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Bridlewood Presbyterian Church

Congregational Profile December 2014

Information for Those Interested in Becoming the New Minister of Word and Sacraments at Bridlewood Presbyterian Church, Scarborough, Ontario www.bridlewoodpc.org Please direct inquiries to: Bridlewood Presbyterian Church 2501 Warden Ave. Scarborough, ON M1W 2L6 Church Phone:416-497-5959 Email: [email protected]


The Vacancy 3 Position Description 4-6 Pastoral Skills and Interests Inventory Key Responsibilities Key Characteristics Key Challenges Compensation Mission Statement The Community 6 General Area Population Employment and Industry Access & Transportation Congregational History (Condensed) 6 Church Facility 7-12 Upper Level Photos of Upper Level Lower Level Photos of Lower Level Outside Photos of Outside Floor Plans (Upper Level) Floor Plans (Lower Level) Financial Summary 2013 and 2014 13 Congregational Demographics 13 Leadership, Groups, Activities 14-19 Leadership Staff Worship at Bridlewood Choir Ministry Christian Education Nursery Sunday School Youth Group Just For Kids (JFK) Summer Day Camp Family Ministry Bible Studies Friday Friends Movers & Shakers Missions W.IN.G.S. (Women In God’s Service) Ball Hockey Community Involvement 19 Agincourt Community Services Association Internal Support Groups 19-20 Prayer and E-mail Chains Fellowship Partners in Prayer Church Library


Congregational Profile of Bridlewood Presbyterian Church Please direct inquiries to:

Interim Moderator Bridlewood Presbyterian Church 2501 Warden Ave. Scarborough, ON M1W 2L6 Church Phone:416-497-5959 Email: [email protected]

The Vacancy Bridlewood Presbyterian Church (BPC) is an evangelical church, seeking a Minister of Word and Sacraments. The successful candidate will be the congregation’s fifth minister. In the summer of 2014, Pastor Kevin Lee answered the call to St. Andrew’s Church (Calgary). The Presbytery of Pickering appointed Pastor Duncan Cameron of St. Andrew’s Church (Scarborough) to be the Interim Moderator. Session appointed a Search Committee composed of the following congregational members and adherents: Dennis Dirksen (Chair) Ben Jensen Dianne Cabral-Braun (co-Chair) Geraldine Malcolm Fortunato Celemin Maureen McCullough Kinder Celemin Nicole Michell Marg Clouston Shirley Quinn Suzette Fernandes David Townsend Ruth Hands


Position Description

Pastoral Skills and Interests Inventory The search committee filled out the Pastoral Skills and Interest Inventory with the following results (1 being the most important, 18 the least): 1_______Leading Worship and Preaching (Planning and conducting worship services in conjunction with the Worship Director) 2_______Equipping Church Members (For integrating Christian faith with life) 3_______Evangelism (Relating the gospel to people outside the church and helping the congregation to do the same) 4_______Crisis Visiting (Serving people at times of illness, death, trauma, family crisis, job loss) 5_______Leadership Development (Planning for and sharing in the training of leaders for the church's program) 6_______Mission Outreach (Evangelism and social justice in the community, the country, and the world) 7_______Personal and Spiritual Development (Providing resources and guidance for people's devotional life, and for prayer groups, retreats and other small group experiences) 8_______Home Visiting (On a regular basis) 9_______Counselling (On a regular basis) 10______Program Development (Establishing goals, and organizing programs in church and community) 11______Stewardship (Faithful use of our time, gifts and money in response to the generosity of God in Christ) 12______Administration (Being organized in managing the affairs of the congregation and responsibilities of the staff). 13______Inter-Church Co-operation (Working in inter-denominational programs and activities) 14______Work with Seniors 15______Community Leadership (In areas like drug problems, schools, community organizations) 16______Work with Youth 17______Denominational Service (Sharing in the work of all the courts of the church) 18______Christian Education (Writing or selecting appropriate curricula for the educational ministry, and planning activities for groups of all ages)


Key Responsibilities Conduct Public Worship with Sacraments, both morning and evening

services. Encourage and oversee regular events and outreach programs. Create an atmosphere for people of all ages to be welcomed into our

Church fellowship, to be encouraged towards a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to be nurtured and strengthened in the faith.

Stimulate the congregation to integrate their personal faith with everyday life and to grow through personal devotions.

Meet and pray regularly with church staff, elders and other lay leaders, in order to provide encouragement, guidance, and leadership.

Facilitate the ongoing training of leaders. Be accessible for counseling and visitation based on need and crisis

situations. Encourage inter-denominational cooperation through participation in

programs such as the local Ministerial Association.

