Lead Pastor

Opportunity for Lead Pastor in Rural Southeastern Alberta

July 15, 2022

Vauxhall MB Church (VMB) is looking for a full-time Lead Pastor. The pastor will be responsible for fostering a culture where Christ’s command to make disciples is practiced throughout our church family. The pastor will equip and empower others by enabling them to use their gifts effectively, creating a sense of ownership while establishing a process to routinely monitor and regularly report effectiveness of church ministries. The candidate will be willing to be interviewed with the Alberta MB Conference (ABMB) credentialing team and have strong support for the ABMB Confession of Faith. (https://abmb.ca/about/our-confession-of-faith/ ). This candidate will be familiar with rural congregational life and come with ministry experience and a strong passion for equipping people who can effectively share their faith and care for others.

Vauxhall MB Church Profile

The VMB Church began as a small farming church in the 1930s, built on the foundation of Jesus Christ.   Like many in the community, generations of families have grown together through the years. This congregation of under 100 has people from many generations and includes families from both Vauxhall and the surrounding communities. We have a long-standing history of faithful attendance and strong family connections seeking to serve and minister to our local community. We place a high value on developing the faith of our families and children while honoring all generations in our congregation. VMB Church is characterized by a love for the Lord, a deep desire to grow to know Him and His word, and an enthusiasm to reach out into the community. There is a collective desire to honor the Lord in all things and to passionately share the lifechanging truth of Jesus Christ with the community. This church has been working with a Transitional Pastor since March 2021 and we believe God is guiding us into our next season of growth, rich with opportunity. We are seeking a Lead Pastor that will embrace our vision and move forward with us.

Town of Vauxhall Profile

Vauxhall is a rural, agricultural community in south-eastern Alberta. This town of approximately 1200 supports a number of small businesses and has access to all basic services. Its central location is a short 20-minute drive from Taber and is approximately an hour from both Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. This community is a blend of people, mostly of European origin, with a growing Low German Mennonite population. The town has many newly renovated services including a public library, an outdoor pool, three schools (a K-6 Elementary School, a Grade 7-12 High School that is home to Vauxhall Academy of Baseball and a Grade 7-12 Alternative Program), and other service/infrastructure projects. Vauxhall is home to a variety of different clubs and organizations, offering opportunities for people of all ages from young to old. This thriving small community is warm, friendly, and a wonderful place to raise a family. More information on programs and services can be accessed on the Town of Vauxhall website or by the following link: http://town.vauxhall.ab.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Vauxhall-Profile-2018.pdf

Please submit your resume with references to vauxmb@gmail.com

For more information, please contact:

David Pepneck (403.424.0096) or Denise Biddlecombe (403.654.7415)