Associate Pastor

Yellowknife Vineyard is a multi-generational church committed to helping people encounter

Jesus, grow in their faith, and live it out in everyday life.

We value authentic community, Spirit-led ministry, and teaching that is both biblically grounded

and practically transformative. Our heart is to see people formed spiritually and equipped to

participate in God’s mission - locally and beyond.

The Role

We are seeking an Associate Pastor to join our team and contribute to the spiritual life and

leadership of the church. This role includes key areas of focus in worship, teaching, prayer, and

discipleship, while also participating in the broader responsibilities of pastoral ministry.

The position may be structured as either part-time or full-time, depending on the candidate’s

availability, experience, and gifting.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Worship & Sunday Gatherings

 Collaborate in planning and leading Sunday services

 Support and develop worship and production teams

 Help create meaningful, engaging environments for corporate worship

Preaching & Teaching

 Preach regularly as part of the teaching team

 Communicate Scripture clearly and in ways that connect to everyday life

 Contribute to the overall teaching direction of the church

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

 Encourage and develop a culture of prayer within the church

 Help lead prayer initiatives and support prayer ministry teams

 Model a life of prayer and spiritual formation

Discipleship & Community Life

 Support and help develop small groups and discipleship pathways

 Equip and encourage leaders within the church

 Assist people in taking next steps in their faith

Team Life

 Work closely with the Senior Pastor and pastoral team

 Contribute to the overall vision and direction of the church

 Participate in regular planning, leadership, and ministry rhythms

 Maintain a visible and engaged presence in the life of the church

Qualifications

 A growing and active relationship with Jesus

 Experience in church or ministry leadership (3–5 years preferred)

 Ability to teach and communicate effectively

 Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment

 Alignment with Vineyard values and theology

Personal Qualities

 Relational and approachable

 Spiritually grounded and emotionally mature

 Teachable and adaptable

 Able to take initiative and follow through

 Committed to ongoing personal and spiritual growth

Additional Expectations

 Participate in the life of the church beyond Sunday gatherings

 Engage in personal spiritual practices and leadership development

•  Support the mission and outreach of the church in the local community