Position Type: Full time; Permanent
Job Region/Location: Ottawa, ON
Reporting Relationship: Reports to Christian Embassy Executive Director
Working Conditions: Face to face with leaders and in office
Funding: Ministry Partner Development
Ministry Overview
Power to Change (P2C) Mission Statement
Power to Change seeks to help people know Jesus and experience His power to change the world.
Christian Embassy (CE) Mission & Vision Statement
Inspiring leaders with the person and values of Jesus
Leaders everywhere living and leading wholeheartedly for Christ
CE Overview
The Christian Embassy of Canada is a source of information and inspiration for political, diplomatic and business leaders who are open to learning more about Jesus. By forging relationships of trust, the CE invests in leaders’ professional, personal and spiritual lives, contributing to God’s will being done in Canada and the world.
Primary Objectives
The successful candidate will be held accountable to achieve the following:
Relationship Building (40%)
Leaders are discovering Jesus and choosing to live for Him.
Initiate and develop trusted relationships with leaders
Provide prayer, encouragement and spiritual counsel to individuals
Actively share Christ with leaders
Foster spiritual growth and devotion to God through prayer, fellowship, biblical reflection and leadership development
Outreach (40%)
Leaders gathered will have felt needs met, be inspired and look to Jesus.
Participate and collaborate with the team in organizing and facilitating excellent outreach events and programs (luncheons, dinners, roundtables, seminars, webinars, business tours and international delegations)
Initiate and coordinate an event
Training & Engagement (15%)
Leaders are pointing peers to Jesus.
Inspire, equip and encourage leaders to reach out to those in their sphere of influence for Christ
Equip leaders to make disciples, including inviting them to participate in CE outreach efforts, short-term projects in Canada and around the world
Personal Development (5%)
We are growing in love for God and neighbour.
Establish and pursue a growth plan in the spiritual, relational and personal dimensions of life
Education and Experience
Completed a bachelor’s degree as a minimum – a master’s degree or higher is beneficial
International or cross-cultural ministry experience
Leadership experience at local, national or international level
Required Skills and Abilities
A deep, growing, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ
Genuinely loving leaders and intentionally investing in their lives
Initiating and persevering in developing trusted relationships with wisdom and humility
Communicating professionally (written and verbal), with strong networking skills
Connecting with leaders from different cultural backgrounds and political perspectives
Skill in evangelism and discipleship and commitment to continued growth
Spiritual maturity and discernment; understanding the times
Self-motivated, team builder, ability to multitask, to work both independently and collaboratively, gracious and flexible
Proficient with Google Workspace; strong administrative and organizational skills
Commitment to respecting P2C’s leadership, methods and ministry models
Preferred Skills and Abilities
Fluency in English and French (written and verbal) and possibly other languages
Knowledge of international protocol
Funding
This position requires Ministry Partner Development (MPD). The successful candidate will have the privilege to build a partnership team which provides financial and prayer support for the ministry. The financial support will cover the costs of the candidate’s salary and ministry expenses. P2C believes that MPD is biblical and God will provide everything necessary to fulfill the calling into ministry: finances, emotional strength and perseverance. P2C is committed to providing training and coaching that ensures success in MPD.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Power to Change; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. Candidates who are selected will be required to complete a vulnerable sector check.
The mission of Power to Change is to further the movements of Christian evangelism and discipleship. All Power to Change staff members and volunteers work collectively to further this overall religious mission. The successful candidate for this position must have a pre-existing belief and demonstration of lifestyle as outlined in the Power to Change Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith. The successful candidate must agree to, sign and, in all good conscience abide by the biblical principles outlined by these documents. It is a pre-requisite of employment at Power to Change that any and all staff members and volunteers sign and abide by these documents throughout their course of involvement at Power to Change. For a copy of the Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith, please contact Human Resources.