Finley – Berrigan Presbyterian Church is seeking someone to lead and equip our congregation into its next chapter of ministry, and to connect with the wider population within our footprint of Finley, Berrigan, Tocumwal, and other smaller townships in the Southern Riverina of NSW.
Our heart and vision is to serve and see our communities come to the true knowledge and love of Jesus Christ, while at the same time pursuing the maturing of our church family in Christ.
We are seeking a person who will convey the heart and core values of the Gospel of Jesus, into both our church and into the towns in our regional area of NSW. Our churches have been established over 100 years. With ups and downs in ministry, our present combined congregation of around forty plus adults has a desire to grow through the conversion of the unchurched.
According the ABS the area of Finley, Berrigan and Tocumwal has a population of 8,665. We estimate 200-250 people attend church across our area, meaning much Gospel ministry to be done.
Finley has the only high school in this area. Each town has a primary school and some have a Catholic primary school. More could be done in SRE ministry, and/or school chaplaincy.
The ideal candidate will possess a love for teaching and a strong desire to help others grow in their faith. Additionally, along with a background in Biblical knowledge the person should be able to relate it to everyday life by applying the bible to contemporary cultural settings.
Character, conviction and competency, are essential for our church and will be considered in the search for the new person. They should be able to mentor and disciple using a biblical approach, and foster friendship among church members. They should be approachable and able to communicate across age demographics
The person will be someone, who:
- Is dependent on Christ as their Saviour, having your identity fixed in Him
- Is reliant on God’s word the Bible, and on the work of the Holy Spirit for their ministry.
- Is willing to connect the church community with their wider community.
- Is willing to work alongside teams with different roles, for example, the Session made up of Elders with responsibility for spiritually and pastorally guiding the church, and the Committee of Management on property and financial matters.
- Has relevant theological training and ministry experience, according to the accrediting requirements of the Presbyterian Church NSW & ACT.
- Aligns with our reformed evangelical beliefs and will adhere to the theological standards of the Presbyterian Church of Australia.
- Is agreeable with relevant WWCC and Police Checks, and willing to complete the Presbyterian Church of NSW Safe Church requirements, known as ‘Breaking the Silence’.
As our minister they will be responsible for:
- Preaching expository sermons using a biblical approach
- Providing pastoral care with the help of elders, study leaders, and others as needed
- Investing in the elders, leaders, and others through mentoring and discipleship
- Facilitating and assisting with mission-focused activities
- Considering new directions of ministry
Remuneration
This will be in accordance with the remuneration recommendations of the Presbyterian Church of NSW & ACT, and subject to negotiation around days or hours you can commit to.
If you wish to discuss this ministry opportunity please contact Maurie Cropper 0424416334 or mauriecropper28@gmail.com
The mission of Dickson Baptist Church is:
‘To be and make disciples of Jesus, in a loving church, in our local community and beyond.’
Dickson Baptist Church is a small church with a big vision of what God could do in Canberra. There are currently two congregations that meet on a Sunday. A morning congregation of 60-80 regular adults and around 20 children, and an evening congregation of 10-20 regular adults. We have an active kids ministry within our church, and connections to our community through a Mainly Music playgroup.
We are looking for a new associate pastor, to join us in our mission as a church. There are two key aspects to this role:
- Leading and shepherding the evening congregation that was planted in January, 2022
- Establishing a junior youth ministry to disciple the new generation of children that are growing up in our church.
For more about this role, see the attached PDF – Dickson Baptist Church Associate Pastor Role
For more about Dickson Baptist, visit http://www.dicksonbaptist.com.au
Sunnybank District Baptist Church
Sunnybank District Baptist Church (SDBC) is currently seeking an experienced Pastor with an exemplary Christlike character and spiritual maturity to fulfill the important role of Senior Pastor. Under God’s direction, the Senior Pastor will continue to provide spiritual and pastoral leadership for the congregations, whilst leading and facilitating SDBC’s ministries in maintaining and developing further a healthy Christian community to fulfill our biblical mission: “Working with God in transforming people into passionate followers of Jesus”.
SDBC is a Christ-centred church, focused on solid Bible-teaching with a strong belief in the importance of prayer. We are a multicultural, multigenerational church serving English, Mandarin and Cantonese congregations (combined 800+ attendees over 5 Sunday services), celebrating our 65th anniversary in 2022. We currently have 3 full time Associate Pastors on staff and many ministry leaders, with a broad range of ages, using their God-given gifts for His Glory.
Our next Senior Pastor would be required to have a clear understanding of the Scriptures and its applications, with a strong grasp of Theology and be a driven leader with a clear vision for our local church. They would need to be a team player with outstanding communication skills, communicating with the Board, Associate Pastors, Elders, Ministry Leaders and the church members.
