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 ex

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