Job Opportunity - Intern Pastor
We are looking for an Intern Pastor with the potential to transition into the position of Associate Pastor
Kootenay Christian Fellowship is an established, charismatic church in the Kootenays with two locations – Nelson and Castlegar. We are associated with the Fellowship of Christian Assemblies. We seek to be relevant to the unbelieving community in all that we do. We enjoy a vibrant style of contemporary worship freely demonstrating our passion for Christ.
Vision statement: KCF exists to bring people to a Biblical Relationship with God and each other and to take responsibility for the well-being of our community both locally and beyond in an environment of love and integrity.
Ministries: Kootenay Christian Fellowship(KCF) – parent church, located in Nelson with several small groups and a Sunday morning service. 75-100
Castlegar Christian Fellowship (CCF) – a daughter church in Castlegar, 30 miles west of Nelson. Worship service on Saturday night and a men’s break-fast. 25-50
Our Daily Bread (ODB) –a no barriers 5 day/week hot meal program, in Nelson, for those in the community who are homeless or at risk for a variety of reasons. Feeding 100-130 people daily.
S.H.A.R.E. Nelson – a second hand furniture and household goods store that provides entry level job opportunities for difficult to employ persons, an alternative to landfill for the community and funding for Our Daily Bread.
Missions Program – currently mission outreach is planned for Haiti and Mexico. We have included India and Guatemala in the past. We seek to con-tribute to social and spiritual needs through local churches and ministries.
Start Date – May 2010
Reports to: Jim Reimer, the senior pastor
Works in cooperation with:
Office Administrator – Michelle Fillion
Manager of Share – Ian Wood
Worship leader – Lisa Nelson
Sound engineer – Dan Poirier
Church Advisory Council
ODB Cook - Maryann Puliz
Overall responsibility:
1. Provide pastoral care, develop and promote small groups at KCF, CCF and ODB
2. Pulpit ministry during Jim’s absences
3. Creative evangelism
Qualifications, skills
1 Has an understanding of church function within a post modern context
2 Computer competencies with current computer operating systems and basic software including Microsoft office
3 Experience with leading groups of people
4 Outgoing and interactive with people including volunteers, difficult people and hurting people
5 Writing skills, press releases, newspaper articles
6 Committed to the community
7 Loyal to the vision of KCF and to the church leadership
8 A self starter, energetic and young at heart
9 Faithful in personal spiritual disciplines
10 Consistent in tithing
11 Gifted as a pastor/shepherd
12 Able to be relational with people commonly marginalized by society
13 Must have a valid driver’s license. Vehicle ownership preferred.
14 Willing and able to step out of the job description when necessary
15 Interest in sports and the outdoors are an asset
16 Creative, possibly a little crazy
If you are interested in applying for the intern pastor position, please fill out the application and/send your resume to Betty Hohn. Email: whohn@telus.net Fax: 250 352-3093
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