Regional Stream Leader

Ministry:  Connecting Streams

Location:  Toronto GTA, Edmonton (Northern Alberta) & BC Lower Mainland

Reports to: National Stream Leader

Position type: Ministry Partnership Development

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 teams, we build trusting relationships that foster faith and hope.

Position Overview

The Regional Stream Leader provides spiritual leadership and builds relationships with churches in their region to help engage vulnerable people and connect them with Connecting Streams ministries. The role supports the development, launch, and long-term sustainability of ministry initiatives by equipping and encouraging churches and ministry teams. 

About the Role

In this role, you will be responsible to achieve the following objectives:

• Build and maintain relationships with local churches

• Strengthen church engagement by cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with churches across the region, increasing awareness of, and participation in, Connecting Streams ministries.

• Equip churches for community impact by encouraging, resourcing & equipping churches with practical tools, training and support that enables vulnerable individuals and communities.

• Provide spiritual leadership by modelling Christ-centered leadership, fostering spiritual growth, encouraging prayer and ensuring all ministry activities align with the organization’s mission, values & biblical principles.

• Foster effective communication to ensure churches & ministry partners receive timely, relevant, and engaging communication regarding ministry opportunities, events, resources & updates

• Support and develop ministry leaders by building strong relationships with church and ministry leaders through encouragement, guidance, and ongoing support that strengthens leadership capacity and ministry effectiveness

• Expand regional ministry impact by Identifying opportunities to grow the reach and effectiveness of Connecting Streams through development of strategic partnerships, increasing church engagement, and supporting initiatives that advance ministry impact throughout the region.

• Time Commitment: approximately 20 hours a week with flexibility based on the size and needs of the assigned region

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 your National Stream Lead.

About You

• You have a deep, growing, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.

• You have a genuine desire to see people’s lives transformed by Jesus.

• You have a growing relationship with Jesus and spiritual maturity

• You have strong relationship-building and communication skills

• You have the ability to think strategically and mobilize others

• You have experience leading, discipling, or mentoring others

• You are organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently

Education and Experience

• Experience serving in church leadership, parachurch ministry, or community outreach.

• Demonstrated experience building partnerships with churches or ministry leaders.

• Experience discipling, mentoring, or equipping volunteers and leaders.

• Familiarity with ministry to vulnerable populations (e.g., prison, addictions, inner city, intercultural contexts) is an asset.

• Experience in networking, regional ministry development, or team leadership is preferred.

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP or similar program considered an asset

• Experience with Dayforce HCM or similar program considered an asset

What We Offer Our Staff

• Employer-paid extended health and dental benefits (if 25+ hours a week)

• Health Care Spending Account  

• Group RRSP contribution options with up to 4% matching after 1 year of employment

• Access to our Employment Assistant Program (EAP) (if 25+ hours a week)

• Paid vacation

• Free registration for FamilyLife Weekend Getaway

• Extra vacation week from Christmas to New Year

• Weekly Chapel services

• Semi-annual Worldwide Day of Prayer participation

• Discounts at our Resource Centre

Funding

This position requires Ministry Partner Development (MPD), often called ‘support raising,’ which is an integral part of being in ministry. Power to Change believes the biblical process of MPD will provide the necessary financial support for the candidate's salary and expenses, and the prayer support needed to sustain their commitment. Power to Change is committed to providing training and ongoing coaching through the MPD journey. MPD is a critical part of your ministry; it requires a clear vision and perseverance.

5-10% of a staff member's work hours are to be designated to MPD (ex. two (2) to four (4) hours/week for those working 40 hours/week). 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.