Strathmore United Church

Full-Time Minister

The Strathmore United Church community is experiencing a time of transition, challenge and opportunity as we seek a replacement for our retiring minister, and a half-time minister for the newly-created Child and Youth Minister position.

Strathmore is a rapidly growing community of 11,000 people, located on the Trans Canada Highway, 30 minutes east of Calgary, and a short drive to the Rocky Mountains. Although the growth of the community has been significant over recent years, the Strathmore United Church members appreciate the strong sense of community which exists, and identify as areas of strength: the friendliness of the people; the focus on meaningful worship; caring and prayerful fellowship; the openness of the church community; community outreach and caring for the extended community; and the focus on pastoral care.

We are seeking a full-time minister who will provide leadership in building a vibrant Christian community so that folks of all ages and stages feel that they belong and have a role to play in the life and work of the congregation. The congregation has identified desirable qualities and skills for the position, including the following:

strong and effective people skills;

strong communication skills;

compassion and understanding and the ability to work with all ages;

strong leadership and organizational skills and the ability to facilitate the growth of the church community;

a vital interest in music of all kinds; and

a strong foundation of faith and spirituality and the ability to relate the scriptures to day-to-day living and to inspire others on their faith journey.

The priority of the Search Committee is on filling the full-time position. Consideration will be given to the possibility of a team applying for the two positions, however, if a suitable arrangement is not possible, the committee will fill the full-time position and involve the minister in a continued search for a Child and Youth minister.

Detailed information relating to the Strathmore United Church community may be found on our website: www.suchurch.com.

We welcome all applications.

Information is also available by telephone (403-901-0312) or fax (403-901-1427) from Ed Anderson, JSC Chairperson.

Resumes can be faxed to Ed, or E-mailed to Susan Biskup, Corresponding Secretary, jsbiskup@myipplus.net, or mailed to Susan Biskup, 410 - 4^th Street, Strathmore AB T1P 1B4.