Your musical gifting, with a high degree of proficiency, using vocals and multiple instruments, will enable you to lead worship and engage multi-generational believers. Understanding how media and technology can be used effectively for worship in a vibrant, faith filled, Christ-centered community of saints will help you reach your listeners and guide them in spirit lead praise.

The new team member will have the proven ability to build strong, long-term relationships, and support the ministry team in building a strong community presence, building a bond of trust and service-focused ministry in the Essex Community.

Your faith, convictions and passions will be a distinguishing characteristic in your daily life, and interactions with your family & friends as it would be to the community at large. In all that you do, you demonstrate that you have personally experienced salvation, have received baptism by the Holy Spirit and that you subscribe to The Statement of Fundamental and Essential Truths of The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada.

Required Competencies:
Ability to plan and deliver a discipleship pathway for the church family ~ Ability to play the guitar, or keyboard or piano ~ Relationship Building ~ Emotional Intelligence ~ Change Management Oral, Written & Visual Communication ~ Demonstrate Credibility ~ Solution Driven Evidence-informed Decision-making ~ Conflict Management Commitment to Excellence ~ Strategic Planning & Organizational Development Dedicated to the mission of SHOW LOVE SHARE HOPE AND FIND HOME

Responsibilities & Duties:
Discipleship (60%)
• To support the vision, mission and goals of EGCC by monitoring and supporting the progression of attendees through our established metrics
• Develop, lead and deliver key programs to support the Discipleship Pathway.
• Mentor and support the progression of attendees through the Discipleship Pathway, encouraging participants towards Baptism and Membership.
• Develop strategies to connect and engage multi-generational members to actively participate in ministry and programs that address their needs and giftings.
• Recruit, coordinate, and empower volunteers for programs/events, guide them to deliver ministry programs with a community focus.
• Develop & support volunteer base to ensure they have the necessary skills to meet ministry criteria: spiritual leadership; age-appropriate relatable skills; plan to protect guidelines.
• Create and maintain an inventory of membership and volunteer gifts using methods such as the D.I.S.C. assessment or spiritual gifts survey.
• Responsible to communicate discipleship programs, performance expectations and volunteer schedules.
• Evaluate ministry facilities used for programming: ensure safe for use, age appropriate, inviting, and conducive to successfully engage program participants and build relationships.
• Create, review and recommend curriculum to help members grow in their individual discipleship pathway.
• Coordinate the registration process, organize groups, source and distribute materials for discipleship programs.
• Create surveys and program evaluations, analyze and present recommendations for program improvement.
• Support the Keeper Ministry (guest and newcomers) volunteers
• Provide backup support to the Lead Pastor by preaching at Sunday gatherings, funerals and weddings as agreed upon.
• Preaching on Sunday’s as determined by the lead pastor.

Worship (40%)
• Lead the musical worship program, cultivate and mentor volunteer musicians and vocalist, perform worship during gatherings.
• Assist Lead Pastor to develop thematic approach to Sunday gatherings.
• Create and implement strategies to recruit, develop, and retain worship volunteers.
• Organize music and program details for a fluid “order of service” for special events and gatherings.
• Lead practices to prepare for Sunday gatherings and other special services.
• Organize and prepare music for presentations and events (Christmas Eve, Worship and Prayer nights).
• Develop new strategies to continually engage worshipers using media and technology.
• Work with the Media Production/Ministry Support staff to provide support for media production and technology.
• Support the Ministry Support and/or Media Production staff members.
• With Ministry Support/Media Support Staff Member, maintain building technology, music/sound equipment (i.e. sound board, microphones, monitors, cameras, lighting systems, stream equipment, computers, and networking devices).
• Work with Contracted IT expert as it relates to networking and media equipment (i.e. Printers, Networking, Computer Maintenance, Digital Sign, Security, Lighting, Sound, Camera, Media & Website Accounts)
• Maintain Planning Center church database.

Administrative
• Maintain current volunteer list and positions held.
• Onboard and train volunteers in church policy, Plan to Protect, and request Police Checks as required.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions of all volunteer positions.
• Organize and implement volunteer appreciation and recognition events.
• Provide information and assist in the development of annual budgets relating discipleship, worship and media/technology ministry programs to ensure current and future needs are met.
• Accountable to monitor and ensure compliance of approved budget guidelines as it relates to spiritual development, worship, technology & licensing expenses.
• Ensure EGCC policies are adhered to and guidelines are implemented throughout all family ministry programs and events. (i.e., Plan to Protect, Health and Safety, etc.)
• Communicate any issues or concerns directly with the Lead Pastor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Credentials:
• Valid PAOC credentials or provided substantiation indicating actively pursuing is mandatory.
• Bible College Degree or Diploma in Theological or Pastoral Studies or similar years of experience is mandatory.
• Formal Training, Degree/Diploma/Certificate in music is preferred.
• Proven Musical ability using vocals and proficiency in piano, keyboard or guitar is mandatory.
• Minimum three years’ experience in leading worship in a multi-generational setting is preferred.
• Minimum three years’ experience in discipleship ministry preferred.
• Valid G driver’s license.
• Legally able to work in Canada.

Compensation/Benefits:
• Annual Salary Range to be determined
• Medical/Health
• Pension contribution match from employer based on pension policy
• Begins with 3 paid weeks vacation per year and then follows vacation policy
• Potential Annual Performance Bonus
• Tenure Bonus
• Housing Loan Provision

Send your cover letter and resume to Pastor Brent Horner by email.