Satellite Ministries Supervisor
Invitation to Potential Candiates
Profile of YFC Winnipeg
Job Description
Management Philosophy
Candidate Profile
Winnipeg Youth For Christ
Winnipeg Youth for Christ is currently recruiting and evaluating candidates for the
position of Satellite Ministry Supervisor.
This is an excellent opportunity to inspire, equip and develop entrepreneurial
leaders. This person will empower YFC Executive Directors in rural communities
to build and sustain high impact youth ministries that will lead this generation to
Christ and into the local church.
Interested candidates should email their resume in confidence to
keith@yfcwinnipeg.ca for consideration. You may also send them:
Attention: Keith Tarry
333 King Street
Winnipeg, MB
R3B 0N1
Fax: 204.661.4838
An Overview of Winnipeg Youth For Christ
TOPICS
1. YFC Overview……………………….. page 2
2. Position Description……………….. page 3
3. Accountability and
Management Philosophy…………..page 4
4. Profile Summary……………………. Page 5
YFC Mission
To participate in the body of Christ in the responsible evangelism of youth
presenting them with the person, work and teaching of Jesus Christ,
discipling them and leading them into the local church.
YFC Overview
Youth For Christ began as an organization in 1945, with Billy Graham being the first full-time
staff member. It has grown and spread throughout the years. Today there are 123 countries
around the world in which YFC has ministry programs. Canada has 23 chapters, with
Winnipeg being one of the largest programs in North America.
YFC Winnipeg
The Winnipeg chapter began in 1954. Its first objective was "evangelism of youth" by means of
rallies, Bible clubs, and other means. Today we use mostly the "other means" but these
programs were effective in those days in reaching kids. If you talk to any Christian who grew up
in the 50s and 60s in Winnipeg, they will tell you that Saturday night rallies were the thing, with
sometimes over a thousand people attending. Today, we enjoy the blessing of an amazing
state-of-the-art facility (A Centre For Youth Excellence) in which thousands of teenagers
connect with caring adults.
Today our strategy involves utilizing a diversity of programs that effectively engages today’s
youth sub-cultures. These include:
Programs geared to
Mainstream Youth across
the City of Winipeg
 Camp Cedarwood
 The Edge Skatepark
 Turning Point Youth &
Family Counseling
Services
 Masterworks School of
Performing Arts
Programs geared to
Youth At Risk mostly in
specific Neighborhoods
Programs geared toward
youth in Rural
Communities
 Work Force (North-End)
 Samson’s Wilderness
Adventure Team
(Elmwood)
 Samson’s Sports and
Fitness Center
 Arborg YFC
 Carmen YFC – “The
Back Door”
 Teen Parents
 Niverville YFC –
“Cornerstone Youth
Center”
 Selkirk YFC Drop-in
Center
 St. Pierre YFC – “The
Dug Out”
 Stonewall YFC
These ministries are led by a collection of surrendered and transformed people who love God
and love young people. They are convinced life is not about them, but all about Jesus. They
embrace the outcast, empower the poor, strengthen the weak and seek the lost.
Winnipeg YFC
Satellite Ministry Supervisor
PURPOSE:
To equip the Satellite Ministry Directors under your supervision for the work of ministry
by helping them develop their God-given potential so that they grow personally and
make a valuable contribution to the kingdom of God through the mission of YFC.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
LISTEN:
Keep updated and informed of each satellite ministry by listening actively through regular
appointments with Satellite Ministry Directors and their boards. You are expected to meet face
to face with the Ministry Director at least twice per month and consult over the phone at least
once per week, and to attend Satellite board meetings at least once quarterly.
CELEBRATE:
Provide meaningful encouragement, praise and recognition to Ministry Directors by celebrating
progress, personal achievements, and “God-moments”.
CARE:
Provide care to the Ministry Directors under your supervision through prayer, acts of
kindness/service, providing counsel and referral as needed.
