Co-Pastor, Maadi Community Church, Cairo, Egypt

Maadi Community Church (MCC) is seeking a co-pastor, to assist in leading our multicultural, multi-denominational, evangelical congregation in Cairo, Egypt.

Position: Full-time co-pastor

Financial package: Funded by MCC with option to raise additional support

Start date: Between August and December 2022, negotiable

Commitment: Minimum 3 years with option to renew

To apply, please send a cover letter, statement of faith, and resume/CV to mccpastorsearchcommittee@maadichurch.com. Enquiries are also welcome.

Review of applications will begin on 31 March 2022. Deadline for applications will be on 30 April 2022.

Pastor Profile

Maadi Community Church (MCC) is seeking a godly, wise co-pastor, who is called by the Holy Spirit, to work alongside a fellow co-pastor, to assist in leading our unique, multicultural, multi-denominational, evangelical congregation in Cairo, Egypt.

The successful candidate needs to be a dynamic, inspiring leader with a passion for gathering and equipping God’s people to go into the community to do the work for which He has called them.

Applicants must be passionate about shepherding the congregation as well as reaching the unchurched. The successful candidate will take the lead in implementing  our new vision for a multi-site congregation.

Applicants must have a deep desire to humbly seek God’s will and direction, both personally and corporately with our church community. 

Applicants need to have a theological qualification from an accredited institution and be fluent in both spoken and written English.

Expectations and Experience

PERSONAL

• Believes that the Bible is the inspired word of God.

• Upholds the tenets of the Apostles Creed.

• Demonstrates an exemplary personal life and stable family relationships in accordance with the characteristics of church leaders found in 1 Timothy 3.

• Believes in the fundamental importance of prayer and regularly prays for personal and corporate transformation.

• Believes in the power and importance of the Holy Spirit in the believer’s life.

PREACHING AND TEACHING LEADERSHIP

• Discerns and yields to the leading and guidance of the Holy Spirit

• Is an engaging, biblical preacher who is enthusiastic about the power of the Word of God to transform people’s lives.

• Has experience in planning services and teaching sermons that are relevant and sensitive to our diverse community.

• Able to share preaching duties with other leaders and guests.

ADMINISTRATION

• A proven team leader and team member.

• Demonstrates administrative, organisational and financial management skills in a congregational setting.

• Has experience in strategic planning and management of new projects such as church planting.

• Actively fosters relationships with other Christian churches and organisations while demonstrating  a willingness to work together for the good of the Kingdom.

• Liaises closely with the Church Council. 

• Able to oversee a large multicultural staff (including paid and lay leadership).

PASTORAL CARE

• Seeks to understand the needs of the congregation as a whole and uses this to guide spiritual direction and teaching.

• Equips and encourages members in their spiritual development and growth through prayer, teaching and personal relationships.

• Is sensitive to theological differences within the framework of a Christ-centred, Bible-believing community.

• Is experienced in performing weddings, funerals, baptisms and baby dedications.

OUTREACH

• Is passionate about leading and encouraging the church to make a positive impact in the wider community.

• Actively invests in the local expatriate community as a way to reach the unchurched and spread the good news of the kingdom.