Executive Director Search!
Oasis Retreats is an international ministry in its eighth year providing Soul Care to
career Christian Leaders, both pastoral and missionary. As a part of Power to Change (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ, Canada),
since its inception Oasis Retreats has provided 41, five day retreats. Due to the
impending retirement of our founding Executive Director couple, we are looking for
additional leadership for the Oasis Team. Please view the job description below for
further understanding of this opportunity to lead the Oasis Team to the challenge of both
continuing what has been established and further development of this dynamic and unique
Canadian based ministry. Resumes to be submitted via email to oasisministries@powertochange.org.
Starting date is flexible and position will remain open until decision is made regarding a
suitable candidate. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Job Description For:
Oasis Retreats Executive Director
Interested applicants should submit resume to
oasisretreat@powertochange.org
Full time position, reporting to Executive Director Of Ministries of Power to Change (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ, Canada)
I. Tasks for this Position:
Contact/Promotion/Marketing
- Develop Oasis Retreats to the point that in North America it is the preferred retreat
providing soul care for couples and singles who have been emotionally and spiritually wounded
in ministry.
- Lead in developing the international expansion of Oasis Retreats.
- Actively network with existing and potential Christian leaders about Oasis Retreats.
- Successfully market Oasis Retreats.
- Participate in existing structures to ensure that the ministry has a capital base to fund
the operational expenses of the ministry.
Future Development
- Create and execute a plan with Accountability Council approval for the national and
international expansion of Oasis Retreats that will maintain agreed standards of quality of
service at each individual retreat.
- Broaden our denominational/para-church ministries base, through methods that support the
values and principles of Oasis Retreats.
- In association with the Executive Council of the ministry develop and execute a plan to
ensure that Oasis Retreats are effectively funded without staff including the Director having
to raise their own support.
Administration
- Be accountable to the Accountability Council for the effective management of all
finances associated with the ministry.
- Prepare an annual budget for approval by your Accountability Council, and presentation
to Power to Change (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ, Canada)..
- Meet at least quarterly with your Accountability Council to account for progress of the
Ministry, guidance and future planning.
Retreat Preparation/Administration/Follow-up
- Ensure that each Oasis Retreat is delivered to the agreed standards.
II. Requirements for this Position (Character, Experience & Gifting):
- Have good interpersonal and relational skills, in person, in groups, and on the phone.
First impressions at all levels are important. Potential participants and denominational/mission
leaders need to sense immediately your non-manipulative servant heart of genuine concern for the
true SOUL CARE of the SPIRITUAL GATEKEEPERS of North America and the world.
- Have a track record of effective pastoral /missionary ministry working with multiple staff.
- We are looking for a “WOUNDED HEALER”. There should be understanding of or personal
experience in the common process experienced by many leaders: a setting aside from normal
ministry or leadership involvement due to involuntary causes for a period of time, having
experienced the benefits of deep hurt and serious evaluation of life and ministry.
- Have a background in church or ministry leadership roles with a keen understanding of
how denominations/missions and churches function. Should have the respect and the ability to
work effectively with a whole range of evangelical denominations/missions, in the spirit of
mutual respect and cooperation.
- Have a servant attitude and the desire to work as part of a team, with the sensitivity
of realizing the importance of transitioning well from the founding leadership of OASIS RETREATS
to taking over as the new Director. Should have the ability to draw on the strengths and
resources of team members and the organization, and a deep desire to continue a healthy
relationship with the previous leadership.
- Strong communication skills; the ability to speak articulately and effectively to groups
and individuals.
- Consistent witness for Jesus Christ and a courteous attitude in dealing with people.
- Willingness to adhere to the standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of faith of Power to Change (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ, Canada).
- Capacity and willingness to use technology and be able to competently use the computer,
including PowerPoint.
- Understands and facilitates the emotional/spiritual process that provides support and
enables change for Oasis participants.
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