Ministry Development Coordinator - Ontario Region and Canada

About the role

Awana Canada is looking for a Ministry Development Coordinator for the Ontario region and Canada. The coordinator supports the mission of equipping leaders to reach children through long-term relational discipleship, strengthening ministry at the local church level and developing ministry leaders. The role combines regional ministry development with a specialty focus in communications, video editing and curriculum/resource development. It is a full-time contract of 37-40 hours per week for 12 months, reporting to the Operations and Resources Director.

Key responsibilities

• Fund development and ministry partnerships: align Awana's vision with donors and churches, build relationships with pastors, mission boards and ministry leaders, communicate ministry needs and impact, collect stories and testimonies, and represent Awana professionally.
• Church care and ministry support: encourage and coach partnered churches, schedule meetings with pastors and ministry directors, identify needs and support initiatives such as AwanaGO.
• Training and leadership development: organize and lead onsite and virtual training, coach leaders in volunteer development and ministry growth, visit churches, present at events, mentor emerging leaders and support new ministry start-ups.
• Content and creative development: edit and produce ministry videos, create written content such as newsletters and social media posts, assist with digital communication strategies and support branding consistency.
• Curriculum and resource development: help write, edit and refine curriculum and discipleship materials, review educational content for clarity and theological alignment, and develop practical tools for churches and families.

Required profile

• Familiarity with Awana and a passion for reaching children and families with the Gospel through relational discipleship.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, strong relational and interpersonal abilities, and experience mentoring, coaching and developing volunteers or leaders.
• Confidence speaking in front of groups, conferences or training environments; ability to work independently in a remote team setting.
• Experience implementing plans and managing ministry initiatives, and basic understanding of budget management and fundraising.
• Ability to travel within the region and occasionally across Canada (about 5-6 weeks per year).
• Preferred: video production and editing, curriculum or discipleship resource development, church communications, children's/youth/family ministry leadership, and training and event facilitation.

Required skills

• Digital tools: Google Workspace, ZOHO, Humi and Keela.
• Video editing software and digital communication platforms.
• Writing and editing, especially in ministry or educational contexts.

What we offer

• Full-time contract of 37-40 hours per week for 12 months.
• 2 weeks of vacation plus Christmas break.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to the Awana Canada opportunities team.