A key role of the Senior Pastor will be to provide visionary leadership to the church, developing a long-term vision with the Board and with the Pastoral Team and working with the Board to provide a stable leadership and governance for SDBC. They will be responsible for approving and overseeing the preaching of God’s Word throughout the church, equip and encourage spiritual formation and discipleship and be intergenerational in demonstrating God’s love, by leading the church in engaging the surrounding communities.
The Senior Pastor will report directly to the Board and be in agreement with the mission and constitution of SDBC. Candidates will need to be registered and ordained, or be eligible to be, by Queensland Baptist. They will need to have considerable experience leading a congregation with confidence and work collaboratively with others in humility.
To apply for the Senior Pastor position at SDBC , email your expression of interest to PSC@SDBC.org.au. An information pack will be sent to you via return email.
Please submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses each of the selection criteria within “our next senior Pastor at SDBC” in the Position Description.
For any queries, please use the above email. Applications will be considered on submission. Apply now by email to psc@sdbc.org.au
Location: General Area – Salisbury/Moorooka/Yeerongpilly
Job Type: Approx 3 days/week with the potential for growth
Contact Person: David Staines
Contact Telephone: 0402 881 977
Contact Email: christcollectivechurch@gmail.com
Website: www.christcollective.com.au
About Christ Collective
We like pot luck meals, neighbourhood connection, social justice and Jesus. We are a small community church, but we all pitch in. We are creative, contemplative and charismatic. We gather in a hall and in homes. Our vision is to transform our neighbourhoods through Christ’s love. We are currently looking for a lead pastor for our small community.
Christ Collective was founded on a vision of authentic Christian communities sharing life together and drawing others into the warmth of Christ’s love. We are inspired by the early church as seen in the book of Acts.
Some ways we have dreamed of this being fulfilled include:
- Community meals hosting a mix of cultures and backgrounds
- A vibrant place for youth and young adults
- Out of the box liturgy that mixes ancient and contemporary practices
- Growing in our faith as we encounter Jesus together
If we’ve piqued your interest, please contact us.
Your Role
In this role you will:
- Champion the heart of Christ Collective
- Build neighbourhood connections
- Engage with, and disciple, youth and young adults
- Manage some administrative duties with support from eldership and book keeper
A mandatory aspect of this role is:
- Strong Christian Faith and a heart for discipleship
- Eligibility for a Working with Children Bluecard
Preferred aspects:
- Ministry/Chaplaincy or relevant qualification and/or experience preferred
Please send all expressions of interest, with resume to the email address above. For further information, feel free to call for a chat.
Pastoral Position Available
Position: Full-Time Pastor
Location: Toowoomba, Qld
About Eastgate
Eastgate Bible Church began in 2009 when a group of Christians sought to plant a new Gospel-Centred, Evangelical Church in Toowoomba. Our original and ongoing goal is to “Know the Word, Live the Word, Proclaim the Word – for the Glory of the Name”.
We currently have an official membership in the 30s with an average attendance on any given Sunday of approximately 70. The church has a young demographic with an abundance of families and children.
We are a reformed evangelical non-denominational church with an emphasis on expositional, Bible-based ministry and discipleship.
Pastor Position Description
Requirements:
Eastgate Bible Church is looking for a pastor who is passionate to serve God by ministering to His Church. He must possess a mature Christian character and be able to demonstrate the qualities outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9. He should have demonstrated ability in expository preaching and discipleship. He must also be in agreement with Eastgate’s Statement of Faith, which can be found on our website: https://www.eastgatebiblechurch.com/documents/. Further information about Eastgate Bible Church and our vision and values can also be found in the Eastgate Handbook at the above link.
We are seeking a full-time pastor. Consideration would be given to a part-time position, for example, an applicant who was also completing theological studies.
Responsibilities:
The pastor will be expected to function within a plurality of elders who will together provide spiritual oversight for the church. The pastor will be expected to take the lead in the preaching ministry of the church. It is expected that he has a commitment to discipleship and the training of new leaders within the church as well as personal evangelism. Further expansion of the role will likely involve components of pastoral care, small group bible study, service leading, facilitating the practice of baptism and communion, the facilitation of church outreach, encouraging private and corporate prayer within the congregation, and undertaking some administrative responsibilities. The extent to which these further elements contribute to the role will be determined in discussion with a given candidate with due consideration to their respective abilities and time commitments.
Remuneration:
We currently remunerate according to the Queensland Baptist payscale.
Next Steps
If you would like further information concerning this position please email the elders at admin@eastgatebiblechurch.com
To apply please supply the following information to the above email address
- Your full name and contact details
An up-to-date resume
A description of how you meet the above requirements
Details of 3-5 referees [name, contact number, email, and your connection to the individual]
To see youth & young adults know God by faith in Jesus Christ, through leading our youth & young adults specific ministries in accordance with our church vision, & to help foster a church culture that embraces & disciples our young people.
