Ndoto Community Church Pastor

BACKGROUND.

Ndoto: For Africa’s Future is a Christ-centered community development organization that works in the Obunga slum of Kisumu, Kenya. Ndoto is a Swahili word meaning “dream.” We aim to give at-risk youth a chance to dream for themselves, their community, and the kingdom of God through education, discipleship, and development. As an organization, we believe that forgotten communities can be transformed from the inside out. Our dream is to see entire communities changed, not only individual lives transformed. We encourage our students to dream not only about what job they want to have, and who they want to become, but also how they can give back to their community. We invest in people as a whole and empower them to reach their potential, so they will be equipped to become the community leaders of tomorrow. Our primary programs include the sponsorship of bright and needy students’ education, Ndoto Community Church, Ndoto Sports, and Ndoto Academy, our private Christian school.

For more information about our organization, please visit www.ndoto.org

Ndoto Community Church Pastor

Job Type: Full Time

Qualifications: BSc in Theology

Location: Obunga – Kisumu

Ndoto Community Church is a ministry of Ndoto that serves the community of Obunga and beyond with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  The church is independent of denominations and remains steadfast to the Word of God, emphasizing sound doctrine and discipleship.  Our purpose is to know Christ and to make Him known through a variety of ministries, often conducted in collaboration with the Ndoto organization.

PURPOSE

The Ndoto Community Church pastor will work alongside a team at the church and at Ndoto to minister to people of all ages in Obunga and beyond.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead and give direction to the Ndoto Discipleship team and the Ndoto Community Church.
• Disciple, mentor and counsel Ndoto students by taking them through questions of faith and life and also praying for the students facing difficulties.
• Strategically plan for ministry at Ndoto and Ndoto Community Church that will achieve the church’s goals.
• Serve as leader at all Ndoto Community Church meetings.
• Strategically plan for developing a heart for discipleship and lead training for the Ndoto staff.
• Ensure the church finances are managed well and with utmost integrity.
• Supervise Ndoto Community Church income-generating activities.
• Collaborate with the Education Team to ensure the discipleship of students, including through retreats and special events.
• Work with the Discipleship team to build budgets.
• Network on behalf of the organization.
• Attend to any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have a Bachelor’s degree in Theology.
• Should be a married man with one female wife.
• Experience and skills:
  • Should have served in an urban church ministry for a minimum of three years.
  • Should have served in a youth ministry setting and understand the dynamics in working with and serving young people.
  • Should have strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Swahili, with Luo as an added benefit.
• Personal attributes:
  • Should be born again with strong habits in spiritual disciplines.
  • Should be aligned with Ndoto’s vision, mission, and values.
  • Should have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Should have empathy and compassion for children from vulnerable communities.
  • Should have strong ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strongest applicants will be:
  • A creative self-starter with a strong results orientation and with high levels of integrity, credibility, and dependability.
  • A lifelong learner, especially with regards to theology and ministry models.
  • Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic and sometimes challenging environment.

HOW TO APPLY

We invite interested candidates who meet the requirements to email their applications to apply@ndoto.org

Applications should include:

1. A one-page cover letter explaining why you are applying for this position, and how your recent relevant experience and skills meet the requirements for this position.
2. A Curriculum Vitae specifying your qualifications, education and relevant work experience.
3. Names, email addresses and daytime contact numbers of three to four references, one of them being your current or last manager/supervisor.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and a successful candidate may be selected at any time. The organization expects to have a candidate hired by 1 March 2025. Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in an interview.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualification.

Due to the high number of applications expected, only successful candidates will be contacted.