World Vision

National Church Relations Ambassador Fundraising & Regional Engagement

World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. As followers of Jesus, World Vision is dedicated to working with the world's most vulnerable people. World Vision serves all people regardless of religions, race, ethnicity or gender. We offer an exciting environment where people help make a difference in the lives of children around the world! Currently we are inviting applications for the position of National Church Relations Ambassador.

This position is an important bridge to the Church community across Canada. This position reports to the VP Fundraising and Relational Engagement and works closely with the Director of Church Relations & Regional Engagement and is responsible to build and maintain strong relationships with Church leaders across Canada and across Christian expression, positioning World Vision as a trusted partner and a valued resource for responding to issues of poverty and social justice especially impacting children and their families. The National Church Relations Ambassador makes this happen by understanding the needs, priorities and passions of church denominations and church leaders, what their affinity with World Vision is and what their capacity to engage with us is. This role will be looked at to provide high-level advice to World Vision Canada's President and Senior Leadership Team on church and theological issues as appropriate and will inform and support the creation and development of key educational and promotional marketing resources for the church audience both at a denominational and congregational level. An individual in this role must be both evangelical and ecumenical.

Key Job Functions

• Develop strategic engagement within all four sectors of key national Church leaders (Catholic, Orthodox, Evangelical, Mainline Protestant) resulting in relationships that both publically endorse and financially support World Vision.

• Develop strategic engagements with key national Christian and Church organizations that will help position World Vision as a leader in addressing issues of poverty and social justice especially as it relates to children and their families.

• Develop thorough knowledge of church leaders/churches/denomination profiles; learn what motivates them; which causes they support; what support and value we could provide them; and which countries they may have an affinity with.

• Research, think, and/or write about theological issues of social justice and child poverty to provide educational support and act as a social commentator on the strength of the church as it relates these specific issues.

• Deliver sermons/presentations that are relevant and seen as a "value add".

• Support and enhance our church Globalink Program.

• Support, endorse and advocate our Famine, Gift Catalogue and Sponsorship initiatives within the churches.

• Provide insight and support for the President and VP Positioning Strategy as it relates to contacts with National Church leaders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• BTH and ordination certificate.

• Business/work experience and fundraising experience would be strong assets.

• Ability to adapt their communication style regarding expression of faith across diverse denominational groups.

Minimum Requirements

• 8-10 years senior church leadership experience (pastoral or other)

• 60-70% Domestic & International travel will be required per year

Interested applicants are asked to complete an online application via our website: www.worldvision.ca/careers. Application deadline is September 3, 2010.
　
World Vision is committed to the protection of children, all offers of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks and a Police background check. Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate a commitment to the core values and mission of the World Vision partnership.

We thank applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The People and Culture Division
World Vision Canada
Mississauga, ON

Contact Info

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Camp Mini-Yo-We

Marketing and Sales Director

Camp Mini-Yo-We is one of the best Children's Camps in Canada and offers an excellent traditional Christian summer camp program to over 2000 campers each summer. The Mini-Yo-We Outdoor Centre offers outdoor education, team building and retreat facilities and programs on the 270 acre Camp Mini-Yo-We facility for the other 10 months of the year.

Camp Mini-Yo-We is seeking a person to join our full-time staff team in the role of Marketing and Sales Director. He or she will be responsible for the public presentation of Camp in an outwardly focused marketing and sales context. This position is key to the fulfillment of Camp's ministry goals of reaching and discipling young people for Jesus Christ.

This position has two major areas of responsibility broken into several subcategories:

1. Marketing - building awareness of the Camp Mini-Yo-We and the Mini-Yo-We Outdoor Centre

a. among campers and their parents, and prospective campers and their parents
b. among camp / outdoor centre / retreat centre facility renters and retreat leaders

2. Sales – converting awareness about Camp Mini-Yo-We and the Mini-Yo-We Outdoor Centre into commitments to

a. Attend Camp Mini-Yo-We as a camper during the summer
b. Rent the Mini-Yo-We Outdoor Centre and utilize it's customized programs during the balance of the year

The person filling this role will be measured by two key criteria. The first is "Camper Weeks" sold for the upcoming summer, and secondly, revenue generated through the beautiful, newly expanded, first-class Mini-Yo-We Outdoor Centre.

