Church Positions

Available at Immanuel CRC (Richmond BC):

Immanuel CRC, a multi-cultural, multi-generation community in Richmond, BC, Canada, is hiring for the positions below:

To apply, please send resumes to: hr@icrc.ca.

If you are a member at ICRC and are looking for volunteer areas to serve, visit https://icrc.ca/serve/

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Who we are looking for

  • A pastor whose life reflects a deep, ongoing relationship with God, and whose character
    is shaped according to biblical values (1 Tim 3 and Titus 1).
  • A pastor who has a lived experience of discipleship and disciplemaking, and is excited to
    see the Great Commission worked out in the local church.
  • A pastor who has lived experienced of inter- and cross-cultural ministry.
  • An associate pastor who will grow into a leadership role over the next 3+ years.
  • Candidates should be open to being ordained as Minister of the Word in the Christian
    Reformed Church of North America.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  1. Preaching & Worship
    • Preach once a month initially, with increasing frequency over time.
    • Shape and sharpen liturgical worship of the English service.
    • Equip and empower worship team(s) for Sunday service, Young Adults Fellowship, and
      other worship occasions as necessary.
    • Conduct baptism, communion, marriages and funerals as part of the worship life of the
      church.
  2. Discipleship & Disciplemaking
    • To be a disciple and to make disciples.
    • Journey alongside key leaders, discerning their developmental needs and equipping
      them for ministry.
    • Review and run courses that equip and edify congregants, such as Alpha, Read the Bible
      for Life and the Sanctuary Course.
    • Develop a system of pastoral care for the English ministry.
    • Disciple a specific demographic within the congregation: parents of young children.
  3. Missional Engagement
    • Develop and launch the second English Service.
    • Cultivate sustainable local missions and social justice initiatives.

Qualifications:

  • Must have God's calling to church ministry.
  • Subscribe to and agree with ICRC’s Statement of Faith.
  • Graduate from a recognized seminary
  • Fluency in spoken and written English
  • Previous pastoral/church ministry experience with preference for leadership experience at a ministry and/or congregation level
  • Holds a passionate vision for a multi-generational and multi-ethnic church

Join our team as we work to further the Kingdom of God in Richmond, B.C.

Working Hours:

40 hours per week (Full Time)

General Description:

The Children’s Ministry Pastor participates alongside the body of believers at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church (ICRC) to teach children the Christian faith that they might be transformed into the likeness of Christ.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for toddlers/preschool to Grade 6 in the ICRC English & Mandarin Congregations.
  • Organize, plan & lead the Children Sunday school, Kids Connect, Vacation Bible School and other children activities.
  • Recruit & provide training for the volunteer team.

Qualifications:

  • Graduate of a recognized seminary.
  • Shepherd’s caring heart and good interpersonal skills.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English; Mandarin proficiency is an asset.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Adherence to the doctrines of the Christian Reformed Church of North America.
  • Criminal record check required.
  • Experience in children’s ministry preferred.

Working Hours:

40 hours per week (Full Time)