supporting churches
   • Assist with monthly stories newsletter on Mailchimp
3. Donation processing and Donor Management:
   • Set-up Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) donations and process monthly transactions
   • Process donations thru Stripe and PayPal, transfer donations to bank at month end
   • Pick up mail and deposit any cheques
   • Enter donor information into Kindful donor database
   • Ensure all donations are recorded in Kindful, and aligned with QuickBooks
   • Assist in donor acknowledgements
   • Assist with donor questions and setting up online donations
   • Inform National Director and Executive Administrator of new donors
4. Assist the Canadian Board of Directors.
   • Serve as secretary to the board – take minutes and distribute to National Director and Board Chair
   • Arrange board meetings held in BC
5. Other Duties as required to support the effective administration of Global Disciples Canada.

ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTING:

• Responsible to National Director of Global Disciples Canada.
• In the National Director’s absence, responsible to the Chair of the Board of Directors.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• FTE: 5 (potentially becoming 1.0)
• Salary: As agreed upon with the Global Disciples Canada board of directors.

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for maintaining the financial records of Global Disciples Canada at the GDC office, and providing fiscal support to the National Director.

PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• A devoted disciple of Jesus Christ
• Strong identification with the vision and mission of Global Disciples.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Self-starter with strong bookkeeping and organizational skills
• Bookkeeping skill using QuickBooks is an asset
• Donor management software experience
• Strong relational, verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management and prioritization skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in the non-profit sector

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Finance:
   • Maintain overall responsibility for all GDC financial operations.
     • Organized an appropriate filing and financial record-keeping system according to GDC policies and procedures
     • Ensure all financial systems are installed and being used efficiently
   • Ensure all donations are recorded in Kindful, and aligned with QuickBooks
   • Import accounts receivable data into QB from all donation sources (e.g. Kindful, PayPal, Stripe, Debit)
   • Enter all payables into QuickBooks. Pay bills in a timely manner.
   • Reconcile bank statements to internal accounting records.
   • Prepare monthly financial statements
   • Prepare financial statements for the Board of Directors Meetings
   • Issue yearly donation tax receipts
   • Prepare documentation for annual audit and assist Auditor as needed
   • Assist Executive Administrator with annual filings to CRA
   • File rebate application for GST bi-annually
   • Assist Treasurer with other tasks
   • Other duties as required to support effective fiscal management for GDC
2. General Office Duties:
   • Assist with planning and running fund raising and other donor development events
   • Assist Executive Administrator in documenting all money’s received at fundraising events
   • Assist Executive Administrator with annual returns to Corporations Canada and BC Societies Registry
   • Provide basic office administrative support when necessary

ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTING:

• Responsible to National Director of Global Disciples Canada.
• In the National Director’s absence, responsible to the Chair of the Board of Directors.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 4 to 5 hours per week, with flexibility at month end, year end, special events etc.
• Wages: As agreed upon with the Global Disciples Canada board of directors.

Synopsis
There are two assignments which share the positions of receptionist and mail clerk.
This position is part-time (1 pm to 5 pm) and is responsible for the collection and processing of all outgoing mail as well as switchboard/receptionist relief during the distribution of incoming mail, during breaks, and at end of day. This position provides support for both the MCC Canada and MCC Manitoba office at Plaza Drive and is a first point of contact with the general public including donors, vendors and other constituents.

Qualifications
• Completion of high school
• Previous experience with mailroom equipment, switchboard and other office duties preferred
• Demonstrated attention to detail and well organized
• Friendly and courteous
• Pleasant telephone disposition
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to learn on the job
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a larger team
• Successful Police Record Check clearance.
• Ability to work with interruptions
• Handling sensitive, confidential information.

The Pastor of Youth and Young Adults is responsible for the direction and oversight of the Youth and Young Adults Ministry within the Winnipeg Evangelical Free Church (WEFC). This includes the development and implementation of programming for the spiritual formation and maturation of youth and young adults, as well as equipping parents to fulfill their calling as spiritual leaders of, and Christian examples to, their youth and young adults.

BETHANY MENNONITE CHURCH

PO BOX 40, CODETTE, SK S0E 0P0

Expressions of interest are invited for the position of full-time pastor of the Bethany Mennonite Church,

Lost River, Saskatchewan.

