Diocese of Algoma

Job Title: Congregational Development Officer

As part of our new 5 year Strategic Plan for the Anglican Diocese of Algoma, we are committed to developing healthy congregations.  To help us achieve this initiative, we need a passionate and enthusiastic person in a new staff position of Congregational Development Officer.

Job Description

Reporting to the Bishop and working with the Strategic Plan Implementation Committee, the Congregational Development Officer will develop and co-ordinate Benchmarks for healthy parishes.  The Congregational Development Officer will then train assessment teams to evaluate parishes, and provide practical and pastoral support to build congregations throughout the Diocese.

Job Requirements

Our ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Proven track record in the development of healthy and vital church congregations, either in the role of the incumbent or a lay staff person
• Strong and effective teaching skills with experience in developing and leading training programmes, and working in a team atmosphere
• Gifted leader who inspires trust
• A passion for building and sharing a vision of strong and healthy congregations
• Experience and sensitivity in change management
• University graduate
• Thorough knowledge of the Anglican church, and its challenges and opportunities

Work Environment

The Congregational Development Officer will be based in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, where the Bishop’s office is located. As the Diocese extends from Thunder Bay, ON, in the northwest of the province to Gravenhurst in Central Ontario, there will be overnight traveling involved in this job.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full-time position

Competitive salary with full benefits

Initial 2 year contract

How to Apply

If you desire to Live the Vision and Proclaim the Joy of our new Strategic Plan and believe that you are qualified for this position, please apply in writing with your resume and salary expectations to:

The Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen Andrews

Bishop of Algoma

PO Box 1168

Sault Ste Marie ON

P6A 5N7

The deadline for applications is September 30th, 2009.