Key Characteristics Has personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. Has a passion for missions. Has the ability to motivate people in discipleship activities (such as

Bible Study, prayer meetings, worship, sacraments, etc). Is approachable and sensitive to the needs and feelings of individuals. Has a shepherd’s heart – loves and cares for people. Skilled in being a clear, creative, concise communicator.

Key Challenges Ministry in a multi-cultural neighbourhood. Congregation needs to be equipped and motivated to reach those who

don’t yet know Christ in our neighbourhood. The trend of the decline in numbers of families with youth/children in

full participation in the life of the Church. Stronger commitment to the follow-up of visitors, potential, new and

inactive members. To foster greater congregational participation in the life of the Church

through the stewardship of time, money and abilities/talents. Need for increased involvement in the community overall.


Compensation Compensation is offered in accordance with General Assembly guidelines, with consideration for experience. Housing allowance included, as the church does not own a manse.

Mission Statement Bridlewood’s mission statement is: “Knowing Christ and Making Him Known through Worship, Prayer, Missions, Evangelism, Fellowship and Discipleship”.

The Community

General Area Bridlewood is located in Scarborough, a district and former municipality within the eastern part of Toronto.

Population The population of Scarborough is approximately 625,000 compared with Toronto which is 2.6 million. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) which encompasses the regions of Durham, Peel, York and Halton has a population of 6 million.

Employment and Industry Scarborough’s economy is an integral component of the economy of Toronto. Compared to the City of Toronto as a whole, industry in Scarborough is similar in all labour force categories, save for manufacturing which is higher in Scarborough, and professional, scientific and technical services which are lower. As a suburb of Toronto, most residents commute downtown, or elsewhere, for work.

Access & Transportation Bridlewood is located close to highways 401 and 404. The church is located on a bus route and the closest subway station is 6km. Toronto Pearson International Airport is 30 km from Bridlewood.

Congregational History (Condensed) Bridlewood Presbyterian Church was constituted on April 11, 1968. It initially met in Sir John A. Macdonald Collegiate on Pharmacy Avenue in north-west Scarborough. By 1973 a church building was erected at 2501 Warden Avenue, Scarborough, on property donated by Robert McClintock, a local Christian developer. The arrangement was that McClintock would provide the land if the Presbytery of East Toronto would guarantee an evangelical church


on the site. In 1983 the church building was expanded with a larger sanctuary, increased office space, a nursery, and full kitchen. The sanctuary was upgraded again in 2003 with a high quality sound and video system, and a much larger stage. Further renovations and improvements were carried out in 2014. The congregation has had a succession of four ministers, A. Donald MacLeod, Edward McKinlay, Daniel MacKinnon and Kevin Lee.

Church Facility The church facility is located at 2501 Warden Avenue in Scarborough, Ontario. It has:

Upper Level A narthex with a library Wheelchair Accessible Washroom A sanctuary that can seat 248 people – includes piano, organ, sound

equipment and facilities for multi-media presentations. A small kitchen adjacent to Pastor’s Study with a photocopier. Four offices – Pastor’s Study, Director of Family and Youth Study,

Worship Leader Study shared with the Choir Director, and Secretary’s Office.

A chair lift connecting to the lower level


Photos of Upper Level

Sanctuary viewed from the stage

Sanctuary viewed from the Narthex


Lower Level Treasurer’s Office Furnace Room Washroom Fully equipped kitchen Choir room that can be used as a Sunday School room Washrooms (Ladies and Men’s) Storage and utility rooms Nursery with moveable partitions Auditorium used for Sunday School classes and dinners – equipped

with dividers and piano. Room can seat 185 people.

Photos of Lower Level

Church basement showing Fellowship Hall


Nursery

Outside Accessibility ramp from parking lot to upper level – 60 feet long Parking for 85 cars

Photos of Outside

Church front


Side view of the Church showing ramp to Upper Level

Church South side entrance with small ramp


Floor Plans

Floor plan upper level

Floor plan lower level


Financial Summary 2013 and 2014 Budget 2014 2013 Budget Actual (000’s) (000’s) --------- --------- Income Offering $344 $308 Miscellaneous 29 34 ------ ------ Total Income $373 $342 ==== ==== Expenses Salaries & Benefits 220 210 Church Expenses 62 61 Church Programs 13 9 Designated Receipts 0 8 Mission Programs 44 42 Presbyterian Sharing 19 19 Debt Repayment 15 0 ------ ------ Total Expenses $373 $349 ==== ==== Excess / (Deficit) $ 0 $ (7)

Congregational Demographics Bridlewood Presbyterian Church is an urban congregation drawing its membership from Scarborough and the Greater Toronto Area. Scarborough is an ethnically diverse community with immigrants representing approximately 62% of the population. CONGREGATION COMMUNITY

