Minister Job Description

Calvary has a job posting for a new minister. Please review the job description below and note that all applications will be reviewed through The United Church of Canada ChurchHub https://united-church.ca/leadership/supporting-ministry/churchhub

Position Title:

Minister

Position Profile:

X Full-time X Team Ministry

If team, describe full ministry complement:

Ministry staff currently includes 3 other persons (some are dual roles)

• Director of Ministries

• Director of Children & Family Ministries

• Director of Youth Ministries

• Director of Outreach

• Director of Music Ministries

This role will work collaboratively alongside these directors to lead within a team-based structure.

Position Summary:

The Minister at Calvary United Church provides spiritual leadership to our community with a focus on preaching and teaching, pastoral care, discipleship, and collaborative team leadership. This role is shaped not only by responsibilities but by calling, gifting, and alignment with the heart and culture of Calvary.

We are a Holy Spirit-led, Jesus-centered church that is committed to seeking God's presence, developing mature followers of Christ, and discipling all generations. This position plays a central role in cultivating those values through ministry leadership and congregational support.

Autonomy in Decision-Making:

Calvary embraces a team-based approach to ministry. The Minister will help support and guide ministry staff and lay leaders in shared visioning, planning, and discernment. Church-wide strategies are shaped collaboratively to get input from different giftings/callings but form a unified vision. Space is given for each team member to dream, lead, and initiate within their area of gifting and responsibility within the unified vision. While collaboration is key, staff are also entrusted with the independence to manage their day-to-day ministry work.

Principal Areas of Responsibility and Associated Duties

*note: this is a United Church template and the category list is alphabetical (not in order of priority)

Administration

• Manage and respond to ministry-related communication (email, calls, planning)

• Contribute to planning meetings, strategy sessions, and coordination with other

  staff and ministry teams

• Participate in and contribute to weekly staff meetings

• Participate in monthly church board meetings

Continuing Education

• Engage in ongoing spiritual, vocational, and leadership development in consultation with the M&P Committee

Community Outreach and Social Justice

• Help cultivate a culture where people live as faithful followers of Jesus in every area of life

• Support advancing Calvary’s mission beyond its walls

• Engage with local ministerial and area initiatives when possible

Denomination and Communities

• Attend and/or support participation in regional United Church council gatherings as needed, as well as local ministerial events (e.g., St. Jacobs Ministerial)

Faith Formation and Christian Education

• Provide preaching and teaching that centres on Jesus and helps people grow in relationship with Him

• Encourage rhythms of discipleship through group and mentoring environments

• Equip and support others to disciple, mentor, and walk with others in their

  spiritual journey

  
  

Leadership This role requires a leader who:

• Is deeply grounded in their relationship with Jesus and led by the Holy Spirit

• Embodies and upholds Calvary's core culture and values

• Works collaboratively with ministry staff, lay leadership, and volunteers

• Helps discern, equip, and release others in their God-given gifts and ministry

  callings

• Values the biblical call to equip and empower people in their unique, Spirit-given giftings and callings (Eph. 4:11), fostering maturity and unity within the body of Christ.

• Believes Scripture is both true and transformative for today’s world

• Models and fosters a culture of honour, empowerment, and mission

Pastoral Care

• Provide direct pastoral care including crisis support, prayer, visits, and life-event services (weddings, funerals, etc.)

• Support and equip lay leaders and pastoral care teams

• Ensure people within and beyond the Calvary community are treated with

  compassion and spiritual integrity

Self-care

• Establish healthy rhythms of rest, recreation, soul care, and spiritual renewal in consultation with the M&P Committee

• Prioritize personal spiritual, physical, and emotional health

Worship

• Work with staff and volunteers to plan Sunday services and worship times that foster authentic encounters with God

• Administer sacraments (baptism and communion)

• Provide regular preaching and help guide worship gatherings that are rooted in

  Scripture, encourage practical pursuit of Jesus, and create space to listen and respond to the Holy Spirit

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education:

• Member of Ordered Ministry (Ordained or Diaconal) or Designated Lay Minister

Experience:

• Would be considered an asset to have multi years of ministry leadership experience in a team ministry setting

Skills and Abilities:

• Spiritually mature follower of Jesus

• Sensitive to God's presence and voice

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Provides in-person support and community engagement

• Carries emotional maturity and spiritual discernment; able to lead and care for

  others with empathy, wisdom, and a calm presence

• Relates across all ages and backgrounds

• Gifted in teaching, pastoring, and team leadership

• Experience with team ministry and collaborative decision-making

• Experience in inner healing ministries, counselling, or pastoral care training is an

  asset

• Comfortable with digital tools (email, Google Drive, Zoom, etc.)

• Access to transportation for a rural ministry setting