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Youth & Worship Pastor Jobs in Coquitlam – British Columbia at Calvary Baptist Church Coquitlam
Title: Youth & Worship Pastor
Company: Calvary Baptist Church Coquitlam
Location: Coquitlam – British Columbia
Category: Non-Profit
YOUTH & WORSHIP PASTOR (FULL-TIME)-THE CALLWe seek a passionate disciple of Christ whose desire is to see youth meet Jesus and grow in their faith and whose talents can lead our congregation in meaningful worship through music. In this newly-created position, fine-tuned to meet your unique abilities and gifts, you will have opportunity for mentorship under a lead pastor highly experienced in this dual role.
Your strengths will complement an existing Christian community of devoted youth and worship leaders.
THE COMMUNITY Our vision is to be a Christ-centered, cross-cultural, and inter-generational community, called to model unity and to live prayerfully, generously and redemptively in a broken world. We exist to glorify God by bringing people into a living knowledge of the indwelling life of Christ based on our Core Values:
Worship, Community, Discipleship, Prayer and Generosity.
We are a vibrant,
dynamic
community of believers (approx. 180) who live and work in the Tri-Cities – a growing suburb of Vancouver. Our building is located in a residential community with a large youth population, directly adjacent to an elementary school and two blocks from a high school and busy community recreation centre.
Calvary has an energetic staff team who are passionate about Christ, ministry and our church who lead our congregation along with a multi-generational Elders Council of men and women who serve with heartfelt integrity.
We are a part of the British Columbia Baptist Conference () and the Baptist General Conference of Canada ().
-THE QUALIFICATIONS Character
Life should demonstrate and aspire to qualities expressed in Galatians 5:22-26; 1 Timothy 3:1-7;
Titus 1:5-9; and 1 Peter 5:1-4
Theology Must agree with the BGC Statements of Faith and Pastoral Ethics ( what-we-believe)
Education
A ministry related Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University or documented related training in youth ministry and music
Holds credentials, or willing to be credentialed, with the Baptist General Conference Accreditation Holds credentials, or willing to be credentialed, with the Baptist General Conference-REQUIRED PASTORAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCEAbility to:
Effectively teach scripture to and create a safe and welcoming ministry for students (ages 11-18)
Motivate and inspire people to worship God through a variety of means, including contemporary music and traditional hymns
Communicate effectively in one-on-one and one-to-many situations and through media
Demonstrate pastoral care and create a welcoming environment
Manage multiple priorities, think strategically and problem-solve
Awareness of and ability to work in Canadian culture and cross-culturally
Team player with strong people skills
Self-starter, with the ability to work independently, to set and meet goals
An overall
positive attitude
with a servant heart
A welcoming spirit and heart for all youth including unchurched in the broader community
PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Previous pastoral/church
leadership
experience, preferably having served as a leader.
Musical instrument and/or vocal skills-THE RESPONSIBILITY YOUTH & WORSHIP PASTOR (FULL-TIME)-THE CALLWe seek a passionate disc…
