Overview
Assistant Pastor Jobs in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada at Covenant Seminary
Religious | Presbyterian Church in America
We are looking for an Assistant Pastor at Crestwood Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. We are a thriving and growing congregation of about 240 people. Our Senior Pastor, Jeff Kerr, is a Covenant Seminary grad (MDiv ’10). Our Assistant Pastor would take on leadership of our youth group, which presently comprises about 15 youth of middle school and high school age.
The Assistant Pastor would also gain experience in various other pastoral responsibilities, including regular preaching, leading liturgy in worship, teaching, and administration of the sacraments.
Youth Group
Plan and lead youth group (Gr. 7-12) gatherings three times each month during the school year
Build and train a team of volunteers for youth ministry from the congregation
Plan, oversee, and lead an annual youth retreat
Reach out to youth of the church not actively engaged in youth programs
Plan and oversee youth involvement in local mercy and outreach ministries
Meet with youth for individual discipleship, counselling (as needed), and prayer
Worship
Prepare and preach sermons, on average, three times each month
(once in morning worship and once or twice in evening worship)
Lead the liturgy in Sunday morning worship once a month
Lead the liturgy in Sunday evening worship once a month
Offer congregational prayer in morning worship on occasion
Administer the Lord’s Supper once each month (when ordained)
As needed, assist with baptisms, weddings, funerals (when ordained)
Other Responsibilities
Meet weekly with pastor for planning and prayer
Attend monthly Session meetings
Attend Presbytery meetings
Attend General Assembly at least once every three years
Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Pastor or Session
Take care of own spiritual well-being: preach the Gospel to self; stay in the Word; be regular in confession, repentance, forgiveness, and prayer; take a weekly day of rest and use vacation time; care for own family well.
Requirements
A personal commitment to Jesus Christ, trusting him as he is offered in the Gospel
A life characterised by love, repentance, forgiveness, and patience
A desire to see young people know and trust the Lord Jesus
A desire to disciple young people in their faith
Some experience in youth ministries preferred
Ordained or eligible for ordination in the Presbyterian Church in America
How to Apply
If interested, please contact the Lead Pastor, Jeff Kerr. His contact information is included in this listing.
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Title: Assistant Pastor
Company: Covenant Seminary
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Category: Education / Teaching (Youth Development, Pastor / Ministry / Church), Non-Profit & Social Impact (Youth Development, Pastor / Ministry / Church, Non-Profit / Outreach, Volunteer / Humanitarian)
