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Apply for This Job Lead Pastor Crestwood Church Medicine Hat, AB Posted: June 15, 2020     Job Information: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Working together and reporting to the Guiding Team, the Lead Pastor: Primarily * Oversees and leads the preaching and teaching ministries of the church (Preacher/Teacher) - Ensures solid biblical teaching. - Effectively communicates the Christian faith and lifestyle to people of diverse backgrounds and maturity - Ably addresses issues in society, the community, and the church with practical, relevant biblical input * Stays in touch with spiritual and personal needs of the flock (Shepherd/Counsellor) - Makes an effort to know people and care for them lovingly and appropriately - Is available for meetings and counselling sessions as needed with individuals, couples, families (using office hours when possible and after hours when reasonable) - Our pastor needs to be a shepherd as well as a leader to offer soul-care to the people, not just direction for the organization. * Trains and develops leaders for effective ministry (Equipper) - Disciples and mentors key leaders - Identifies new leaders and develops them through intentional training - Provides pathways for emerging leaders to engage in leadership and ministry in the church - Encourages and empowers others to grow in their gifts and callings Secondarily * Collaborates with the Leadership Team in implementing the vision, mission, core values, and strategic plan for the church (Planner/implementer) - Contributes to review and development of vision - Coordinates strategic planning to implement vision - Establishes and communicates ministry priorities * Oversees and leads the staff, volunteers, and ministry leader teams (Team Leader/Team Player) - Leads staff meetings and maintains healthy staff working environment - Appoints, mentors, supervises, and reviews staff - Delegates authority and ministry responsibilities to staff * Oversees the pastoral ministries of the church (Pastoral Care Coordinator) - Shapes the pastoral ministry of the church regarding weddings, funerals, special seasons, outreach events, etc. - Supports pastoral ministries to key church groups including children, youth, and interest groups - Leads in responding to specific pastoral situations including conflict resolution, disciplinary - - processes, and critical pastoral incidents * Provides a supportive environment for significant relationships and partnerships with the local community, city, and denominational/missional networks (Networker) - Ensures a church presence, support, and/or a voice in times of need or challenge within the community - Arranges for church representation at important public community events and functions - Develops positive public relationships with possible rental groups, community groups, leaders, and organizations - Participates in networks with other leaders for mutual equipping and support as available - Personally contributes, and enables the church to contribute, to broader kingdom and mission-oriented activities, outreaches, and causes     Position Information: Position Title: Lead Pastor Time: Full Time Category: Senior Pastor Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 Denomination: Mennonite Worship Style: Blended Church Size: less than 100   Contact Information: Organization Name: Crestwood Church Address1: 2348 Dunmore Rd SE Address2: City: Medicine Hat State or Province: AB ZIP Code: T1A 2A2 Country: Canada Map this Organization: Map Contact Email: Contact this Organization   Pastorless Churches				Post a Job