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POSITION: Cross-cultural Worker(s) (city-wide) ROLE STRUCTURE:

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Full time missionary appointment

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Four-year term

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Self-funded via Shared Funding

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Employed and facilitated by Mission Canada MISSION CANADA PRIORITY: Cultural Language Groups WHERE:

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This prospect is currently available in these cities: Greater Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Windsor, London, Greater Toronto Area & Suburbs, Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax. According to StatCan.gc.ca, 73.7% of Canada’s population live in one of our large urban centres. And this trend continues. WHO:

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With the exception of 1.6M Indigenous Canadians, we are a country of immigrants. And this continues to increase. The 13 largest urban centers also host more than 90% of the Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, etc., of our nation as well, making them prime fields for fulfilling our missionary mandates in our nation.

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Statistics

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Canada estimates that by 2036 between 25 and 30% of Canadians will be immigrants, the highest proportion since 1871. Of these, 55 to 58% will be from Asia. Immigrants and second‑generation individuals may be as high as 49.7% of our population by 2036. Thus, the cross‑cultural need in our nation will continue to grow. WHAT:

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Reaching the unreached is a kingdom priority. The King commissioned His Church to make disciples of all nations, be they far or near. Those of other religious worldviews, and those of none, are our neighbours, co‑workers, fellow students today. They are our Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria. We must reach them with the Good News of Jesus Christ. No passport required.

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QUALIFICATIONS: Representation of Jesus Christ and His Kingdom. The PAOC is a Christian organization that engages in Christian ministry, serving the Christian community.



This position is an important role in carrying out PAOC’s mission and it is critical that your beliefs and conduct are consistent with the beliefs and conduct standards of PAOC.

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Therefore, it is a requirement of this position that your beliefs and conduct adhere to PAOC’s Mission Statement, Core Values, General Constitution and By‑Laws, the Statement of Essential Truths, and any other document that may be established by PAOC regarding standard of conduct. PAOC Credential. The candidate will possess and maintain a PAOC ministry credential, or willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a PAOC ministry credential for the purpose of this role.

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Worker will be an employee of The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC).

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Knowledgeable Regarding Cultural

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Environments. A knowledge and understanding of this cross‑cultural environment is necessary. Ability to gain trust and respect in a new community. Ability to connect and interact with newcomers to Canada. Culturally sensitive.

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Ministry

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Experience - Enterprising and Resourceful. Ministry will include the development of contacts and networks. Ministry experience is necessary. Ability to listen, learn, strategize, collaborate and follow through on the recognized needs of newcomers to Canada.

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Accountability In All

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Areas. Because of the role of a Mission Canada worker is collaborative between Mission Canada, the PAOC district in which the work is taking place,



and the Mission Canada team at the PAOC International Office, the Workers must be skilled at working independently in their defined cultural environment but with multiple accountability partners. Fundraising. The worker must have a demonstrated ability or a willingness to learn to raise an approved budget each year.

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Mission Canada workers are responsible to raise the necessary financial support for their mission efforts and project funds. As well, representing the PAOC’s Mission Canada department, they are catalysts in motivating individuals and churches for missions nationally. Fundraising training is provided during the candidacy stage, prior to a worker being released for employment.

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Canadian

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Citizenship. A Mission Canada applicant for a worker role must be a Canadian citizen or have a Canadian residency with employable status.

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RESPONSIBILITIES: Presence and Platform: English, maintain and advance a presence in the community of focus as a credible witness of Jesus Christ, His Kingdom and His Church; establish, maintain and advance a ministry platform meeting felt‑needs in line with the gospel, providing a mechanism for ministry, building relationships and context for your witness. Declaration and Disciple‑making: In every way, nonverbally, in deeds and with spoken words, declare the gospel of Jesus Christ in culturally contextual ways with the community of focus, making disciples of Jesus who also go on to make disciples who make disciples (cf. Matthew 28:19-20, 2 Timothy 2:2).

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Participate in a local PAOC church and her body life; engage new disciples with local PAOC churches; facilitate local PAOC churches to engage and support new disciples from

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📌 NNN Cross-Cultural Worker (Any City) (Mission)
🏢 The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
📍 Mission