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Service Opportunities

Conference office | EMC missions | EMC church planting | EMC pastoral | Other opportunities

Opportunities with the EM Conference office

No opportunities at the current time.

Opportunities with EMC Missions

Contact EMC Foreign Secretary Ken Zacharias, kzacharias@emconf.ca or 204-326-6401 to find out about opportunities for service in Mexico or Paraguay.

Opportunities with EMC Church Planting

EMC Board of Leadership and Outreach seeks planters to start congregations in Canadian cities. The national office works with local churches and regions to envision, equip, and respond to these needs. Cities envisioned are Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Regina, Windsor, and London. Also needed are core families willing to be part of the church plants. Together it can happen! Contact Canadian church planting director Ward Parkinson at 204-326-6401 or wparkinson@emconf.ca.

EMC Pastoral Positions

Morris Fellowship Chapel (EMC), located in Morris, Man., is looking for a full-time pastor for a congregation of about 120. Previous pastoral experience and leadership abilities are assets. For job description and information, please call Brian Klassen at 204-746-8102.

Wymark EMC, a country church located 20 miles southeast of Swift Current, Sask., is accepting applications for lead pastor. We aim to be a friendly, family-welcoming church body of 70 to 90 people, and seek a pastor who can encourage us by word and example to grow to maturity in Christ. Enquiries can be directed to the Pastoral Search Committee at 306-773-9089 (leave message) or funkfarm@gmail.com (Paul Funk).

Reserve Fellowship Chapel (EMC), located in Sioux Valley (west-central Man.), seeks a full-time pastoral couple to serve the church and develop long-term relationships with people of the community. Direct inquiries to church planting coordinator Ward Parkinson, 204-326-6401, e-mail: wparkinson@emconf.ca.

Pelly Fellowship Chapel (EMC) seeks a youth worker or couple to develop a program for youth and junior youth. PFC is a small church in the village of Pelly, located in Central Sask., close to the Manitoba border. Applicants need to have a strong personal commitment to Jesus and a sense of God’s call on their life. He/she will need to be flexible, have strong communication, organizational, relational and leadership skills, as well as being self-motivated. Music skills would be an asset. Submit resume to Pastor John Froese, Box 70, Pelly, SK S0A 2Z0, phone 306-595-2074, e-mail pastor@pellyfellowship.com.

Other Opportunities

Continental Mission in Thompson, Man., needs a general director. This is an executive position. Qualifications for this position includes ministry experience, and an ability to lead and challenge missionaries in various ministries. A knowledge of the Word and a walk with the Lord are essential.
    An evangelical ministry, Continental Mission (started in the 1940s) is involved in evangelism, church planting, camping, and drop-in ministries among First Nations people, mostly in northern Manitoba. The director will need to live in Thompson. Experience in working with Aboriginal people is an asset.
    Send your resume to the chairman of the board: Ruben Goertzen, Box 57, Ashern, MB R0C0 0E0, e-mail rgoertz@mts.net, phone 204-768-2455. Or call the interim director, Bill Penner, at 204-778-8771 for information.

Richmond Park Mennonite Brethren Church is searching for the lead pastor whom God has chosen to lead us into the future. We a multi-generational church of 250-plus that is seeking to faithfully make an impact on our city and surrounding area with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
    We have recently completed a refocusing process and require an individual who can lead us through equipping and mentoring others for roles in ministry. Gifts should also include teaching and preaching.
    Brandon is a city in Western Manitoba with a population of about 50,000 people, which is experiencing growth and increasing cultural diversity. Please forward resumes and inquiries to lysackd@mts.net. Closing date: March 15, 2010.

Brightwood Ranch, near Edmonton, Alta., is a year-round facility that runs summer and winter camps for underprivileged kids and year-round programs for men and women with addictions.
    We are seeking a full-time, year-round head cook starting April 15, 2010. Salary and accommodations. Head (March 1) and assistant instructors (June 22 or Sept. 1) are needed for Horses of Hope, a program which reaches hurting kids through the focus of one child, one horse, one instructor, at no cost.
    Summer positions are paid. Four-month positions are: main site program director, tipi village program director, wrangler training program leader, maintenance, secretary, head wrangler, youth development program leaders, horse camp instructor. Two-month positions are: senior male and female counselors, wranglers, assistant cooks, youth development program counselors, unit leaders, nurse/first aid attendant.
    E-mail resume to bright.wood@hopemission.com; www.brightwoodranchcamps.com; or mail to Brent Ankrom, Ranch Director, Brightwood Ranch, Box 277, Evansburg, AB T0E 0T0.

