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Bilingual and Stewardship Animator; French/English-Nakonha:ka Jobs in Quebec, Canada at United Church
Position: Bilingual Growth and Stewardship Animator (French/English)-Nakonha:ka
Location: Quebec
Position Purpose
Within the framework of Toward 2035 and the General Council strategic plan, under the direction of the Executive Minister for Growth and Stewardship, and working directly with Regional Council staff and volunteers, the Responsable Ministries in French, Growth and Stewardship Animators support the life of the church; strengthening current and emerging communities of disciples in a contextual life of invitation as they seek to continue the story of Jesus in their own time and place.
Primary
Areas of Responsibility
Make the Whole Church emphasis of Toward 2035 legible in the area being served;
Assist in the discernment, development, and articulation of regional and sub-regional strategies under the overall vision and direction of Toward 2035;
Connect regional and local initiatives to national strategic initiatives, ensuring coherence across the denomination.
Maintain knowledge of and ongoing relationships with the communities of faith (congregations and other United Church ministries camps, outreach, etc.) in their region;
Support and accompany communities of faith, including with resources to articulate good news, deepen understanding and relationship with neighbours and neighbourhoods, planning, developing an invitational culture and practices, living intercultural ministry, multigenerational ministry, and outreach (i.e. Neighbourhood Profiles, Invitation Planning, etc.).
Work with relevant regional bodies to spark imagination and discern opportunities for new or emerging communities of faith that both serve geographic areas in new ways and engage demographics and communities currently connected with the United Church of Canada.
Qualifications
- The Growth and Stewardship Animator for Nakonha:ka Regional Council must be bilingual in French and English.
- Post-secondary education in theology, ministry, social services, community development, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and lived experience.
- At least four years of experience in innovative congregational leadership, outreach or overseas ministry or education and community development with demonstrated skills in stewardship development, programming, fundraising, and project management.
- Formation and grounding consistent with the theology, polity and ethos of the United Church of Canada.
- Experience supporting leaders and volunteer bodies through discernment, planning and implementation of ministry initiatives.
- Experience supporting or participating in innovative, experimental, or emerging ministry of expressions is an asset.
- Experience using qualitative and quantitative data to inform planning, evaluate outcomes and support continuous learning is an asset.
- Experience supporting or participating in rural ministry settings, with insight into the challenges, blessings, and opportunities present in rural communities; and
- Demonstrated experience guiding groups in discernment processes, spiritual practice and theological reflections.
- Knowledge of the life and work of The United Church of Canada or another denomination, if the latter, a willingness to develop United Church knowledge and skills;
Membership would be considered a key asset. - Ability to communicate Christian Discipleship as a life of invitation and generosity, relating policies and programs to faith, and reflecting theologically.
- Ability to articulate Evangelism and Stewardship in ways that stretch and challenge, but resonate to United Church of Canada sensibilities.
- An understanding of the religious and spiritual environments in Quebec and amongst Quebecers.
- Strong planning, organizational, project/time management, administrative and analytical skills, with strong follow-through.
- Excellent relational and inter-personal communication skills, (both verbal and written) and presentation skills, together with respect for and experience working in culturally diverse contexts. Must be comfortable interacting with people collectively and individually.
- Solid computer skills in the use of various software applications – Office 365, Dynamics, SharePoint, One Drive, Teams, Zoom, and other social media and online platforms and evidence of adaptive use of new technologies.
- Be aware of Canada Revenue Agency guidelines pertaining to charitable giving and “best practices” in ethical fundraising practice.
- Flexibility to switch easily from one task to another, effectively juggling multiple tasks at the same time as situations and priorities change.
- Sensitivity to and skills in nurturing relationships, including with donors, with a high degree of tact, diplomacy, good judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters.
- A creative, motivated self-starter capable of identifying the need for and taking collaborative or independent action, as appropriate, who works well within a team…
Title: Bilingual and Stewardship Animator; French/English-Nakonha:ka
Company: United Church
Location: Quebec, Canada
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