Stewardship Animator UCC East

Growth and Stewardship Animator UCC East

The Growth Department within the Organizational Development and Strategy Unit of The United Church of Canada is seeking an individual to fill the role of Growth and Stewardship Animator UCC East, on a permanent full-time basis (35 hours per week).

This position is deployed into UCC East serving the communities of faith of either First Dawn Eastern Edge or Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters.

The Organizational Development and Strategy (ODS) Unit plays a crucial role in supporting the General Council Office by developing, executing, and communicating its vision and strategic priorities. This unit helps shape the public face of the United Church, enhancing the denomination’s principled presence in the public square and strengthening its invitation to church across the country and its ministries.

The unit coordinates research, planning, and evaluation, and assists in nourishing congregations, supporting Regional Councils, advancing national programs, and contributing to the effective administration of the church. It encompasses the GCO's planning function (both strategic and operational), reporting, and evaluation. Furthermore, the unit includes a communications department staffed by subject matter experts who ensure alignment in key messaging, a Growth department dedicated to the church’s overarching priority of growth, and Ministries in French.

The Growth department works with the regions to cultivate innovation, strengthen existing congregations toward transformation, and seed and grow new Communities of Faith.

Within the framework of Toward 2035, and the General Council strategic plan, under the direction of the Director of Growth and Ministry Development, and working directly with Regional Council Staff and Volunteers, Growth and Stewardship Animators support the life of the church; strengthening current and emerging communities of disciples in a contextual life of invitation as they seek to continue the story of Jesus in their own time and place.

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• Post-secondary education in theology, ministry, social services, community development, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and lived experience;
• At least four years of experience in innovative congregational leadership, outreach or overseas ministry or education and community development with demonstrated skills in stewardship development, programming, fundraising, and project management;
• Formation and grounding consistent with the theology, polity and ethos of the United Church of Canada;
• Experience supporting leaders and volunteer bodies through discernment, planning and implementation of ministry initiatives;
• Experience supporting or participating in innovative, experimental, or emerging ministry of expressions is an asset;
• Experience using qualitative and quantitative data to inform planning, evaluate outcomes and support continuous learning is an asset;
• Experience supporting or participating in rural ministry settings, with insight into the challenges, blessings, and opportunities present in rural communities;
• Demonstrated experience guiding groups in discernment processes, spiritual practice and theological reflections.
• Knowledge of the life and work of The United Church of Canada or another denomination, if the latter, a willingness to develop United Church knowledge and skills;
  Membership would be considered a key asset;
• Ability to communicate Christian Discipleship as a life of invitation and generosity, relating policies and programs to faith, and reflecting…