STRATEGIZE:
Assist the Ministry Directors and their boards in the annual strategic planning/budgeting process
in a way that eliminates roadblocks, maximizes evangelism/discipleship opportunities,
maximizes resources and focuses priorities in keeping with our mission. Track its
implementation and recommend necessary adjustments as the year progresses.
TRAIN/EVALUATE:
Oversee the leadership skill development of the Ministry Directors by encouraging and
facilitating leadership training events and access to resources and by debriefing and
establishing action plans so that the learning is not lost. On an annual basis, carry out a
effective performance evaluation for the directors under your supervision.
DEVELOP:
Work with the satellite board in carrying out a yearly evaluation process that measures the
expected outcomes/performance standards of the past year of the Satellite Ministry Director,
identifies their talents/strengths, ensures their best fit, and outlines a shared understanding of
the expected outcomes/performance standards for the upcoming year.
RECRUIT:
Assist the satellite Board and the Ministry Director in the recruitment of staff for our satellite
ministries, with special responsibility to recruit new Ministry Directors when a satellite is without
leadership.
FUNDRAISE:
In partnership with YFC, raise financial support to assist in covering salary, training and
benefits.
Satellite Senior Ministry Supervisor
Accountability &
Management Philosophy
REPORT TO: Executive Director
The Satellite Ministry Supervisor is directly responsible to the
Executive Director and will be evaluated/affirmed on an
annual basis. S/he will advise the Executive Director
regarding the needs of the Satellite ministries and participate
in recruitment and vision casting for the Satellite ministries.
While satellite boards fall under the supervision of Youth For
Christ Winnipeg (the Executive Director on behalf of the
Winnipeg Board), you will also need to work in partnership
with the Satellite Boards, viewing them as gatekeepers of
the ministry for their community to whom you are a servant.
WORK WITH:
The Satellite Ministry Supervisor will be a member of YFC
Winnipeg’s senior management leadership team.
OUR PHILOSOPHY OF MANAGEMENT:
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When selecting someone, select on the basis of calling, gifting
and life passion . . . not simply experience, intelligence, or
determination.
When setting expectations, define the right outcomes . . . not the
right steps.
When motivating someone, focus on strengths . . . not on
weaknesses
When developing someone, find the right fit . . . not simply the
next rung on the ladder.
IDEAL CANDIDATE: Profile Summary
The ideal candidate possesses leadership development skills and has a passion to serve the
greater kingdom.
The successful candidate will succeed in YFC’s environment if they:
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Have an entrepreneurial spirit (a self-starter with a strong work ethic)
Possess experience in working under the direction of a ‘board”
Possess vibrant, mission-minded faith
Demonstrate leadership qualities, able to instill vision and inspire others to join
the cause
Are spiritually mature with a solid theological/biblical foundation
Enjoy working in a team environment
Have strong people management skills
Possess strong fiscal management and financial development abilities
Have a passion to advocate on behalf of youth
Have excellent organizational and administrative abilities
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
Able to balance work/personal/family life
Embrace YFC’s core values with a strong heart for evangelism of youth
YFC Core Values
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We value prayer as the foundation for our ministry’s success
We value effective, culturally relevant evangelism of teens
We value discipleship/Church Integration for new believers
We value multiplying our efforts through trained volunteer staff
We value responsible stewardship of people, time, and money
We value innovation and excellence
We value partnering with churches and other youth agencies
Youth For Christ sees the hope and potential in every young person. And we believe in people like yourself, your skills, your
potential, your purpose. Benefits include: Knowledge - We'll show you how to personally abide in Christ while ministering to the
needs of others within the context of current youth culture. Skills - Because of the hands-on approach, you will learn our relational
ministry philosophy and put it into practice right away. Direction - You will gain new insight into your own character, personal
strengths and ministry passion. Purpose -You will discover and be inspired to reach your full redemptive purpose.
If you love God, His Church and young people,
seriously consider whether God is asking you to join
one of the world’s most important movements:
reaching youth for Christ!