- A demonstrated mature faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to serve through the church
- Commitment to the mission, faith, and core values of CBOQ
- Accredited with CBOQ
- Experience as a pastoral leader within a local church
- Ability to collaborate with church boards and leadership
- Experience in leading and forming an organization internally
- Current or aspiring membership in a local CBOQ congregation
- Willingness to travel within the CBOQ constituency and more widely as required to represent CBOQ
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities effectively
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire others
- Master's level degree preferred, with a focus on ministry/theology
- Leadership: Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse individuals, providing support, coaching, encouragement and guidance.
- Results Orientation: Demonstrates commitment to completing all tasks in a timely manner and taking ownership of responsibilities.
- Innovative: Capable of thinking creatively to develop new solutions that address present and future needs.
- Networking and Relationship Building: Highly relational, adept at developing positive, professional relationships with key
Regional CLL Associate - Toronto, Canada - Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec
Description
Description
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The Regional Church Life and Leadership Associate position is tailored for individuals with a deep passion for regional ministry. We welcome applications for both full and part-time roles. Please specify your preference and the regions you are willing to serve in your application.
Position Overview
The Regional Associate (RA) will play a pivotal role in fostering connection among churches within their respective regions, their associations, and CBOQ. They will offer support to churches and their boards/leadership to enhance their health and mission, while also ensuring pastoral and ministry leader support. Reporting directly to the Director of Church Life and Leadership (DCLL), the RA will be an integral member of the Church Life and Leadership (CLL) Team. The RA will oversee at least one distinct CBOQ-wide portfolio, determined in consultation with the DCLL and CLL Team, based on the applicants' skills and giftings.
Overview of Church and Community
About Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec
Based in Etobicoke, Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec (CBOQ) equips churches and their leaders as they engage in their mission from God in their community. Comprised of over 300 churches, CBOQ is training, equipping and caring for pastors. We recognize that mission is not just evangelism, but also includes promoting justice, social welfare, healing, education and peace in the world. It is a holistic approach that expresses care for both the needs of the human soul and the social needs that affect all of life. We are helping to plant fresh expressions of faith, strengthening existing churches and connecting them with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive. We are serving the next generation by creating resources and experiences for young people and their leaders to expand their love of God and love of each other. We're telling our churches' stories to encourage and inspire them, building up our whole family through the good news of what Christ is accomplishing through us. We love and care for our churches and leaders. We love and care for our employees. We are warm and welcoming; we take the time to listen and genuinely understand; we have empathy during tough times, and we make a positive difference in one another's lives daily. We develop a servant spirit as a significant part of who we are in Christ.
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Role and Responsibilities
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