Graysville Mennonite Church, “a community striving to learn and live the teachings of Jesus Christ," is a country church located 10 miles west of Carman, Man. We seek a lead pastor able to start spring 2010. Time commitment is negotiable between .5 and .75 FTE.
    We await the leading of the Holy Spirit as we seek a pastor committed to the Christian faith as exemplified in Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective.
    We are a mature church of nearly 50 members emerging into a congregation of all ages. We seek a pastor able to serve all ages, willing to tackle the challenges of a truly rural church and recognition of the value of cooperation with other Christian churches of all faiths.
    Inquiries and resumes may be sent to: Cam Stockford, council chair, Graysville Mennonite Church, Box 31, Graysville, MB R0G 0T). E-mail stockfor@cici.mb.ca or visit our website at www.graysvillemc.org.

MacGregor Youth for Christ seeks a satellite director. Job description involves giving overall leadership to YFC ministries in MacGregor and Gladstone, Man., its staff and its ministry; vision crafting, ministry development, staff/volunteer care and development, community/church relations, fundraising, evaluation. Please contact yfcmacgregor@mts.net.

MacGregor Youth for Christ seeks a campus life youth worker. Job description involves spending time in the local high school offering student support to the local youth, as well as connecting with the local youth through the Drop-in Centre and various programs. Please contact yfcmacgregor@mts.net.

Arborg Youth for Christ seeks an executive director to help launch and run a youth centre in Arborg, Man. This exciting opportunity is revving up and will soon be ready to go with a committed team there to support and back you up.
    Reporting to and supported by a committed steering committee, this person will promote the ministry throughout the community, develop the drop-in program, and supervise team members. Applicants must be able to embrace and sign the YFC Statement of Faith and Conduct. The ability to handle administrative and financial duties will be required. Qualifications include a love for youth, drive and determination, creativity and an ability to work independently.
    E-mail resume to Keith Terry at keith@yfcwinnipeg.ca or 325 Talbot Ave, Winnipeg, MB R2L 0P9 or 204-669-4205 ext. 224.

North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church in Winnipeg, Man., is looking for a children’s ministry director. The children’s director, who will focus on visioning and implementing a Christ-centred children’s program, will be an integral part of the pastoral leadership team. The children’s director is a half-time position. For an applicant who also has a vision for small groups ministry, consideration will be given for a full-time position including both ministry responsibilities. NKMB is a multi-generational congregation of nearly 600 members with many young families. Inquiries and resumes may be sent to: Search Committee, NKMB, 1315 Gateway Rd, Winnipeg, MB R2G 1P2 or e-mail: brigittep@nkmb.org.

Rainbow Christian School, in Vanderhoof, B.C., seeks a principal.
    RCS is a growing K-8 Christian professional learning community and has been in operation for 20 years. It is a classified Group 1 Independent School and currently has a staff of six and an enrollment of about 80 students.
    Applications must include: resume, three references (including a pastor’s), transcripts, BCCT certificate, statement of faith, philosophy of Christian education.
    The principal is a full-time position (.6 admin. and .4 teaching).
    Applications should be sent to Rainbow Christian School Search Committee, Box 710, 2994 Burrard Ave., Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0; Ph. 250-567-3127; Fax 250-567-3167; e-mail rcschool@telus.net.

Gruthal Bergthaler Mennonite Church is prayerfully seeking a senior pastor who has a heart for people and is community outreach minded.
    We are an evangelical church located in Grunthal, Man., about 45 minutes southeast of Winnipeg, and 20 minutes southwest of Steinbach. The rural town has a population of about 1,000 people and is supported by a strong farming community. We (the church) are multi-generational, with a core middle-aged families, a strong youth program run by a full-time youth pastor, and a strong Sunday school program.
    We would like a pastor who has the heart of a shepherd and a desire to seek our church grow through reaching the lost and investing in the people of the church. He should have strong preaching and teaching skills. The candidate must have a Bible college degree. Some pastoral experience is preferred. He must be in agreement with our constitution and statement of faith.
    Anyone who possesses these qualifications and is interested in this position can forward their resume, along with references, to the following address: Grunthal Bergthaler Church, Box 70, Grunthal, MB R0A 0R0, Attn: Elder Board; or e-mail gbmcleadelder@mts.net.