Position Description

Chartwell is seeking a full-time Pastor of Discipleship and Outreach to join our staff team. Part of the Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec, Chartwell is a growing and vibrant congregation of ~250 people in Oakville, Ontario. We are multi-ethnic and multi-generational.

Our Mission is to Love God, Love our Neighbours, and to glorify God by alerting the world to His universal reign through Jesus Christ. We have a vision to be a people who declare the Whole Message for the Whole Person for the Whole World.

About the Opportunity

We want to be people whose lives are formed by the Spirit, by the Word, and by the community of believers. To that end, we are seeking a candidate who will give oversight to Chartwell’s overall plan for spiritual formation and outreach as we live out the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.

1.  In conjunction with Lead Pastor, the Pastor of Discipleship and Outreach will develop and implement a spiritual formation pathway for the people of Chartwell with the goal of growing as disciples in Christ by:

• Creating a process to facilitate finding place of ministry for all people in both the church and the community through the identification and use of their spiritual gift
• Being a visionary leader, providing encouragement, and equipping to ministry leaders, empowering them to deepen and multiply care, support, and spiritual growth

2.  Provide vision and oversight for Chartwell’s Missional Outreach

• Establish and cultivate strategic partnerships with local social agencies in order to facilitate collaborative opportunities to serve and bless our communities
• Plan and oversee community service strategies that build bridges with community leaders and neighbours
• Assist congregants [individually and collectively] to identify and leverage opportunities for missional service

3.  Preach/teach approximately 10-12 times a year in conjunction with the lead pastor’s teaching schedule

4.  As a member of the Pastoral team, provide pastoral care for the congregation through:

• Informal pastoral counselling
• Hospital and home visitation
• Selected pre-marital counselling, weddings and funerals, etc.

5.  Participate in weekly worship services along with assistance and participation in special church events through the year [special services, Christmas, Easter, etc]

The following describes the kind of candidate we are prayerfully seeking:

SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP

• Demonstrates a life shaped by prayer and personal devotion to Jesus
• Models a Christ-like character and approach to leadership, service, and personal relationships
• Reflects the heart of a servant leader
• Demonstrates a passionate, heartfelt love for people and a Christ-like concern for their spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Exhibits emotional health and maturity, is willing to acknowledge limitations and depends upon God for wisdom
• Reflects a balanced personal life, which provides for spiritual, physical, and emotional growth for self and family
• Promotes a spirit of cooperation and fellowship within the church body

ABILITIES AND GIFTS

• Ability to interpret and apply Scripture practically and pastorally to all areas of life
• Is an “empowerer” and “equipper” rather than one who does everything him/herself. [Eph 4:11]
• Creates and fosters a spirit of team building that guides, supports, and inspires the team
• Is highly relational in working with church leaders, congregants, and community partners
• Proven record of effectively creating and implementing holistic and organic systems for growth & discipleship
• Is able to oversee multiple ministries, events, and projects concurrently from start to finish
• Communicates effectively with all ages inside and outside the church
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner

ATTRIBUTES

Spiritual Beliefs and Practice

The Pastor of Discipleship and Outreach must be someone with deep faith and significant Christian maturity who lives out a vibrant and public commitment to Jesus, has a genuine love for people, and a heart for local Church ministry.

The candidate must be aligned and in agreement with Chartwell’s Statement of Faith, Mission, Vision, and Values.

Character

• Demonstrates a deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ evidenced in daily life and exhibits the character qualities outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, and 1 Peter 5:1-4
• Conscientious to work/life balance for healthy self-care and the care of family (if applicable)
• Practices spiritual disciplines that feed life and faith in Jesus and their relationship with Him, which prioritizes spiritual direction and mentoring in their own life
• Willing to work collaboratively alongside the Chartwell staff, reporting to the Lead Pastor

Education

• Relevant Biblical or Ministry Training (e.g. Bachelor of Religious Education, Bachelor of Theology, MDiv, MTs or related)
• Maintains a posture of life learning and avails self of opportunities for personal and ministry development

Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of Pastoral experience [or related]
• Proven track record of implementing and growing a discipleship/spiritual formation pathway in the local church
• Previous experience in a multi-staff congregation preferred
• Consistent history of local church commitment and involvement
• History of a growing and increasing leadership capacity
• A demonstrated track record of building and equipping effective teams for ministry

Competencies

• Missional – Understands and is able to articulate and practice a ‘Missional’ model of ministry
• Leadership – Able to equip volunteers to excel in their roles; passionate about developing the leaders around them
• Team Player – Willing and able to contribute to the staff team in a healthy and collaborative fashion
• Communicator—Effectively and creatively teach and equip congregants in both formal and informal settings
• Resourceful– Up to date on best practices and current models of effective discipleship in a post-Christian context Initiative – willing to ‘step out’, see and solve problems, and lead proactively

At this time, Chartwell is not able to accept applications from outside of Canada. We are unable to support the work permit process for international applicants. Thank you for your consideration.

COMPENSATION

Chartwell believes in remunerating its staff appropriately, commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and education. Health Benefits available after 3 months

REFERENCES

Please provide three references; one from a Senior Pastor or Ministry Leader who has observed the candidate’s growth and ministry, and at least one additional work-related reference