Application Deadline:
March 30, 2025
Contact email:
“The Canadian Midwest District Ministry Centre exists to encourage, exhort, and equip licensed workers and church boards under its care to be maximally effective in multiplying communities of disciples everywhere.”
Reports to: The District Superintendent of the Canadian Midwest District of the Alliance Canada
Working Relationships:
Asst. District Superintendent—Church Development
Asst. District Superintendent—Personnel & Resources
Accountant/Office Manager
Executive Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Regional New Ventures Implementer(s)
Location: Regina, SK (though significant and regular travel throughout the District will be required)
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Clerical Responsibilities
Preaching (to District Priorities)
Administration of the Ordinances
Officiating at weddings, funerals, etc.
Coaching Licensed Workers and Other Church Leaders (Present and Potential)
Assist them in identifying, verifying, and nurturing passions and giftings which could lead to Ventures at home, in the District, and abroad
Assist them in clarifying and communicating a multiplication vision for their local church at home, in the District, and abroad
Assist them in strengthening their ability to educate, inspire, influence, and deploy God’s people toward Venture at home, in the District, and abroad (e.g. providing a clear and compelling Alliance missiology, communicating how the Alliance seeks to fulfill this mission, sharing practices and resources to aid in the aforementioned)
Working with The Alliance Canada to profile pathways for participation in domestic and international mission
Profile pathways in all regions where multiplication partnerships are available through:
Promoting and developing Seamless Link agreements
Developing New Venture partnerships, and/or other District multiplication agreements.
Facilitate short and medium pathways in partnership with Envision Canada.
Promote and prioritize the GAF and (New) Ventures Fund
Encouraging Churches into New Ventures involvement in the CMD
Identify, promote, assist, and implement New Venture initiatives throughout the CMD
Identify and encourage churches that are yet to engage in a New Venture initiative
Broker and develop partnerships that support New Ventures within (and beyond) the CMD
Facilitating Strategic Planning with New Ventures
Assist in identifying and interpreting local strengths/deficits (i.e. “church health”)
Assist in identifying a vision for the New Venture
Assist in identifying and implementing pathways to achieve their preferred future
Assist in developing meaningful and measurable pastoral job descriptions for licensed workers in those ministries
Assist in defining appropriate parameters for Advisory Committee/Board involvement
Provide encouragement and guidance to move churches to organizational maturity
Point Person for:
Mission Mobilizer Network
National Implementer Network
Youth Ministries
Secondary Responsibilities
Be highly accessible to and engaged with District Licensed Workers and Churches
Provide regular updates to the CMD’s constituency relative to its mission and vision, especially as it relates to New Ventures and Mission
Develop an annual Personal/Professional Development Plan
District Involvement
Provide encouragement and counsel to District Licensed Workers
Actively participate in all District Ministry Centre activities as assigned by the District Superintendent
Actively participate in all District events as assigned by the District Superintendent
Actively participate in all national, denominational, and interdenominational events as assigned by the District Superintendent
Core Competencies
Personnel Development - the proven ability to coach people and to help them to further develop personal and vocational capabilities
Leadership - the proven ability to influence the actions and opinions of others toward a worthwhile and desired goal
Team Development - the proven ability to work with people to build cohesion and group cohesion around shared commitments, goals, and objectives
Communication - both spoken and written, the ability to hear well that which others are trying to convey, and the ability to present ideas clearly and compellingly
Goal-Setting - the ability to define both specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timebound ultimate goals and interim measures/markers
Qualifications
Licensed and Ordained with The Christian and Missionary Alliance (preferred)
Significant and successful experience in professional Christian ministry (7 yrs+), including leading in a local church, mission, or related ministry
A successful track-record of working with and leading others toward specific goals
Ability and availability to travel
Proven ability to work and lead effectively in various team positions
Self-starter, energetic, detail-oriented, and high initiative
Evaluation Process
Formative Evaluation - Monthly reporting to and meeting with the District Superintendent
Summative Evaluation - Annual self-evaluation and annual evaluation by the District Superintendent
Accountability
Accountable to the District Superintendent
Accountable to the DEXCOM through the District Superintendent
Compensation
This is a full-time position. Rank, salary, and benefits are commensurate with education and experience and conforms to the CMD’s personnel policies and annual budget.
Position Closing Date: March 30, 2025, or when a suitable candidate is found
(anticipating an August 1, 2025, start). Interviews will take place the week of April 13, 2025.
To Apply: Email Cover Letter and Resume to ds@canadianmidwest.ca
Location Info
306-586-3549
2950 East Arens Road, Regina, SK S4V 1N8, Canada