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Online MEADS Class

10/30/2019

 

  Registration  deadline Friday Nov 1st
 
 
Upcoming MEADS Class

MEADS is an in-depth educational program providing interactive learning in subject matters relevant to the church mission and message. It is a certificate program requiring 12 courses. Recently we’ve been adding new courses to better equip congregational leadership.  Our next session will be our first to take place via live class AND live online participation. It will be:

Congregational Leadership
 
Monday November 4 – Friday November 8 from 6:30-9:30pm
 
Live class at Kitchener Congregation - $110 (includes HST)
Online via ZOOM – requires attendance each evening $70 (includes HST)
(same price for both audit & credit - audit requires no assignments)  
 
Description:  This course introduces priesthood and leaders to concepts of congregational growth, visioning, and leadership ministry. We will review and discuss goal-making strategies, important administrative policies, successful growth models, and legal issues understood in relation to our core mission. We will especially focus on practical applications in relation to real-life scenarios. The course will also touch on how to lead ministry teams on various decision-making processes and the church’s process of working towards “Common Consent.”


For more information please contact: David Lloyd at [email protected]
 
For registration information please contact: Melissa Freer at [email protected]
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Nurturing Silence Retreat October 25-27

10/15/2019

 
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Upcoming eLearning Classes

10/14/2019

 
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​Our "Red Session" of classes will open for Canadian enrollment October 1. 
Enrollment Information for eLearning Classes:
 
The following Temple School credit classes will open for a limited enrollment October 1-19:
  • Introduction to Scriptures (SS400): 8-weeks, October 19-December 13
  • Ministry of the Disciple (MP301):  6-weeks,  October 19-November 29
  • Ministry with Latter-day Seekers:  4-weeks,  October 19-November 15
  • Children and Youth Worker Core Training will - October 19-November 13 
Class cost is $7.50  and should be paid before class to:
[email protected]
Though not required, you can choose to purchase the booklet for this class in PDF format through the CEM Office. Contact Melissa Freer [email protected]. The elearning class has the most up-to-date version of this booklet, but it will not be available to you until after the class ends.
 
To enroll, go to developmetrics.org and click on the "Canadian Registration Form" starting October 1. 

An Altar in the World

10/2/2019

 
BC Women's Retreat with Shandra Newcom
Online registration and more info:  www.cwm.events
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Employment Opportunity - Canadian Headquarters (Guelph)

10/1/2019

 
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Position Description - Canadian Headquarters

Title
Administrative & Bookkeeping Support (Entry Level)
Education Requirements
College Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree desirable
Experience Required/Desired
1+ years desirable
Immediate Supervisor: 
Accounting & Administrative Specialist 
Employment Status
☒  Full Time (40 hours per week)
☐  Part Time (20 hours or more per week)
☐  Part Time (under 20 hours per week)
Employment Summary 
  • The administrative and bookkeeping person provides support for the Canadian Church Office as well as the Mission Centres and any of the Project initiatives that part of the Church’s mission.
  • The administration role may include tasks such as updating and filing documents, reporting, data entry, customer service (Congregational Officers and members) and other tasks related to office organization.
  • The bookkeeping responsibilities may include bank deposits, monthly reconciliations, AP & AR, data entry into the Shelby system and other general accounting functions performed in support of the Canadian Church, Mission Centres, and Congregations
  • This position will be at the Canadian Head Office which is found at 129-355 Elmira Road, in Guelph Ontario
Essential Functions Required
  • Responsible for day to day administrative tasks and general bookkeeping, including reconciling of accounts to ensure accuracy
  • Responds to requests for information from the Administrative & Accounting Specialist and Bishop of Canada with the goal of helping to meet all deadlines.
  • Provides support in supplying financial information for various church leaders with the goal of providing useful information for managing church activities.
  • Follows policies and procedures of the church and regulatory groups with the goal of full compliance of all financial activities of the church.
  • Supports the Administrative & Accounting Specialist and the Bishop of Canada in the development of the annual Canadian and Mission Centre Budgets.
  • Supports the internal audit functions provided to Mission Centres, campgrounds, affiliates, and various accounts of the church, including review of internal control policies and procedures and compliance with church policy.
  • Supports the Mission Centre Financial Officers in providing bookkeeping and administrative support for Congregational Financial Officers in their accounting, reporting, and compliance responsibilities.
  • Ability to balance and organize priorities.
  • Strong capacity to plan and prioritize workload and responsibility
  • Functional/Technical Skills (as related to bookkeeping and financial management tasks)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially knowing what needs to be communicated and when
  • Understanding the importance of confidentiality and integrity
  • Strong computer skills, including some proficiency in spreadsheet management applications (Excel in particular)
Competencies/Skills Required
  1. Ability to participate as an effective team member
  2. Ability to balance and organize priorities
  3. Strong capacity to plan and prioritize workload and responsibility
  4. Functional/Technical Skills (as related to bookkeeping and administrative tasks)
  5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially knowing what needs to be communicated and when
  6. Understanding the importance of confidentiality and integrity
  7. Strong computer skills, including some proficiency in spreadsheet management applications (Excel in particular)
 Desired
  1. Ability to innovate and find new ways to improve processes through the use of technology and other best practice improvements
Supervisory Responsibility
☐  Yes 
☒  No
Other Duties  
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned when necessary. 
Registered Youth Worker
Employee is required to be a registered youth worker with Community of Christ or be able to register within 30 days of hire date
Ministerial Status  
☐  Yes 
☒  No  
Overtime Status 
☐  Exempt
☒  Non-exempt

Deadline
Due Oct 7, 2019
Questions
705-627-5890
Send resumes to:
[email protected] or send to the Guelph office
129-355 Elmira Road N
Guelph, ON N1K 1S5
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