Employment

Port Colborne Be In Christ (BIC) Church is seeking a full-time Lead Pastor who can build on what has been established and move the church skillfully into the future.

We are a family-oriented evangelical church located in Niagara along the beautiful Lake Erie shoreline at the southern entrance to the Welland Canal in the town of Port Colborne. We began ministry over 80 years ago as a Sunday School outreach which grew into a thriving congregation. Over the years much has changed but our focus is still on helping people in our area find and follow Jesus. We have a relatively new multi-purpose building. Sunday morning attendance currently averages around 120 people with others joining via livestream. As a church we understand that our congregation is warm and inviting but is also aging. We need a Pastor who can help us reach a new generation. Our community is in transition as well as it has become an attractive place for younger families to be able to live and purchase an affordable home. We want to be a congregation that takes hold of the opportunity to reach out and be an inter-generational family church.

We are searching for a Pastor who loves Jesus, loves people and would like to make their home in growing small Ontario community. Other valued giftings include: preaching / teaching skills; an ability to lead well; organizational skills; and an ability to foster a joyful church culture where people want to be involved and where they can work together toward a common vision. We especially need someone who can relate to all ages but young families in particular.

The candidate should embrace the theological distinctives of our denomination (The Be In Christ Church of Canada – beinchrist.ca) and be able to be credentialed for ministry. A Bible College degree or equivalent training is preferred. This is a full-time position including salary and benefits. You can find out more about the church at portbic.com.

Please submit resumes and enquiries to Charles Mashinter, Executive Director – The Be In Christ Church Of Canada, 2700 Bristol Circle | Oakville | ON | L6H 6E1 (charlie.mashinter@beinchrist.ca). While we appreciate all submissions, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Who We Are:
We are a growing multi-generational community united and led by Jesus, bringing renewal and peace at home and around the world.

Purpose:
The Associate Pastor is responsible for working in collaboration with the Co-Lead pastors to serve and attend to the needs of the congregation as described below.

Reporting Function:
Reports to a Co-Lead Pastor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
• Spiritual Maturity and heart for God demonstrated through character development and godly conduct.
• Completion of a Bible College or Seminary degree.
• Already Credentialled with BIC Canada, or agreeable to become credentialed within the first year of employment.
• 3 – 5 years of pastoral experience
• Alignment with the Purpose, Vision, and Values of the Wainfleet BIC Church
• Evidence gifting in the areas of pastoral care, preaching and leadership.
• A passion to see Christ formed in people.
• A team player attitude.
• Familiarity with, or willing to learn, Planning Center and other software programs, as required.

Key Responsibilities:
• Participate in the preaching ministry of the church under the direction of the Co-Lead pastors (approx. 10-12 times per year).
• Strengthen community by providing leadership to the Life Groups of our church.
• In partnership and coordination with the Co-Lead pastors, provide pastoral care to shut-ins, the elderly, convalescing, and others facing crisis.
• Organize church-wide family events throughout the year such as: March Break Events, Fall Barn Party, New Year’s Eve Community Event, etc.
• Officiate or participate at weddings, funerals, baby dedications and baptisms as requested and as opportunities are available.
• Other areas of ministry as assigned by the Co-Lead pastors.
• Volunteer Coordinator
• Abide by the policies and requirements of the WBIC Church Employee Handbook.

Terms of Employment:
The Associate Pastor will be employed by Wainfleet BIC Church, supervised by the Co-Lead Pastors and will be amenable to the leadership of the Be In Christ Church of Canada. The position requires work on Sundays, some evenings, and regular mid-week office hours which will be determined in discussion with the Co-Lead Pastors. The hours worked each week will fluctuate, but the average will be 40 hours/week.

Remuneration:
● This position is permanent, full-time, based on 40 hours per week.
● Benefits Included
● Salary TBD

How to Apply:

Only applicants who are legally permitted to reside and work in Canada will be considered.

Please email a resume, along with a short personal testimony of faith and three personal references, to Renee Kievit (Co-Lead Pastor) at renee@wainfleetbic.com.

A brief video introduction of yourself and your interest in the position would be appreciated but is not required.

While we appreciate all submissions, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Overview

The Mission Church is looking for an energetic leader with a love for Jesus and a passion for Camp Ministry to be the Camp Leader of HSCP (Houghton Summer Celebration Program) this summer. HSCP is a day camp that has been serving our community for over 40 years.

Job Responsibilities

The Camp Leader is required to:

1. Participate in the hiring process of Camp Counsellors.
2. Participate in pre-planning specific activities (games, crafts, lessons, etc.) for all six weeks of HSCP 2023.
3. Work with the camp director in planning and organizing special trips and special features for HSCP.
4. Provide some training during the counsellor’s training week.
5. Perform the duties of a counsellor (listed below) when necessary.
6. • Supervise children from the time they arrive until they are picked up. This includes supervising children during recess, lunch, and during programming.
   • Attend all training sessions and staff meetings.
   • Cleanup the church building and playground daily.
   • Counsel the children.  This includes motivating, encouraging, listening, and disciplining at times.  It also includes teaching values that build confidence, trust, and honesty, as well as behaviour patterns that allow the children to function as part of a larger group in appropriate ways.
   • Lead others in following the camper code of conduct.
   • Give leadership in a number of areas of responsibility on a rotating basis.  For example: Some areas of responsibility include i) setting up and leading assigned activity stations and managing supplies, ii) cleaning and maintaining a clean camp, iii) overseeing belongings and church equipment at recess and lunch, and iv) help with preparing and distributing nutritious snacks.  Each counsellor will take one area of responsibility for a period and then rotate to a new area for the next period.  It is intended that every counsellor has an opportunity to have all areas of responsibility throughout the summer.
   • Give direction and leadership to volunteers assigned to your station.
   • Participate in the planning and execution of camp wide activities.
   • From time to time counsellors will be required to perform duties outside the previously mentioned job description.  Any duties of this nature would take place to enrich the program and children as well as the counsellors’ experience as unexpected opportunities arise.  Such events might include accompanying the children to a community event during program time or supervising the children while a special guest provides entertainment.  An example of a likely event would be a trip to Deer Creek.

6. Help keep track of attendance and daily donations.
7. Shoulder the responsibility for communication with parents.
8. Supervise the activities of the counselling team throughout each day.
9. Help organize and manage supplies for crafts, games, snack, etc.
10. Keep campers and counsellors on track with the daily routine.
11. Ensure that any unique needs or requests a camper has will be addressed.
12. Report to the Camp Director.

Employment Details

• The duration of employment will be up to 16 weeks
  • Approximate Start Date: May 15, 2023
  • Approximate End Date: September 1, 2023
• This position is for 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:00pm)
• The remuneration for this role is $16.50 per hour.

Requirements

• Vibrant Christian faith. Growing leadership skills. Clean vulnerable sector check.

To apply, please visit www.themissionchurch.ca/summer-applications and follow the instructions for submitting the attached application package.

Applications Due: April 30^th, 2023

Westheights Community Church (Kitchener, ON) is looking for an energetic young adult (ages 18-25) with a love for Jesus and a passion for Children’s Ministry to join us for 12-16 weeks this summer. This role is focused on both the contributions of the Children’s Ministry Intern into the life of our church as well as the growth and development of the individual. The Children’s Ministry Intern will participate in Be In Christ Church of Canada’s Flow Internship (flowinternship.com) as well as mentoring alongside experienced leaders.

This role is for 12-16 weeks, beginning as soon as possible in May 2023.

See the full job posting here.