As with all staff roles ultimate accountability is to the Elders, however direct weekly accountability will be to the Associate Pastor or the Lead Pastor.
Church Leadership
- Submission of monthly update to Elders & meeting attendance when needed.
- Attendance at monthly Deacon’s meetings when needed.
- Submission of a 6mth written reflection report to the Elders & involvement in a yearly pastoral debrief with the Elders.
Weekly Ministry Team
- Agreed contact days in the office & involvement in weekly Staff Chat
- Helping to coordinate overall ministry direction
- Helping to coordinate Sunday Gatherings
Sundays
- Leading Youth Ministries
- Connecting with youth, young adults, & their families
- Assisting with service
Ministry Focus
Oversight of…
- Youth Church
- Youth Group
- Young Adults Group
- High School Ministry
- University Ministry
- Youth Camping
- 1 on 1 Youth Bible Reading
- Planning/Oversight of other youth & young adults activities as appropriate
- To arrange meetings & training associated with youth & young adults ministries, & provide mentoring oversight of leaders.
Ministry Partnership:
- Appropriate involvement in other church ministries for the sake of partnership
- To connect with other Youth & Young Adults ministries outside of Eternity Church
CHARACTER & SKILLS
It’s expected that the candidate would live out a Christ-centered worldview with a genuine passion for seeing the Gospel proclaimed, people saved, & disciples made, as a foundation for all aspects of this position description.
Servant-hearted | Pastoral | Proactive | Self-Managing | Discrete Have Integrity | Teachable | Responsible | Flexible | Administrative Computer Literate | Internet/Facebook Literate | Communicative (both verbal & written) | Scheduling & Planning
POTENTIAL
- An ideal role to sit alongside a part-time School Chaplaincy position
- Increase ministry position & greater leadership responsibilities
Contact admin@eternitychurch.org.au | eternitychurch.org.au
Position Description – Associate Pastor
Location: St Lucia, Brisbane, QLD
Job Type: full time
Start Date: Early 2023
Who is St Lucia Bible Church.
St Lucia Bible Church is a Reformed Evangelical Church and a member of the FIEC (Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches). We have been meeting in St Lucia near UQ or on UQ for 26 years. Currently there are two congregations. One family congregation meeting at Ironside State School with people from many nations in attendance and a second meeting at the University of Queensland of an evening, primarily consisting of university students. Our desire is to present Christ to everyone and present everyone mature in Christ.
We are committed to making mature and equipped disciples of Jesus.
Under God we are looking for a man with the Character, Convictions, Competency and Capacity to be part of our senior ministry team to oversee the connecting and maturity portfolios primarily at our morning congregation.
Position description: Associate Pastor SLBC
The role is primarily one which ensures the integration of newcomers and pastoral care of those in our church. As such it is necessarily people intensive with occasional preaching duties. It is envisaged that this will be a fulltime position subject to God providing the ongoing finances to fund it.
Associate Pastor: Expectations
1. Character – We require a 1 Timothy 3 qualified man who can:
b. Be seen growing in teachability, humility and submission to God’s word
c. Demonstrate their pastoral heart for others.
d. Willingly be part of a team and lead other teams in ministry
c. That Heaven and hell are real
d. The Cross of Christ is central to salvation
e. Life is short and so the task of evangelism is urgent
f. Love compels us to take the gospel to all people everywhere
b. Demonstrate a proven track record of caring for people both individually and systematically.
c. Ably equip the saints for ministry.
d. Oversee the welcoming and connection of newcomers at SLBC primarily at Morning church and the administration that goes with it. This will be done primarily as you Equip, train and lead a team of people to welcome and follow up people along our membership pathway
e. Lead our morning church growth group ecosystem by casting vision and providing encouragement, equipping and timely resourcing for our men’s, women’s and mixed groups.
f. Establish new Growth Groups to ensure the capacity to cater for ongoing growth
h. Facilitate the connection of members at Unichurch into the homes of Morning church members
i. Perform relevant administrative work as required
j.Recruit and train othersin the following levels of leadership.
• Identify, train and nurture leaders for your teams.
• Empower team leaders to recruit, train and nurture new members to their teams.
b.Work from home in the environment of a church without property
c.Preachpubliclyon occasion as determined by the senior pastor.
d.Lead and participate in other activities as agreed to from time to time within the staff team environment
b.Ideally around 5years pastoralteamministry experience.
To apply or get more information, please send expressions of interest to
Roy Davidson, roy.davidson@slbc.org.au or call 0419 761 882.
