BC and Yukon District of the PAOC

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, office hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (plus some ministry-related travel, which is compensated with time off in lieu).

Salary commensurate with BCYD Ministry Lead Team compensation grid.

Salary range: $75,000 to $90,000 per year, plus benefits

Reports to the District Superintendent.

Office located at 20411 Douglas Cres, Langley.

SPIRITUAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• I Peter 5:2-7,  I Timothy 3:1-7
• A Credential holder in good standing with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada or someone of whom the District Leadership Team approves.

PERSONAL SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES:

• Shall demonstrate a mature and growing relationship with God.
• Shall demonstrate experience in ministerial leadership (minimum 3 years)
• Shall demonstrate a strong knowledge of God’s Word and its application to personal living
• Shall uphold the standards of holiness as outlined in the PAOC General Constitution and Bylaws, and Ministerial Code of Ethics.
• Shall abide by the BCYD Office Staff Policy Manual

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Shall demonstrate wisdom and sound decision-making abilities. 
• Shall demonstrate maturity in conflict resolution. 
• Shall demonstrate an alignment of core values with the organizational culture, values and goals of the BCYD.

ADMINISTRATIVE COMPETENCY:

• Shall possess a proven track record and proficiency in developing ministry leaders for local church contexts in rural, remote, intercultural, urban and suburban settings.
• Shall demonstrate the ability to develop volunteer and bi-vocational ministry leaders who serve local churches and ministry organizations.
• Shall possess a superior knowledge of local church governance, financial management, budgeting, missions, and ministry operations.
• Shall demonstrate superior verbal and written communication skills.

OVERALL MANDATE:

• To strengthen and extend the ministry of the local churches and credential holders within our ministry network.
• To implement our network’s three missional priorities… 1) Health, of clergy and churches; 2) Development, of leaders and 3) Multiplication, of churches and ministries; with a specific focus on Leadership Development.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

EXPANSION OF BCYD’S LEADERSHIP PIPELINE:

• To develop and implement a vision and mission to identify, develop, disciple and multiply leaders within the BC and Yukon district network. 
• To speak at churches, schools, district-sponsored camps, conferences and retreats when the district schedule permits, to promote the specific call of God on individuals.

RECRUITMENT, TRAINING AND DEPLOYMENT OF LEADERS:

• To identify and activate emerging leaders.
• To identify and equip foreign-born missionary pastors.
• To identify and equip second-career leaders, volunteers in ministry, chaplains, specialists, and apprentices with leadership resources and strategies.
• To assist district leaders with pastoral transition, new church plants, and those seeking support-staff to deploy leaders in local contexts.

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT:

• To establish an annual ministry budget for approval by the District Leadership Team and to develop additional funding sources (e.g. donations, sponsorships, grants, etc.).
• To develop and distribute discipleship and leadership materials.
• To coordinate special events (conferences/seminars) in our district related to leadership development (e.g., ReGroup, Clinics, Learning Labs, Cohorts, etc.).

PARTNER WITH SUMMIT PACIFIC COLLEGE:

• To bridge communication between SPC Students and Local Church Leaders.
• To provide coaching/consultation for leaders of local churches and ministry organizations with the BCYD regarding recruiting and developing students.
• To envision and develop a unified launch of graduates into appropriate channels of ministry within the BCYD.
• Engage SPC in the development of student internships within local churches and ministry organizations.

DISTRICT AND INTERNATIONAL OFFICE COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist in the planning and implementation of our District’s annual Pastor’s Camp, ReGroup Seminars, Annual General Meeting and LeadForward Conference.
• To participate as a member of the District’s Ministry Lead Team (MLT).
• To participate as a member of the appropriate PAOC Mission Canada Guiding Group.

Please forward a copy of your curriculum vitae or ministry resume to:

Attention: Search Committee 

Director of Emerging Leadership Systems

Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada – BC/Yukon District

20411 Douglas Cres.  Langley, BC, V3A-4B6

Email: info@bcyd.ca   Please note:  Electronic applications are preferred.