Job Region/Location: Remote, Canada
Reporting Relationship: National Director
Funding: Ministry Partner Development
Ministry Overview
Power to Change (P2C) seeks to help people know Jesus and experience His power to change the world. We envision millions of volunteers engaged in faith adventures that transform lives through the power of the gospel. You can be a part of this movement of change by applying your skills in P2C Ministries.
Connecting Streams’ vision is to equip and mobilize the Church to help society’s vulnerable populations know Jesus and experience His power to change the world. Through partnerships and teams, we build trusting relationships that foster faith and hope.
Position Overview
The National Widow to Widow Ministry Leader will develop, support, and resource a leadership team who together with them will equip and mobilize believers to reach out intentionally to those who have lost their spouse/partner.
Primary Objectives:
Casting Vision/Establishing Strategic Plan
Work with the Widow to Widow Ministry Leadership Team to create and implement a strategic plan. Cast and implement vision, setting the direction of the ministry
Oversee the formulation of ministry tools and strategy development including the creation of a transferable model of the Widow to Widow ministry.
Develop new strategies and avenues for Widow to Widow ministry working to expand to cities in Canada
Work with the National Ministry Development team to develop and implement strategic plan and achieve objectives
Staff and Volunteer Leadership and Development
Recruit, develop, and support the Widow to Widow Leadership Team
Support Widow to Widow Ministry Leaders in conflict management/problem solving
Coach/mentor Widow to Widow Ministry Leaders regularly
Learn and develop with National Ministry Development Team, share resources, encourage and equip each other, and share expertise
Attend all local CS Training, Celebration and meeting events specific to Widow to Widow Ministry
Conduct ministry reviews and evaluations with Widow to Widow Leadership Team
Help mentor/coach City Leaders in developing/implementing new Widow to Widow ministries
Intentionally pray for your team regularly
Spokesperson for the Ministry
Act as a liaison and represent Connecting Streams with volunteers, organizations, agencies, and events
Brainstorm with National Ministry Development Team to develop new Widow to Widow ministry opportunities
Share vision to help churches/individuals/organizations engage in Widow to Widow ministry
Initiate and cultivate connections and partnership
Speak at and teach workshops on mobilizing people for Widow to Widow ministry
Financial Management
Responsible for the wise stewardship of W2W finances
Authorize expenses for each group
Collect and submit all donations from W2W women and payments (for events – banquets, Spring Getaway) to P2C
Submit all reimbursement, accounts payable and honorarium requests to P2C
Report income and expense figures back to each W2W group annually or as requested
Thank financial supporters regularly
Answer questions from individual W2W women or groups about W2W finances
Education and Experience
5+ years ministry/work related experience
Required Skills and Abilities
A deep, growing, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to use Google Suite or equivalent
Administrative skills, personally organized, good steward of time
Self-motivated, team builder, able to work independently
A genuine desire to see people’s lives transformed by Jesus
Able to cast vision and lead others in developing a strategic plan
Skill in public speaking in small and large gatherings
Skill in leading people spiritually regardless of spiritual context
Ability to relate well with Churches and other Christian Organizations
Other Requirements
A growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a pre-existing belief and demonstration of lifestyle as outlined in the P2C Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith and abide by the biblical principles outlined in these documents.
Funding
This position requires Ministry Partner Development. 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. Power to Change believes that Ministry Partner Development is biblical and God will provide everything necessary to fulfill the calling into ministry: finances, emotional strength and perseverance. Building a ministry partnership team is an integral part of being in ministry. There are many opportunities to bless and encourage the partnership team. Power to Change is committed to providing training and coaching that ensures success in Ministry Partner Development.
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.