About Us

The Way Church staff is a team of talented, hard-working, and missionally minded people who are passionate about participating in God’s renewal and restoration of Vancouver. We provide a flexible and highly collaborative environment with strong team support.

The Pastorate is a mission-driven team committed to strengthening pastors for the renewal of the Church in Canada. Rooted in a deep love for the Church, we work collaboratively with faith, integrity, and intentionality shaping our work. We seek to cultivate a team culture marked by humility, generosity, trust, and clarity.

Description

The Ministry Assistant will provide administrative, organizational, event, and project support to the Lead Pastor/Executive Director, helping both The Way Church and The Pastorate operate effectively. The role is shared equally between the two organizations.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, relational, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

Details

Employment Type: Full-time / 40 hrs/week
Location: The Way Church Offices (101-1155 Thurlow St, Vancouver BC), in person, with occasional short trips within Canada
Salary Range: $50,000–$62,500
Projected Start Date: November-December 2026

Responsibilites

The Way Church (50%)

Executive Administration and Projects

• Provide administrative support to Lead Pastor of Vision And Direction

• Coordinate calendars, meetings, email, bookings, travel, and ministry logistics

• Track follow-up items, deadlines, and key administrative needs

• Support the launch of new projects, resources, and initiatives alongside Lead Pastor

• Support the Lead Pastor in their day-to-day responsibilities at The Way, including:

  • Staff gatherings and ministry meetings

  • Event coordination

  • Preparation of preaching and teaching materials

  • Development of communications

Board Administration

• Coordinate Board meetings, calendars, agendas, and meeting materials

• Track decisions, action items, and follow-up

• Support communication between Board members and staff

• Organize and host board, elder, and leadership team gatherings, including off-sites and planning days

Staff Meeting and Events Coordination

• Coordinate staff meeting schedules, agendas, and logistics

• Support hospitality and coordinate volunteers and worship leaders

• Welcome and host guests as needed

• Plan and execute staff days and special events

The Pastorate (50%)

Executive & Ministry Administration

• Support the Executive Director with ministry engagements, travel, scheduling, and projects

• Coordinate communication, bookings, itineraries, and follow-up related to speaking and ministry engagements

• Support the Executive Director’s involvement with The Pastorate Podcast, including:

  • Scheduling

  • Coordinating in-studio recording sessions

  • Managing follow-up tasks as needed

• Support the launch of new projects, resources, and initiatives alongside Jason

Events Coordination — The Pastorate Conference

• Support project management across the conference planning process

• Support speaker, venue, hospitality, volunteer, and event logistics

• Help administer church marketing and direct invitation campaigns

• Support on-site execution and post-conference follow-up

Events Coordination — Pastor Meetups and Retreats

• Support the broader team in the planning and execution of these events as required throughout the year

Qualifications

• A collaborative team player

• A proactive problem-solver with attention to detail

• A confident and empathetic presence, capable of connecting with individuals from diverse backgrounds

• Demonstrated experience in program coordination, administration, and leadership development

• Effective interpersonal communication and presentation abilities, both written and verbal

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities

• Demonstrated passion for pastoral leadership development and empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Pastoral experience is an asset but not a requirement

• Proficiency in Asana, Google Workspace, Planning Center, and Zoom

• Able to work daytime hours, in person in Vancouver, and travel occasionally for short trips within Canada

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Comprehensive group health benefits plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Generous vacation and paid time off policy

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment fostering creativity and innovation

• Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities

• Convenient Downtown office location close to the beach with access to public transportation

How to Apply

To apply, please email the following information to careers@thewaychurch.ca:

• Full Name

• Phone #

• Resumé

• Cover Letter

• References

• How you heard about this position