Full-Time Co-Pastor of Family & Youth Ministry & Intergenerational Discipleship at Immanuel CRC (Hamilton, ON)

Job Description

Position Overview

Immanuel Christian Reformed Church is seeking a full-time Co-Pastor of Faith Formation to serve alongside our current Pastor within a collaborative, gift-based Co-Pastor ministry model. Under the leadership of Council and the Executive Team, our Co-Pastors work as a unified pastoral team, each leading within their distinct areas of strength while supporting one another across the wider life of the church.

This role is centered on next-generation growth, discipleship from cradle to adulthood, and equipping our volunteer network and ministry teams to flourish.

Primary Areas of Focus

Intergenerational Faith Formation: Direct and support life-long faith formation across all age demographics, intentionally developing strategic ministries and mentorship pathways that bridge the gap between our congregation and younger families.

Strategic Operational Leadership: Serve as a visionary team-builder who utilizes gifts in organizational leadership to coordinate ministry teams, manage project execution, and cultivate a collaborative staff environment.

Volunteer Infrastructure: Design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive volunteer infrastructure strategy tasked with actively recruiting, equipping, and supporting lay leaders.

Staff Leadership: Provide direct oversight, goal setting, and encouragement for the Family Ministry Leader.

Shared Pastoral Responsibilities

Preaching & Worship: Preach biblically rooted sermons grounded in Scripture and the Reformed confessions, collaborating on preaching series and liturgy planning when scheduled to preach.

Pastoral Care: Provide relational pastoral care and visitation across an intergenerational congregation, with a particular focus on youth, young adults, and young families.

Denominational & Council Life: Participate in Classis Hamilton, denominational gatherings, Consistory, and Council meetings.

Qualifications and Core Attributes

Ordained Minister of the Word in the CRCNA, Commissioned Pastor, or candidate eligible for call/commissioning within the Christian Reformed Church.

Theological alignment rooted in Scripture and the Reformed confessions.

Collaborative Spirit: A proven team player who thrives in a shared-leadership model marked by mutual support, clear communication, and shared purpose.

Vision & Energy: A forward-looking leader with contagious faith and the strategic vision to cultivate vibrant next-generation ministries.

Relational Wisdom: Emotional maturity, pastoral sensitivity, and a peacemaker's heart.

Compensation and Terms

Position Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package in accordance with Classis Hamilton and CRCNA guidelines.

Accountability: Accountable to Council and Executive; collaborative peer relationship with Co-Pastor.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume/CV, a brief cover letter, and your pastoral profile to the Search Committee at [email protected].

For more details about our congregation, our values, and community context, please view our full Church Profile at immanuelministries.ca. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled.

About

Who We Are

Immanuel Christian Reformed Church (ICRC) is an active, intergenerational congregation of approximately 310 members located on Hamilton's West Mountain in Ontario. Established in 1959 as part of Classis Hamilton, our church is deeply rooted in Scripture and the Reformed confessions while remaining vibrantly engaged with our neighbourhood and the broader city. We are a financially healthy, generous community that actively supports local outreach, denominational ministries, and global missions.

Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission: To grow in loving God by walking in the Spirit, serving each other, and reaching out to our neighbours.
Vision: Empowered by the Spirit, we seek a community where all members grow in faith, honour God in worship and daily life, build each other up in love, and serve those around us for the sake of God's Kingdom.
Core Values: We are guided by core commitments to prayer, gift-based ministry, youth participation, intentional fellowship, small-group belonging, Christ-centered outreach, and vision-centered leadership.

Worship and Ministries

Worship Life: We gather every Sunday at 10:00 AM for celebrative, intergenerational worship that blends traditional hymns and contemporary songs with strong congregational singing and biblically rooted preaching.
Faith Formation: We invest heavily in discipleship across every life stage, including Nursery, Rocks and Roots (ages 3 to Grade 2), Marvel (Grades 3 to 5), Dive In (Grades 6 to 8), and an active Youth Group (Grades 8 to 12).
Adult and Intergenerational Life: Spiritual growth continues through Faith Families (small groups), Refresh Women’s Ministry, Men’s Ministry, North of 60, and our Friendship Group for individuals with special needs.

Our Community and Partnerships

Located in the Rolston neighbourhood of Hamilton (a diverse city of 535,000 residents), Immanuel sits directly adjacent to Calvin Christian School and close to Redeemer University, McMaster University, Mohawk College, and Hamilton District Christian High. Our local outreach includes an onsite Community Fridge and Pantry, the Athens Street Community Garden, and annual Summer Adventure Camps. We also share our building with the Hamilton Korean Presbyterian Church, partner with churches in León, Nicaragua, and actively collaborate with the inner-city TrueCity Network.

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