Associate Pastor of Emerging Generations – Zion Baptist Community Church

Associate Pastor of Emerging Generations – Zion Baptist Community Church

The associate pastor of Emerging Generations will partner with the staff team and Ministry Council of ZBCC in giving general guidance and direction to the congregation, with a special focus on engaging and supporting emerging generations, their families, and the volunteers within these ministry areas. The primary task of this position is to invite kids, students, and young adults into a transformative relationship with Jesus Christ, characterized by deep discipleship and life on mission with him. The pastor will pursue meaningful relationships with students that help point them to Christ through his Word and seek to develop teams of volunteer ministry leaders who do the same.

Recognizing the breadth of gifts and experience required for ministry with emerging generations, ZBCC is open to considering a range of staffing configurations. While priority will be given to applicants who are able to fulfill this role as a full-time position, we also welcome applications from individuals who sense a calling to serve in part of this role, particularly in areas aligned with their strengths and experience.

Requirements and Qualifications

Qualifications

• A vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ and demonstrating the qualities of an overseer (1 Timothy 3:1–7).
• Able and willing to affirm ZBCC’s Statement of Beliefs and Membership Covenant.
• A record of faithful service as a local church member.
• Demonstrated strengths in one or more areas of ministry with children, youth, young adults, or volunteer leadership.
• Familiarity with Plan to Protect® policies and practices is an asset.
• An undergraduate degree from an accredited evangelical post-secondary institution or an equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education.

Special Notes

Interested applicants are invited to email a résumé (with references) and a cover letter to apply@zbcc.ca.

The cover letter should describe the applicant’s perceived strengths, sense of calling, and the aspects of this role they would be most eager and best equipped to fulfill. Applicants may indicate whether they are seeking a full-time position or would be interested in serving in a part-time or shared-role capacity.