The pastor shall;

-teach and preach the Word of God

-be involved in visitation

-give spiritual leadership to the membership

-demonstrate by his life a commitment to Christ

-have a passion and vision to reach the community

Pastor expectations:

-have a degree from a Bible college or previous related ministry

-previous experience preferred

-make use of technology

-be available for this position by September 15, 2019

The church

-non-denominational independent church with a Mennonite background

-celebrated its 100^th anniversary in 2014

-has a modern manse with detached garage available

-average attendance of 35-40

-the church building was built in 1989 after the former structure was destroyed by fire

Area:

-in a rural setting 30 km southwest of the Town of Nipawin, Saskatchewan (population 4500)

-located in an agricultural area

-plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities nearby-hunting, fishing, camping, snowmobiling

-near Wapiti Valley downhill Ski Park and Codette Lake

For more information visit the church website at http://lrbethanychurch.wix.com/b-m-c or contact

Dennis, phone (306) 862-1991, email dewiebe@sasktel.net or Brian, phone (306) 862-1407, email lrbmc1913@gmail.com.

Title: Youth Coordinator (or Youth Ministry Coordinator)

Time: Average 15-20 hours per week (paid over 52 weeks)

Job Description:

• Middle Years Support (Grades 6-8)
  • Assist in event planning and preparation
  • Mentoring female students
• High School Support (Grades 9-12)
  • Assist in event planning and preparation
  • Mentoring female students
• Reports to Pastor of Middle Years ministry and Director of High School ministry respectively

Skills & Gifting

• Love for teens and a desire to see them influenced for Christ
• Relational and mentoring skills
• Ability to assist in leading a team of volunteers
• Organizational skills

Female preferred

The Associate Pastor, reporting to and in conjunction with the Lead Pastor, will shape the ministries of Mountain Park Community Church to equip disciples to be effective and fruitful in their everyday lives. The two primary settings include direct oversight of Youth Ministries and equipping in Team Development. A specific breakdown of responsibilities includes:

Youth and Children Ministries: 50%
● Provide leadership, strategy and oversight to shape Youth Ministries to equip young disciples to be effective and fruitful in their everyday lives
● Lead midweek and weekend ministries for Middle School and High School
o Recruit, equip and shepherd a team of volunteer youth leaders
o Engage, equip and encourage parents
o Identify, mentor and empower student leaders
o Provide teaching, discipleship and pastoral care for students
● Serve as the primary connection between Children’s Ministry Team and staff
o Encourage and support Children’s Ministry Leaders

Team Development: 30%
● Shape Mountain Park’s Life Group ministry in a manner consistent with our vision and values
o Recruit, equip, support and encourage Life Group leaders
o Raise the profile of evangelism in the Life Group ministry
● Provide encouragement, direction and support for the following ministry teams:
o Children, Youth, Women, Men, Hospitality, Missions
● Share in the shepherding responsibilities of the congregation

Evangelism / Local Outreach: 15%
● Inspire and encourage the church community to engage in evangelism
o Personally model a passion and lifestyle of evangelism
o Encourage and equip our church community to be involved in evangelism in their
everyday lives
o Encourage church community engagement through our Abby Impact initiative which provides funding for local ministry in our city

Staff Team Roles: 5%
● Participate with the staff team in planning and leading weekly services
● Preach up to 15% of the time depending on gifting and availability

Qualifications and Skills

We expect the successful candidate will embody the following characteristics:
● Naturally connects with people, creating a culture of inclusion and connection
● A love for youth and parents
● Takes initiative, self-directed and a creative problem solver
● Passion for evangelism that is personally modeled. If not gifted for evangelism, then at least practiced and effective in evangelism
● Demonstrates the ability to recruit, equip and encourage teams for specific outcomes
● Agility – ability to lead in more than one ministry area
● Education
o Ideally Bachelors in Biblical Studies or more
o Willing to be credentialed with the BCMB Conference
● Experience – Ideally 3 years plus in church or parachurch ministry context

The candidate must align with Mountain Park’s mission, vision and values as well as the theological tenets of the BCMB Conference.