Education and Qualifications

• A person of deep faith, Godly wisdom and courage, and a biblical leader with the characteristics described in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1

• A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in theology, missiology, or other relevant field; alternately, leadership experience in an organization or large church
• Effective as a team player and leader
• Models a servant leadership style
• Community involvement at a leadership level
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the Evangelical Free Church of Lethbridge
• Appropriate pastoral credentialing with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada, or willingness to engage with the denomination
• Commitment to the empowerment and equipping of lay people to lead our ministries

Experience, Abilities, and Skills Required

• 5 – 10 years of providing leadership in an organization or large church
• Highly motivated, with a commitment to excellence
• Gifted in organizational leadership and skilled in implementation and integration
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize work tasks across a diverse set of people
• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Committed to exhibiting a positive attitude and living a healthy, balanced lifestyle
• Ability to work with and lead volunteers
• Spiritual gifts in the areas of leadership, discernment, and mercy
• A clear testimony of seeking God and living according to principles of biblical character

Education and Qualifications

• A person of deep faith, Godly wisdom and courage, and a biblical leader with the characteristics described in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.

• A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership, Business Administration, or Commerce. Alternately, progressive experience in organizational leadership and management in a business, organization, or large church.

• Complementary gifting to the Lead Pastor.

• Effective as a team player and leader.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in building and leading a large senior staff team.

• Models a servant leadership style.

• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the Evangelical Free Church of Lethbridge.

• Appropriate pastoral credentialing with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada, or willingness to engage with the denomination.

• Commitment to the empowerment and equipping of lay people to lead our ministries.

Experience, Abilities, and Skills Required

• 12–15 years of providing corporate or divisional leadership in a business, organization, or large church.

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of management and leadership principles.

• Highly motivated, with a commitment to excellence.

• Demonstrated ability to conceive and implement effective operating processes and procedures (i.e. a systems thinker).

• Gifted in organizational leadership and skilled in implementation and integration.

• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize work tasks across a diverse set of people.

• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Committed to exhibiting a positive attitude and living a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

• Ability to work with and lead volunteers.

• Spiritual gifts in the areas of leadership, discernment, and administration.

• A clear testimony of seeking God and living according to principles of biblical character.

If, after prayerful consideration, you feel called to this position then we want to hear from you.

To apply, please send the following in PDF format to the private and confidential email search@efreelethbridge.ca with the subject line ‘Executive Pastor’:

• A cover letter expressing why you are interested and how your experiences have prepared you for this ministry
• Your comprehensive resume
• Your faith story
• Your philosophy of ministry