Children & Youth Pastor

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For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here. Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. Job Description: Spiritual Leadership Contribute to the spiritual development of children and youth and their families within the church and community by mentoring, discipling, encouraging, and modeling Christ-like attitudes and behaviors. Pray with and lead youth and family members to faith in Jesus Christ Follow up with youth and parents/guardians on spiritual decisions made, building, and strengthening relationships, and guiding youth in establishing active links with the Corps and its ministries. Demonstrate keen pastoral interest in community outreach. Build relationships with youth and families that are connected to our Community & Family Services etc . Encourage the volunteer team to do the same. Cultivate a "spiritual and relational leadership style" with youth & children, their friends, and their families. Work as a key member with the church's Pastoral Team providing pastoral care and oversight for children & youth ministries. Children & Youth Programing Oversight Coordinate , maintain , develop, as necessary, programing and ministries relevant to the Youth of the Church & Resource Centre , including Sunday School, Tues day night child & youth classes, worship, Bible studies, small groups, fellowship, discipleship, and regular special events . Oversee the development, organization, and mobilization of a comprehensive outreach ministry for our communities, providing regular programs and events (e.g., Rally Day, Vacation Bible Schools , Christmas Breakfast etc.) that will connect with youth and families from our Church & Resource Centre ministries. Develop and organize outreach to schools and neighborhood organizations. Promote, support, and participate in Divisional and Territorial Children and Youth events. Work cooperatively and consultatively with the C orps' leaders to prepare and deliver youth worship services, sermons, devotionals for the senior corps and for youth events. Work together with existing fundraising efforts to raise funds and support participation in local (church & community), divisional and territorial initiatives. Attend Sunday worship services and Tuesday Night worship gatherings at Victoria Citadel Community Church & Next Steps Resource Centre . P articipate fully as a part of the se congregations understanding that attendance is an essential part of the ministry responsibility. Commit to personal and professional development in coordination with supervisor (courses, training, workshops, etc.). Volunteer Coordination & Leadership Maintain and d evelop a team of volunteers; recruit, supervise, orientate, support and train volunteer leaders for youth discipleship programs, such as Bible studies, youth groups, etc. in partnership with the Corps Officer. Develop strategies and recommendations for volunteer development. Prepare, post, and maintain all volunteer schedules for those supervised, in accordance with operational requirements, ensuring adequate coverage for all program functions. Ensure LCC and ET is compliant with all screening processes for children & youth volunteers, including completion of police checks for volunteers, statement of applicant for work with children and youth forms, and online abuse prevention training . Administration Ensure written records and logs of activities, including activity reports and statistical information are prepared, reported, and maintained . Assist in the maintenance of volunteer files and statistical records as directed. See that all related promotional material for youth programs and services is drafted, designed, and distributed to church and community members in a timely manner (subject to approval by supervisor). Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the youth programs. Communication Communicate in an empathetic manner with volunteer team, congregants, families, and staff. Maintain frequent communication with children and parents using various communication methods (in person, phone, email, social media, website, etc.) Demonstrate skill in social media applications (advertising, creating videos etc.) Able to embrace growing technology n

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