Ministry Assistant, LifeStudents - Kanata Campus (Leave Coverage)
WORKWEEK: Tuesday - Friday & Sunday (Sunday and Friday Required)

HOURS: 40 hours per week

PERIOD: 16 Months (Maternity Leave)

BENEFITS: Health Benefits eligible; phone allowance

DATE REVISED: October 2026

POSITION PURPOSE
The primary purpose is to minister to the congregation of Lifecentre Christian Fellowship Church by providing administrative, organizational, creative, and relational support to the LifeStudents ministry. This will require a passion for students and families both in our church and in our city. This role requires a robust team dynamic, a firm grasp of the culture and vision of Lifecentre, as well as a strong leadership gift that encourages, equips, and empowers leaders and teams in growing together.

OUR MISSION
Creating space to share Jesus with every heart.

OUR STAFF COMMITMENT
All Lifecentre employees are expected to:

Support and uphold the mission, vision, values, beliefs, and strategic direction of Lifecentre Church.

Demonstrate a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a Christ-like, servant-hearted attitude in all areas of ministry and work.

Be devoted to the mission of God and passionate about serving Jesus, people, and our community.

Conduct themselves with integrity, professionalism, humility, and wholehearted leadership.

Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers, contributing positively to team culture and organizational health.

Communicate vision clearly, positively, and with enthusiasm.

Be self-motivated, dependable, and demonstrate strong leadership and team-building abilities.

Be organized, adaptable, and capable of managing changing priorities, deadlines, and ministry needs.

Forward thinker with an imaginative flair, aware of current trends, and leading tools

Demonstrate a willingness to learn new systems, technologies, and processes as required.

Support church-wide services, events, initiatives, and ministry priorities as part of a unified staff team.

Be a current member of Lifecentre Church, or be willing to become one in accordance with our membership process.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bible college, ministry training, or post-secondary education in ministry, theology, leadership, education, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent ministry experience may be considered in place of formal education.

1–3 years of experience working or volunteering in a ministry setting, early childhood education, camp ministry, or a relevant administrative role.

Able to initiate, execute and manage effective systems to communicate to others

Able to mobilize teams to accomplish a mission

Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects/systems simultaneously

Results-focused leadership with persuasive interpersonal skills adaptable to a variety of personalities and situations

Professional in speech, conduct and presentation, worthy of representing Lifecentre well in all organizational and city-wide interactions

Ability to produce each service and execute creative elements with excellence and heart.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
To minister to the congregation of The Life Centre Christian Fellowship Church, with emphasis on providing pastoral services to students through sound teaching and doctrine, programs, and events for the benefit of the Lifecentre community and surrounding neighbourhoods. This also involves managing systems that better care for and connect students into community, leadership, and ministry. As Lifecentre continues to grow and plant new campuses, extending our reach, the Student Ministries Pastor will provide leadership to our weekly student ministry, along with assisting in general pastoral duties relating to the Kanata Campus.





Specific responsibilities are outlined in Appendix A . As Lifecentre continues to grow and evolve, these responsibilities may be modified by your Campus Pastor from time to time to meet the changing needs of the ministry.

Responsible for upholding Biblical priorities and core values of Lifecentre. They should represent a growing personal relationship with Jesus. The Student Ministries Pastor should model a strong relationship with his or her spouse (if married) and children (if applicable). They strive to fulfill their purpose in life and ministry while demonstrating integrity in words, relationships and actions.

2. Directional and Pastoral Leadership of Students (60%)
Responsible for spiritual formation as we are, wholeheartedly caring for students within our campus and community. Responsible for building upon, leading, and pastoring all LifeStudents environments and experiences, from grades six to twelve, with a goal to reach as many students as possible. This will require a firm grasp of Lifecentre’s mission, vision, and values, as well as the ability to work in a team dynamic with staff, student leaders, and adult volunteers.

3. Provide Pastoral Assistance & Support (10%)
Responsible for ministering to the people of Lifecentre through providing pastoral care and ministerial leadership to advance the mission and vision at our Kanata Campus using your unique spiritual gifts and strengths.

4. Administrative Duties (30%)
Responsible for ministering to the students of Lifecentre through various administrative duties that help to organize, manage, report and account for duties. This will include weekly planning, scheduling & training volunteers and managing all applicable areas of leadership within the role.

