Lead Pastor – Elmira Pentecostal Assembly
Community: Elmira, ON
Position Hiring: Lead Pastor
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Submit Resumes to: Sam Sibley – WOD Regional Director South
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Church Website: elmiraassembly.com/
JOB DESCRIPTION HIGHLIGHTS
The Lead Pastor provides pastoral and organizational leadership for all
aspects of the church, giving special emphasis to equipping of staff and
volunteers, teaching and preaching, and collaborative work with the Board.
Building and developing relationships with the congregation and community
is essential in helping everyone to thrive in all aspects of their walk with Jesus Christ.
LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
Education: A bachelor’s degree in theology or a related field. A master’s or higher degree is an asset.
Credentials: Active PAOC credentials
Ministry Experience: 5-year previous lead pastor role would be an asset.
Giftings: Relational, Outward Facing, Clear Communicator, Connect and Share Vision, Humble Positive Leader
MISSION
Making disciples to reach the lost. We feel this will be a work in process in
collaboration with the board and our new lead pastor.
VISION
Build a community to reach teach and love through genuine relationships.
This we be a focus with the board of the future lead pastor to set out a clear vision for all aspects of ministry.
CORE VALUES
Worshipping God
Cultivating intergenerational relationships
Loving each other through fellowship and care
Reaching our community
Supporting Missions
Our Story
We celebrated our 101st anniversary September 2022. Elmira Pentecostal started from humble tent meetings and are now blessed to meet at our wonderful facility on the corner of Arthur street and Whippoorwill in Elmira Ontario. In September of 2022 we renovated our sanctuary and recently finished a large building project with the addition of a elevator. EPA has always prioritized in reaching our community, training up our next leaders, and reaching the world with the gospel through our missions support. We
are honored to have sent and supported many missionaries over the past 100 years including Annie Cressman, Bill & Bev Pharand, Greg & Sarah Seiling to name a few and continue to support numerous missions organizations. We also realize we all have neighbors who need to hear the good news and have always been a church wanting to reach our community.
Ministries
Children’s Ministry
Jr. High Ministry
Youth Ministry
Young Adults Ministry
Circles (Small Group)
Joy (50+)
First Impressions
Women’s Ministry
Men’s Ministry
Staff and Key Leaders
Greg Seiling – Interim Lead Pastor
Mykayla Brubacher – Jr High, Youth, Young Adults
Church Board:
Mike Seiling
Heather Card
Luke Chamberlain
Linda Robertson
Jamie Raben
Demographics
Church community of age 0 to 99. We long for community in fellowship, worship and to serve our Lord & Savior. We also have a heart for local and global missions. Average Sunday attendance of approximately 100.
Industry
Manufacturing, Tech, Education
Schools
2 Elementary Schools, 1 Middle School, 1 High School
Shopping, services, conveniences
Located 10 minutes from Waterloo providing numerous shopping centers,
university & college opportunities, and various local stores.
Distance from major centres
10 minutes North of Waterloo
Sports, recreation, outdoor activities in the community
Vibrant community offering all major sports activities.
Newly built multi facility including 2 ice pads, gym, pool, walking track and
offer numerous activities.
Jr. B hockey club.
Yearly Maple Syrup Festival.