Pastor

Position: Pastor
Church: Transcona Christian Reformed Church
Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Website: transconacrc.ca

ABOUT THE CHURCH

Founded by Dutch immigrants who came to Manitoba after the Second World War, Transcona Christian Reformed Church is a 73-year-old, close-knit, theologically conservative congregation whose mission is to Gather for worship, Grow in obedience, Guide the lost, and Go and serve, by being Rooted in the Word, Reliant on the Spirit, in Relationship with Jesus Christ.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Transcona CRC is calling a full-time solo pastor to give biblical, spiritual, pastoral and visionary leadership, promote the congregation's spiritual health and growth, and guide it outward into Transcona.

Personal Qualifications

The Pastor will:

1. Be able to give testimony to his love for the Lord and his call to pastoral ministry.

2. Have a deep passion to understand and teach the truths of God’s Word.

3. Cultivate a dynamic relationship with the Lord by being rooted in the Word and reliant on the Holy Spirit.

4. Love people and be able to create and sustain positive relationships with every generation, from children to seniors.

5. Be steady and secure, able to listen, handle disagreement graciously.

6. Thrive living in Transcona while serving an established Christian Reformed congregation founded by Dutch immigrants.

Professional Competencies

The Pastor will be:

1. A gifted communicator, able to craft and deliver biblical and relevant sermons that effectively speak to both new and maturing Christians.

2. A gifted coach, able to walk alongside Elders, Deacons and Ministry Leaders towards the development and delivery of effective strategies for ministry.

3. A gifted liturgist who enjoys planning and participating in worship services.

4. A gifted pastor whose love for the congregation and desire for its spiritual well-being prompts him to provide spiritual direction and pastoral care to those in need.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Preaching/Teaching—the Pastor is responsible for the bulk of the preaching and will do so in a manner that is both biblical and relevant. He will also have opportunities to teach Profession of Faith and new-member classes for youth and adults.

2. Leadership/Management—the Pastor will serve as the spiritual and organizational leader of the congregation partnering with the Council towards a unified vision for the future of the church.

3. Worship—the Pastor, in consultation with the musicians, will plan and deliver engaging Sunday services, as well as a handful of annual services which include, but are not limited to, summer Bible Camp.

4. Pastoral Care—the Pastor will provide timely spiritual direction and pastoral care for those seeking baptism, profession of faith, church membership, marriage, healing, and encouragement, as well as for those suffering the loss of love.

5. Public Presence—the Pastor has the privilege of representing the congregation in the broader community. He will guide the congregation’s involvement in Transcona: the Food Security Network, Peg City Day Camps, VBS, the Hi Neighbour Festival and local ministerial ties.

Expectations

The Pastor will:

1. Affirm a Reformed interpretation of Scripture as described in the historic confessions of the Reformed faith.

2. Be ordained or ordainable by the Christian Reformed Church in North America or by a historic Reformed denomination.

3. Support Christian day-school education.

4. Engage with denominational agencies and regional ecumenical groups as time and circumstances allow.

5. Find ways to care for his physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, and that of his family members.

To apply, please fill out the fields on the next page and attach your resume. Your completed application will be reviewed in a timely manner.