Appendix A
Detailed Description
Date: October 2026

Responsible for upholding Biblical priorities and core values of Lifecentre. The Ministry Assistant should represent a growing personal relationship with Jesus. The Ministry Assistant should model a strong relationship with their spouse (if married) and children (if applicable). They strive to fulfill their purpose in life and ministry while demonstrating integrity in words, relationships, and actions. Includes, but is not limited to:

Committing to a daily quiet time with God

Participating in community building within the Lifecentre staff and congregation

Setting appropriate boundaries to protect character and integrity

Developing personal evangelism opportunities within and outside the church

Modelling servanthood and generosity through time, talent and treasure

Adhering to and encompassing the qualities and characteristics required of Lifecentre employees, as defined by the Lifestyle Manual

2. Directional and Pastoral Leadership of Students (60%)
Responsible for spiritual formation as we wholeheartedly serve students within the campus and community. Responsible for building upon, leading, and pastoring all LifeStudents environments and experiences, from grades six to twelve, with a goal to reach as many students as possible. This will require a firm grasp of Lifecentre’s mission, vision, and values, as well as the ability to work in a team dynamic with staff, student leaders, and adult volunteers. This includes, but is not limited to:

Leading all aspects of Jr High and Sr High ministry at our Kanata location

Creating engaging environments for both Jr. and Sr.



High Students where they are wholeheartedly committed to Jesus and each other.

Envisioning and mobilizing a leadership team

Pastoring students and their families through seasons of life, helping them draw strength from God's word

Demonstrating organizational skills in ministry initiatives, implementation, and resource management

Connect and collaborate with the Generations Team across each campus to promote unity in content, curriculum, creativity and culture.

3. Provide Pastoral Assistance & Support (10%)
Responsible for ministering to the people of Lifecentre through providing pastoral care and ministerial leadership to advance the mission and vision at our Kanata Campus using your unique spiritual gifts and strengths.

Attending and leading within our Conferences: Heart or Strong where needed

Attending and contributing to all staff events

Attending and contributing to all major church events. Including but not limited to: Christmas, Easter, FoodFest and Prayer Nights.

4. Provide Pastoral Assistance & Support (30%)
Responsible for ministering to the people of Lifecentre through providing pastoral care and ministerial leadership to advance the mission and vision at our Kanata Campus using your unique spiritual gifts and strengths. This includes but is not limited to:

Assist in developing strategies, ideas and content for our weekly youth ministries

Serve on the Teaching Team as needed. This may include Sunday services, Bible School, Conferences, and Training Events

Managing, scheduling and equipping the Student Ministries Leadership team: Both Jr. High and High School

Assisting with Planning and execution of all student retreats, camps, and yearly events

Assisting with Campus events such as, but not limited to, prayer meetings, worship nights, and outreach events

Assist the Campus Pastor as needed with responsibilities that strengthen the campus and church organization

Attend all staff, Campus, and Annual Business Meeting(s).

Use and maintain PCO for scheduling, check-in, workflows, profile management and communication.

Provide monthly reports of goals, wins, and challenges within your ministry role.

Flexibility of Duties:
As Lifecentre continues to grow and evolve, employees may be assigned additional or modified responsibilities that are reasonably related to their position, skills, and organizational needs. Such changes do not alter the fundamental nature of the position and will be communicated as appropriate.

Sample Workweek
Monday OFF

Tuesday 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday 3:30 pm-11:30 pm

Saturday OFF

Sunday 7:30 am-3:30 pm

Additional Required Activities
The sample workweek outlined above reflects the employee’s regular scheduled office hours. Due to the nature of ministry, employees should expect to participate in additional activities outside their regular schedule as part of their salaried compensation.

These activities may include, but are not limited to:

Sunday services and ministry responsibilities (where applicable to the position).

Staff meetings, leadership meetings, and department meetings.

Annual staff retreats, training, and professional development.

Annual Business Meetings and congregational meetings.

Church-wide events, conferences, and ministry initiatives.

Volunteer appreciation events and leadership gatherings.

Periodic evening and weekend responsibilities.

Other duties reasonably related to the position.

The frequency and specific expectations for these activities vary by position and will be outlined in the employee’s Employment Agreement and applicable Schedule(s). Employees are expected to fulfill these responsibilities as part of their overall role and compensation.

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