Ministry Vacancy

Minister of Congregation and Community Development

Vacancy Listing

Robertson-Wesley is a large urban church located at the western end of the downtown core in the Oliver community of Edmonton AB. We are a faith community that embraces all as family members; each member of the family is supported and encouraged in both their spiritual and social growth and development to realize their full potential within the faith community. We are welcoming, inclusive and Affirming congregation. We have an excellent music program.

We seek a second full-time minister (OM/DM) with responsibilities for congregation and community development for our ministerial team. Skills necessary would be: warm, outgoing personality; respect for scholarship; and honouring the gifts and dedication of others. The ministers are the face of the congregation in the wider context and reflect our faith.

Responsibilities for this position include: family & children ministry; youth & young adult ministry; outreach ministry; and social justice ministry. Shared responsibilities with the team minister; worship; pastoral care; governance; administration; weddings/funerals; and continuing education. Applicants must be eligible for ordination or commissioning within the United Church of Canada.

A JNAC report including a position profile is available from the Conference office and here on the Robertson Wesley website.JNAC Report

The closing date for applications is: Feb 15, 2011.

This position is available starting July 1, 2011.

Contact Person

Geoffrey Wilfong-Pritchard
St. Andrew's United Church
9915 148 Street NW
Edmonton AB T5N 3G1
780-452-4454

Joint Needs Assessment Committee

Morris Treasure (Chair)
Lois Field (Secretary)
David Beckman
Glen Warren
Carol Ann Inglis
Steven Johan (Presbytery)
Bev Baptiste (Presbytery)

Joint Search Committee

Ron Soans (Chair)
Judy Hayman (Secretary)
Carol Anne Inglis
David Beckman
Geoff Wilfong-Pritchard (Presbytery)
Marg May (Presbytery)