Associate Pastor

Winnipeg Chinese Alliance Church (WCAC) is seeking a full-time English-speaking Associate Pastor to lead and shepherd our English-speaking enCompass ministry (enCompass) from youth to adult. Come join us and build a community of believers in the heart of Canada.

WCAC and enCompass strive to be a Christ-centered, biblically based, Spirit-led, outreaching community of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to be One Church, Making Disciples, Expanding Beyond our Walls.

We are seeking a Pastor who has a strong sense of calling to lead this church community; a passion to share their love for God; and a shepherd’s heart to care and build this ministry.

Role and Responsibilities

The Lead Pastor provides leadership with the elders and a team of deacons.  The Associate Pastor will report to the Lead Pastor of WCAC. The Associate Pastor will

• Challenge and encourage personal and community growth through biblical preaching, teaching, discipleship, and evangelism.
• Establish a vibrant and nurturing community, facilitating evangelism, discipleship, spiritual growth, and a commitment to Christ.
• Identify, recruit, and develop lay leaders and volunteers, encourage, and enable them to serve in their areas of giftedness.
• Provide pastoral care and counsel.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other pastoral staff.

enCompass and WCAC Background

• enCompass is the English speaking ministry of WCAC. WCAC is comprised of four ministries namely, enCompass, Cantonese, Mandarin and Children & Youth. The ministry pastor from each of these four ministries report directly to the Lead Pastor
• enCompass is a diverse congregation of about 40 people ranging from youth to retirees. It is comprised of families with children and youth and young professional adults.
• enCompass members are primarily second-generation Canadian Chinese with other non-Asian nationalities.
• WCAC is a member with Christian and Missionary Alliance (Alliance Canada)
• WCAC has four ministries – Cantonese, Mandarin, enCompass and Children and Youth WCAC has over 250 regular attendees: 120 Cantonese, 50 Mandarin, 40 Children and Youth ● WCAC has been established since 1967.

Educational background and Qualifications

• Seminary graduate with a Master of Divinity or equivalent; OR have 3 – 5 years of experience as a pastor in a North American church setting or experience in various leadership roles such as Elder, Deacon, Worship Leader, Preaching or other church ministries
• Possess intercultural experience and some understanding of the immigrant family will be definite assets
• Able to obtain credentials with Alliance Canada
• Able to clear abuse registry checks
• Agree to Statement of faith of Canadian Missionary Alliance

Salary Range

The salary commensurate with experience ranges from $55k to $60k per annum, in CAD.

Please apply by submitting your application including a cover letter, CV with three references and their contact information.