Discipleship and Mentoring Ministry Position

West Abbotsford Mennonite Church is seeking to hire a half-time associate minister in discipleship and mentoring. This person would provide leadership in the areas of discipleship and mentoring with particular emphasis on our work with men and women who are recovering from substance addiction. The position begins August 2008.

Ministry goals include the following:

to disciple and mentor emerging leaders
to have a leadership role in the Alpha program
to oversee the programs that fall into our category of "First Steps" (Bible studies and 12 step groups offered exclusively to Kinghaven clients)
to lead "Next Steps" Christian discipleship classes
to regularly attend 12 step meetings and commencement ceremonies at Kinghaven
to develop a relationship with Peardonville House (women's recovery facility)
to be an effective liaison between the recovery community and the larger church congregation
to create avenues for the families of those involved in the recovery ministries to connect with the life of the church
to maintain contact with individuals from the programs mentioned above as they move through various discipleship steps and enter into our community

Qualifications

A minimum of two years of post-secondary Christian education
A demonstrated ability to lead, teach and mentor formally and informally
A demonstrated ability to organize and implement ideas
Familiarity and support of Alcoholics Anonymous philosophy
Baptised as an adult
Agreement with the Mennonite Confession of Faith

Experience

Prior employment as a church minister is desired
Previous experience in church ministry

Character

An active, growing disciple of Jesus
Flexible and innovative
Ability to resonate with the larger vision of the church and to implement that vision in the area of discipleship and mentoring
Desires to be an integral part of the West Abbotsford ministry team

Contact

Please submit a letter of application and resumé to applications@westabbotsford.com. If you have any questions please include them in your email with appropriate contact information.