ABOUT SWAN CITY CHURCH:

SCC is a church of about 200 people in our second year since planting. We currently gather on Sundays in a hotel conference room, and we are actively looking for a permanent home. Theologically, we sit between the Evangelical Mennonite Conference and Calvary Chapel. Our main distinction is that we are congregationally led: the congregation holds final authority, the Board of Elders leads on its behalf, and the pastor serves under the oversight of the Board.

THE ROLE:

The Lead Pastor is the spiritual overseer and shepherd of the congregation. Responsibilities include:

- Shepherding the flock
- Preaching and teaching
- Mentoring
- Counselling
- Prayer
- Listening
- Setting vision, together with the Board of Elders
- Overseeing staff
- Officiating weddings, funerals, and baptisms, and providing visitation
- Serving as an ex-officio member of the Board of Elders

The Lead Pastor reports to the Board of Elders. The position is full-time, typically 40-50 hours per week with flexible schedule as necessary.

WHAT WE ASK OF A CANDIDATE

- A resume of your job and ministry experience
- A doctrinal statement, written in your own words,



describing what you believe on each doctrine in the Swan City Church Statement of Faith (attached)
- At least three references
- A written personal testimony of faith

We also look for the biblical qualifications for ministers found in Acts 6:3-4, 1 Timothy 3:1-13, Titus 1:5-9, and 1 Peter 5:1-4.

WHAT THE PROCESS LOOKS LIKE

- Once we've reviewed your materials, the Search Committee may invite you and your family for a candidating visit that includes both ministry and fellowship.
- During that visit, you would meet with the Board of Elders to discuss terms of ministry, outside service, study opportunities, moving expenses, and any other questions you have.
- The Board would then bring a recommendation to the congregation, which makes the final decision by vote at a congregational meeting.
- If called, there is a review at three months, followed by an annual review each year after that.

Throughout this process, we want to call someone for a ministry, not someone who brings a ministry with them, while recognizing and valuing your personal gifting.

📌 Lead Pastor (Grande Prairie)
🏢 Swan City Church
📍 Grande Prairie