Ministry: Connecting Streams
Location: Canada
Reports to: National Director
Position type: Supported
Organization Overview
Power to Change is a non-profit movement dedicated to the mission of helping people know Jesus and experience His power to change the world. We have a shared vision to catalyze 10,000+ Communities on Mission across Canada and beyond. Would you like to join a recognized Best Christian Workplace and Christ-centred community that helps you grow professionally and spiritually while changing the world? If you answered yes, come join us!
Ministry Overview
Connecting Streams equips and mobilizes the Church to help society’s vulnerable populations know Jesus and experience His power to change the world. Through partnerships and volunteer teams, we build trusting relationships that foster faith, hope, and lasting transformation.
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Position Overview
The National Stream Lead for Intercultural provides national leadership, strategic direction, and ministry development to strengthen and expand the Intercultural ministry across Canada. This role focuses on developing leaders, establishing church partnerships, supporting local teams, contributing to national ministry strategy, and building sustainable financial and prayer partnerships.
About the Role
In this role, you will be responsible to achieve the following objectives.
Lead and Represent Connecting Streams
In this role you will lead the Intercultural Team. And contribute to the vision, strategy, and direction of Connecting Streams as a member of the Executive Leadership Team. Participate in prayer, discernment, collaborative planning, and ministry decision-making while representing Connecting Streams with volunteers, churches, organizations, agencies, and partners.
Build and Develop Ministry Leaders and Teams
Develop, Strengthen, and Support church team leaders and their teams who are committed to prayer, relationship-building, and gospel proclamation to internationals. Equip and support leaders through mentoring, coaching, training, and spiritual leadership while fostering healthy, sustainable teams with strong volunteer bases and effective resources to serve vulnerable populations. Encourage ongoing growth and collaboration through Connecting Streams gatherings and national events..
Expand and Establish the National Ministry Network
Grow the Intercultural ministry across Canada by establishing new church partnerships, launching volunteer teams, and developing strategic relationships with churches, agencies, and community partners. Explore and establish scalable ministry models that support sustainable national growth, with annual targets and measurable objectives developed collaboratively with the National Director.
Strengthen and Support Existing Teams
Strengthen existing Intercultural teams nationwide by ensuring leaders are equipped, trained, and supported by sustainable volunteer bases and effective ministry resources. Foster consistent growth and healthy team development through ongoing mentoring, coaching, training, and participation in Connecting Streams gatherings and national events.
5. Resource and Sustain the Ministry
Develop a strong, diversified base of financial and prayer partnerships to support the ministry’s annual budget and long-term sustainability. Establish a sustainable funding strategy in alignment with the ministry’s goals, including transitioning from initially declining grant support over five years toward ongoing financial support.
Ministry Partner Development
This role may be supported (Associate) or volunteer (Affiliate Staff), with a commitment of 25–40 hours per week.
For those raising support this includes 5–10% of work hours dedicated to MPD (e.g., 2–4 hours weekly for a 40-hour workweek). This involves regular communication and cultivation with current ministry partners, taking opportunities to challenge partners to increase their support or give additional special gifts, as well as making connections with potential new ministry partners.
Other Responsibilities
Active participation in Chapel services and other ministry specific prayer / Bible study times.
Attendance and participation in the semi-annual Worldwide Day of Prayer.
Attendance and participation in All Staff Forums.
Special projects as assigned by the National Director.
About You
You have a deep, growing relationship with Jesus and a passion to see the Church mobilized and vulnerable populations transformed by Him.
You demonstrate a lifestyle consistent with the P2C Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith.
You are a self-starter with strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
You communicate effectively, build strong relationships, and work well with churches, organizations, and community partners.
You can develop and implement strategic plans, cast vision, and lead, equip, and support teams.
You provide spiritual leadership and adapt well to changing ministry needs.
You are proficient in Google Workspace and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Education and Experience
Five or more years of intercultural ministry or intercultural experience, or relevant ministry or professional experience.
Demonstrated experience in leadership, volunteer mobilization, team development, and relationship-based ministry.
Experience developing strategic plans, building partnerships, and supporting ministry growth.
Experience in fundraising, donor development, or Ministry Partner Development is an asset.
Experience working with churches, Christian organizations, or community agencies is an asset.
What We Offer Our Staff
Health and wellness benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, a Health Care Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program (25+ hours/week).
Paid vacation, including an extra week between Christmas and New Year.
Free FamilyLife Weekend Getaway registration.
Discounts at our Resource Centre.
Group RRSP with matching options available.
Funding
This position requires Ministry Partner Development (MPD), often called ‘support raising,’
We thank all applicants for their interest in Power to Change; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. Candidates who are selected will be required to complete a vulnerable sector check.
The mission of Power to Change is to further the movements of Christian evangelism and discipleship. All Power to Change staff members and volunteers work collectively to further this overall religious mission. The successful candidate for this position must have a pre-existing belief and demonstration of lifestyle as outlined in the Power to Change Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith. The successful candidate must agree to, sign and, in all good conscience abide by the biblical principles outlined by these documents. It is a pre-requisite of employment at Power to Change that any and all staff members and volunteers sign and abide by these documents throughout their course of involvement at Power to Change. For a copy of the Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith, please contact Human Resources.