The Sales and Marketing Director must be cheerful and welcoming, with experience in working with leaders, pastors, educators and parents. The position involves written and oral communication, volunteer coordination, sales and a limited amount of administrative and management responsibilities.

Remuneration will be discussed.
Preferred starting date: Early September
Prime work location: GTA with a requirement to travel occasionally to Muskoka. A vehicle and valid drivers license is required. Mileage will be paid.

Deadline: Applications will be received until the position is filled.
For more information including a full job description please contact:

Wayne Johnson
416-707-9066
hr@miniyowe.com

Contact Info

• hr:@:miniyowe.com

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Holy Trinity Anglican-Winnipeg

Family Ministry Coordinator

Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is seeking a full-time Family Ministry Coordinator.

The position coordinates and leads programs with children and youth of all ages, as well as parents and young families.

The successful applicant will work in close coordination with a staff team of clergy and laity to serve the needs of a downtown parish with multiple staff and programs.

Goals of the Position:

• Facilitate a Vision and Mission of Family Ministry within the Parish.
• Support the children and their families in their growth in the Christian faith and in their connection with Holy Trinity.
• Work cooperatively with the families, clergy, staff, and volunteers at Holy Trinity to develop, coordinate and implement family ministry programs.
Typical duties and responsibilities (including, not limited to):
• To actively contribute to a positive work and ministry environment at Holy Trinity.
• To work with an advisory committee on a regular basis to organize programming.
• To seek out strategies to implement programs.
• To be familiar, up to date, and able to work with other parishioner groups, staff and programs at Holy Trinity to further the Family Ministry.
• To assess and develop educational resources, both human and material.
• To support and facilitate parishioners' development and sharing of skills in the context of family ministries.
• To ensure that the needs of the various youth age groups within the Family Ministry are addressed.
• To facilitate opportunities for children, youth and young parents to have meaningful participation in the life of the Parish.
• To facilitate opportunities for families to come together for social, educational and worship purposes.
• To respond to the pastoral needs of families in consultation with the clergy as needed.
• To advocate within the congregation with and for families.
• To ensure current criminal record checks and compliance with all relevant requirements for all volunteers working with children.
• To continue to read and study, for greater understanding of living as a Christian in the world today.
• To maintain a healthy style of life, seeking balance and perspective in meeting personal physical, spiritual and relational needs.

Supervisory responsibilities:

• Is responsible for the screening and supervision of all people working with children and youth.
Accountability:
• Reports to, and is supervised by, the Rector who is responsible for performance appraisal.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will have:

1. Experience in all or part of the following ministry areas: youth ministry, children's and family ministry, Christian education and formation.
2. A strong passion for the Christian faith and the ability to articulate it to young people and their families.
3. A commitment to children, young people, and parents, valuing them as an integral part of the total spiritual and social development of the parish family.
4. Excellent leadership skills and ability to educate, inspire, and empower young people, teachers, volunteers, and parents.
5. Genuine affection for children and young people.
6. A current criminal record check

This position is available now, with programs beginning in September 2010.

Applications should consist of:

1. A cover letter which includes an outline of your experience and how you meet the qualifications listed in the position description.

2. A 1 or 2 page statement of your vision for ministry with families and children describing significant ministry experiences which have led you to this vision.

3. Your resume.

Send resumes along with cover letter to:
office@holytrinity.mb.ca

Contact Info

• office:@:holytrinity.mb.ca

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Red Rock Bible Camp

Assistant Food Services Manager

Year round ministry opportunity at a Christian Camp. Training or experience preferred, but we are willing to train.

Responsible to the Food Services Manager.
Agreement with the camp's mission, statement of faith, core values and community life standards is necessary.

Must be service oriented, work well with people and be a team player. Housing, partial board, salary, medical, dental and RRSP benefits provided.

Send resume and testimony to:
Red Rock Bible Camp,
204-320 Main Street,
Steinbach, MB, R5G 1Z1

kim@redrockbiblecamp.com

Contact Info

• kim:@:redrockbiblecamp.com

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Christian Studies International

Overseas Teaching

Make a Difference
Teaching Overseas…

Christian Studies International seeks Christian academics to teach
overseas for one year or more in a secular university. Placements in a
variety of disciplines are available in many countries.

Be a Witness of the Good News in a Secular Setting

Christian Studies International

email us at: csidesk@telus.net

www.christianstudiesinternational.ca

Contact Info

• csidesk:@:telus.net

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