Lead Associate Pastor

About Mission Creek Alliance Church
Mission Creek Alliance (MCA) Church is a multigenerational community in Kelowna, BC, shaped by the everyday way of Jesus. Our heart is simple: to encounter Jesus, to be empowered by His Spirit, and to participate in God's mission in our city and the world beyond. We are a collaborative, egalitarian staff team that values humility, creativity, spiritual depth, and healthy relationships.
Position Purpose
The Lead Associate Pastor leads the formation life of MCA Church, building and stewarding a clear discipleship pathway, from children through adults, that helps people walk with Jesus, become like Jesus, and join what Jesus is doing in Kelowna and the world. Serving alongside the Lead Pastor, this person helps shape the vision, direction, and staffing of the church. The ideal candidate is a disciple-maker who leads leaders.

Key Responsibilities
• Formation & Discipleship Pathway (~35%): Provide overall leadership for MCA's discipleship pathway across every life stage; lead adult formation, including Alpha, formation experiences, classes, and groups.
• Discipleship Team Leadership (~20%): Supervise, support, and evaluate other pastoral staff (Associate Pastor of Family Ministry, Associate Pastor of Care & Prayer, Young Adult Pastor, and Youth Pastor); mentor emerging and younger leaders.
• Missional Engagement (~15%): Steward MCA's relationships with local ministry partners and C&MA global ministries; mobilize the congregation to serve locally and globally.
• Senior Leadership & Ministry Systems (~15%): Serve alongside the Lead Pastor in key decisions about vision, direction, and staffing; build systems that make ministry effective, including the discipleship pathway, groups, and ministry planning.
• Preaching & Pastoral Ministry (~15%): Preach regularly as part of the preaching team; participate in pastoral duties and church-wide initiatives.

Qualifications
• Significant pastoral leadership experience in a local church context
• Proven experience supervising and developing pastoral staff, and building discipleship pathways or ministry systems
• Ability to preach and teach
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in theology or ministry from an accredited institution
• Ordained with the Christian & Missionary Alliance in Canada, or willing and eligible to pursue ordination (support and guidance provided)
• Alignment with the statement of faith of the C&MA in Canada and with the mission and values of MCA Church
• A clean criminal record check

Compensation & Benefits
• Full-time (40 hours/week)
• $78,000–$90,000 per year, based on experience
• Alliance Retirement Fund (5% employer and 5% employee contribution)
• Extended health and dental benefits
• 4 weeks paid vacation per year
• Time for professional and spiritual development, and for service outside the church
• Cell phone allowance

Applications
Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled. Anticipated start date: June 2027 (flexible). Full job description: mcachurch.ca/news/lead-associate-pastor