(5km radius of the church) * Average attendance: Morning 125 Evening 15-25 Members 150 Members & Adherents (incl. Children) 275 Population 318,084


Church members and adherents Ages 0 – 12 10 7% 13 - 20 10 7% 21 - 35 5 4% 36 - 50 25 15% 51 - 64 25 15% 65+ 80 52% Community Ages 0 - 12 14,765 12% 13 - 20 11,755 9% 21 – 35 20,110 20% 36 - 50 22,960 22% 51 - 64 20,825 20% 65+ 19,235 17% Mother tongue: English 30,130 Chinese (Cantonese or not stated) 29,715 Mandarin 12,020 Tamil 5,255 Housing Patterns: Owned 61% Rented 38% Detached house 35% Semi-detached/town house 24% Apartment 42%

Leadership, Groups, Activities

Leadership Session………………………… 11 people (5 women, 6 men) Board of Managers………... 5 people (1 woman, 4 men) Paid Staff

Full-time staff: Minister and Director of Family and Youth Ministry Part-time staff: Director of Worship, Choir Director, Organist, and

Secretary.


Worship at Bridlewood Worship Services

Morning Service………………10:30 a.m. Evening Service……………… 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Morning Worship The Sunday morning worship service at Bridlewood is the primary corporate gathering of our church family where we celebrate, commemorate and anticipate God's story. The content of worship is Trinitarian, focusing on Jesus who fulfills all that the Father God requires and our participation in worship is enabled and empowered by the Holy Spirit. In recent years, we have been following the Church year as a discipling tool to ground our lives within the story of Jesus. Although our preaching/teaching has not followed the lectionary passages, the worship services are informed by seasonal Church and cultural events (Advent, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, Thanksgiving, etc.) The structure of corporate worship at Bridlewood has developed to follow a fourfold order of worship, moving through a time of Gathering before the Word, incorporating a Table/Response and concluding with a Sending. Each of these 'folds' move us through a worship journey that respects the dialogue taking place between God and his covenant people. This pattern facilitates a rhythm of revelation and response where God speaks (reveals) and invites our participation (response). In the service of the GATHERING, we are formed as God’s people in unity, responding to his presence and revelation while preparing to receive his Word. This is a time of praise, confession and celebration. In the service of the WORD, we hear God speaking to his people through Scripture reading and the preaching/teaching ministry. In the service of the TABLE/RESPONSE, we respond to God’s Word through Jesus. The good news is that Jesus has done for us what we could not do for ourselves. We celebrate/commemorate this at the TABLE where our participation in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus grounds our faithful response to what God is saying to us through his Word. At Bridlewood, we celebrate the Lord's Supper quarterly in the morning worship service (and twice more in our evening service) for an average of once every two months.


In weeks when we don’t gather around the TABLE, we still have a “TABLE-shaped” response, rooted in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. In the service of the SENDING, God blesses his people and charges them to love and serve others, on mission with God. The worship services are planned by the Worship Director (Ken Michell), in consultation with the Minister. Musically, the worship service incorporates a diversity of styles including contemporary and traditional elements such as choir, organ and praise team. These varied elements are often expressed in collaboration and serve to remind us we are rooted in a rich history while participating in the present culture and context. Bridlewood Towdah Choir Ministry

“…the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to minister to Him, and to be His ministers…” 2 Chronicles 29:11

Our choir ministry seeks to intentionally carry out our larger vision at Bridlewood “knowing Christ and making Him known.” The choir ministry is led by Nicole Michell and currently has approximately twelve members. Our choir is named after the Hebrew term Towdah as we seek to be a choir of worshippers with our hands extended in adoration, confession, praise, and the giving and offering of thanks. The heart of our choir ministry is to learn to be the kind of worshippers our Father deserves and desires by living out the lyrics we sing. We also delight to minister and serve His people utilizing music to share the gospel story, to bring healing, refreshment, encouragement and edification to His people. Our choral repertoire ranges in style; yet focuses on content that shares the truth of the gospel message. Through the lyrics we proclaim who God is, testify to what He has done on our behalf, and celebrate who we are in Him! On average we sing three anthems per month in addition to assisting the worship team (under Ken Michell’s direction) with the leading of the congregational singing. The choir meets in the sanctuary on Thursday evenings from 7:30 – 9:30 pm for rehearsals from September through to June. We are grateful to have accompaniment provided by Maureen McCullough. Our rehearsals include learning four part harmony for our anthems, learning new hymns or choruses to teach to the congregation, as well as gathering together for prayer and fellowship. We also meet on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am to rehearse our anthem, review the order of service details, and to intercede in prayer together before our corporate gathering.


The choral director collaborates together with the Pastor and Worship Director (Ken Michell) in the worship planning. In addition to working together with the worship team for selected choral musical arrangements the choir director has also worked with the children and youth in order to involve their gifts in worship.

