Job Overview

Ebenezer CRC in Leduc, Alberta is a church that is committed to the authority of God's Word, seeks His glory, is submitted to Christ our Head and aims to grow in our confessional identity.

We seek a full-time Lead Pastor who is a gifted preacher, committed to the education and training of our congregation, assists in pastoral care and engages our youth

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Preaching and Worship: "preach the word, be prepared in season and out" – expositional preaching that nourishes a biblical worldview, encourages our congregation to walk with the Lord and grow in sanctification – Includes liturgical elements, the administration of the sacraments, and lots of baptisms Education and Training: "for teaching... and for training in righteousness" – Oversight and involvement as needed in current educational activities including: Sunday School, catechism, Profession of Faith classes, new member classes – Biblical training and discipleship of elders, deacons, ministry leaders, volunteers, parents, church family Pastoral Care: "he calls on the sick and suffering" – We are currently adjusting what pastoral care looks like at Ebenezer through the development of more care groups – While most pastoral care and discipleship will happen through care groups, there will be specific situations and needs that will be attended to by the Lead Pastor Youth: "like arrows in the hand of a warrior" – Our Lead Pastor will work with our youth leaders to engage and equip our young people, the future generation of our church With 200+ members, Ebenezer is a growing church with one-third of our congregation under the age of 18. Our church, established in 1978, is multi-generational, with an abundance of lifetime members as well as many newer families, and offers a variety of ministries. Together, we celebrate each Lord's Day with vibrant corporate worship. Our Lead Pastor will have a deep love of God and His Word, cultivate a healthy personal spiritual life and affirm the creeds and confessions of the CRC. Based on areas of expertise, we will seek to complement their role with an associate pastor position as well. This is a full-time position that will be compensated at competitive rates commensurate with the CRC grid, with full accounting for qualifications and experience. This includes pension fund contributions to the CRC Ministers Pension fund. There are also additional allowances for housing, vehicle expenses, extended medical insurance and professional development. Please contact @ [email protected] Visit our website @ ebenezercrc.com