Campus Pastor

ELIM CHRISTIAN CARE SOCIETY•Fleetwood, BC

1d•CA$43 - CA$48•Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Pastor is a preacher, teacher, leader, and a member of the Pastoral Ministry Team at Elim Village Fleetwood. Performed from a Christian faith perspective, the Pastoral team sets the direction of spiritual wellness within the community, working with other Elim teams to foster community, enrich the spiritual lives of residents, staff and volunteers, and help them feel the embrace of a caring Christian community.

Requirements

Master of Divinity or equivalent degree
Completion of courses or training relevant to spiritual care, loss, grief support, and end-of-life care.
Demonstrated experience working with older adults
Sensitivity and the ability to work within spiritual, religious, and cultural diversity
Proficient in computer and communication technology
Skilled and effective in leading and preaching at church services, Bible studies, funerals, and memorial services
Excellent active listening, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member
Multicultural understanding and the ability to respect and facilitate support for the various spiritual paths, lifestyles, beliefs, and values of Elim’s residents and staff
Able to initiate conversations and build rapport easily with a wide diversity of residents and their families
Committed to personal, physical, spiritual, emotional, and intellectual well-being and development
Strong understanding of and compliance with the principles and practices of confidentiality
Able to uphold ethical and professional standards in a manner that honors the values, standards of care, and faith heritage of Elim Village

Nice To Haves

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is preferred

Responsibilities

Maintaining an active and visible presence within Elim Village
Preaching at and/or leading worship services, funeral services, prayer services, and other spiritual gatherings
Enhancing the spiritual well-being of the community through traditional and creative methods, enabling everyone “to feel the embrace of a caring Christian community.”
Providing a caring and compassionate presence in daily interactions
Leading educational opportunities, such as Bible studies
Delivering high-quality written and verbal communication
Responding to events where residents, families, and staff members would benefit from spiritual support, guidance, and the leadership presence of a Pastor
Participating in meetings and program events as required
Performing other duties as assigned