Christian Education

Nursery The nursery is run by a dedicated group of volunteers who provide a caring and safe environment for babies and toddlers throughout the church service. The facilities offer many options to cater to the needs of both child and parent, while a variety of toys, books, and activity stations will keep them engaged. Children from the nursery are always invited and welcomed to the songs and group activities from the Sunday School, helping them transition to the classes when they are ready. Sunday School The Christian education program at Bridlewood Presbyterian Church has been designed to coincide with the vision and values of our church and to come alongside parents as they lead and raise their families in Christ-centered families. Gifted volunteers provide weekly lessons during the sermon time to creatively and interactively teach children and youth in age-specific classes about God and His Word. Joint times of action-orientated worship songs, giving offering, and group activities enhance the learning and give opportunities for the students to participate in living out their faith together. Youth Group Our youth group provides a safe and welcoming place to discover and dive deeper into knowing who God is and who He has called us to be. Filled with lots of fun events, meaningful relationships, and delicious snacks, this fellowship continues to encourage youth to grow in life and faith within the context of a Christian community, creative expressions and teaching, and missional living. Many students have joined as a result of being a part of the JFK Day Camp and have continued to get to know and be a part of the church family through worship services and special events. Just For Kids Day Camp As a tradition at Bridlewood, the JFK Day Camp has continued to reach out to meet the needs of families and be a means to serve our community. Over the years, hundreds of children have attended the two-week summer


program, enjoying arts & crafts, sports, Bible lessons, trips, and many other activities. The Section Leader and Leaders-In-Training program has given local youth opportunities to volunteer and be discipled, while growing in leadership and missional living. This vision of this ministry has led to continuing to serve families through the P.A. Day and March Break Camps and most recently, local and international mission opportunities.

Family Ministry One of the values of our church family is to be a multi-generational and multi-cultural community that can worship, grow, and share in the journey of life and faith with each other. We promote the strengthening of families through our services and are inclusive in many of the church’s ministries and events. Whether taking communion as a family unit, parent small groups, or enjoying each other’s company while skating at a local ice rink, Bridlewood is committed to building up families and to prioritize it as a primary ministry in our lives.

Bible Studies Saturday morning Men’s Bible Study meets at 10:30 a.m. twice a month.

Ladies Bible Study meets at 9:30 a.m. every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.

Friday Friends Our Mission Statement: Friday Friends exists to provide fellowship and spiritual enrichment for adults of all ages in our church and in our community. Friday Friends gather together on the first Friday of each month from October to June. It is for adults of all ages, although it is primarily Senior Citizens who attend. We have a simple lunch, a hymn-sing and a guest speaker. Our goal is to challenge them not only with the Gospel but to live out their faith in all they do.

Movers and Shakers This is a small group that meets from September until May every two weeks on Wednesday evenings. The agenda generally includes light refreshments and a video followed by discussion and prayer.


Missions At Bridlewood, there is a major emphasis on missions. The passion for this ministry is driven by our mission statement, ‘To know Christ and to make him known’. According to the missions Policy and Procedure document, the annual budget ‘reflects the church’s vision, current priorities and financial situation’. The total budget for 2014 is $62,725 (including amounts to Presbyterian Sharing: PWS&D and the Ministerial Assistance Fund). The aforementioned amount represents approximately seventeen percent of the church’s budget. There are twelve local and foreign missions that are supported by the church. Funds are also set aside to support global and local special projects. Through Sunday morning mission spots and newsletters the congregation is updated on the activities and prayer requests of those who are supported.

W.IN.G.S. (Women in God’s Service) Ladies breakfast meetings are held quarterly on Saturday mornings. Various interesting and interactive topics are covered by guest speakers and demonstrators.

Ball Hockey Saturday morning Ball Hockey in the parking lot - everyone invited.

Community Involvement

Agincourt Community Services Association Proceeds from our monthly food drive and the 2 cents per meal program go to this agency. Winter Mitten Tree for Agincourt Community Services Association, Evangel Hall and The Scott Mission.

Internal Support Groups

Prayer Chains An active telephone and e-mail Prayer Chain can be accessed by everyone.


Fellowship This group provides support and catering for congregational events. Every Sunday refreshments are provided after the morning service to provide an opportunity to welcome newcomers and for fellowship.

Partners in Prayer Prayer fellowship meets weekly and is committed to the following practices:

Creating a welcoming and enriching place for people to pray. To pray the scriptures. We believe that the word of God teaches us

how and what to pray for, so study of the Word precedes the prayer meeting.

To pray for the needs of the members, missionaries, and the world.

Church Library The church library caters to both children and adults. There are many books and video resources covering a wide range of interesting topics.

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