Ararat-Skipton (Victoria) 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 in regional Victoria. This position is suitable for either a married couple or a single male.
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.
While we are presently two small churches, we seek 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 region. Our present Ararat congregation of around twenty five to thirty adults and a few kids and Skipton congregation between fifteen to twenty adults have a desire to grow through the conversion of the unchurched.
According the last Australian Bureau Statistics (ABS) 2021 data, the area of Ararat has a population of 11,880 and Skipton’s population was 609. In the 2021 ABS data on religion those in Ararat who were listed as either “No religion or not stated” was 58.4% (6,941 people), and 51.9% in Skipton (316 people) meaning much Gospel ministry to be done. A deeper understanding of our hopes for Gospel ministry will come from preliminary conversations, prior to any formal arrangement.
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 communities with their wider communities.
- 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 Board of Management on property and financial matters.
- Has relevant theological training and ministry experience.
- 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 Victoria Safe Church requirements.
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 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 Victoria, 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 [email protected]
Gympie Baptist Church is searching for a Lead Pastor
Lead Pastor Gympie Baptist Position Description
Gympie Baptist Church is a long-standing Christian congregation in Gympie, Queensland, with a history of roughly 140 years of continuous ministry, reflecting deep roots in the local community. As part of the Baptist tradition, the church practices a congregational model of governance, meaning key decisions are made collectively by its members rather than by an external hierarchy. Over its many decades, the church has focused on worship, biblical teaching, and community engagement, maintaining a commitment to serving both its congregation and the wider Gympie region.
Any queries about the role can be directed to:
Randal Davis: 0412 480 488
Redemption Baptist is looking to hire a part time children’s ministry worker and women’s discipleship worker. Together the role would be 2.5 days a week, with the option to split the roles if necessary.
For more information on Redemption Baptist, or the role, please contact Dan Sercombe [email protected]
Gatton Baptist is seeking a pastor.
The Church here at Gatton is a member church of Queensland Baptists. It holds to a conservative, Evangelical framework and has a congregation of approximately 60 people, with a number of International/Islander and PNG attendees.
The church currently has a number of ministries including, young mums and bubs, young adults, a senior’s ministry, teaching conversational English and an internationals lunch and bible study every fortnight following the morning service.
The congregation is prayerfully seeking a Pastor who can help lead the church into its next phase of life and growth. There is an advertisement for the position on the Queensland Baptists website, under the Jobs board or positions vacant.
For information on the role, visit qb.org.au/jobs/pastor
Enquiries and applications to Steve Auld [email protected] or Ed Smith [email protected]
Creekside is seeking a leader who is passionate about building a youth ministry that displays & declares Jesus, for His glory & our joy.
Creekside Community Church was planted with a vision to reach Morayfield with the gospel through a local church at the heart of the campus of a Christian School. The heartbeat of Creekside and Carmichael College has always been to transform lives through a unified church-school community, where students and families encounter Jesus, find joy, and are equipped to live for Him.
Our vision for the young people of Creekside and the students of Carmichael College is that every one of them will come to know Christ and boldly display and declare Him in every area of life. Creekside Youth Ministry aims to ignite faith and spiritual formation through engaging with God’s word applicable to the lives of young people, through dynamic Friday night gatherings and participation in the Church on Sunday. The ministry will be intentionally integrated into campus life through Alpha Youth sessions, events, chaplaincy partnerships, and other initiatives.
To apply and see more information follow the link below.
Burdekin Presbyterian Church is centred on the community of Ayr, North Queensland, approximately one hour’s drive south of Townsville. We are seeking a full-time pastor to partner with us in our next chapter of bearing witness to the gospel in our community. Additional information about our church and our towns are on the following page.
The opportunity
Burdekin Presbyterian is a small but spiritually healthy and self-sufficient group of people. We are looking for a pastor who can teach us from the Bible, pray, and further encourage & train us for the work of ministry.
Key responsibilities include:
- Responsibility for the preaching roster, including preaching most weeks
- A commitment to prayer, in private and with others
- Equipping the congregation for ministry tasks within the church and for outreach beyond it
- Oversight of pastoral care jointly with our elders
- Various administrative tasks associated with the role (e.g. chairing elders meetings, attending to correspondence, etc.)
- Representing the congregation at regional (i.e. Presbytery) and state (Presbyterian Church of Queensland) levels
- The church also oversees a local Meals on Wheels charity, the meetings of which are chaired by the pastor.
Qualifications
We would prefer to engage someone with appropriate theological training (ideally an ordained minister or other qualified ministry worker) however we will consider suitably gifted candidates who are willing to undertake further study.
Terms of appointment
Full-time, 3 years (negotiable), remunerated at standard rates for Presbyterian Church of Queensland ministers or specialised ministry workers, as applicable.
Accommodation is available in the manse located next door to the church. Alternatively the successful candidate could rent or purchase property locally.
For more information please contact
- Elder James Downs [email protected] 0408 395 536
- Interim Moderator, Rev. Andrew Millsom [email protected] 0427 114 238
Additional information
Brief history of the church and present situation
Burdekin Presbyterian Church (BPC) was formed by the amalgamation of the Ayr and Home Hill Presbyterian churches in 2011. The Ayr and Home Hill churches were established over one hundred years ago in the twin towns of Ayr and Home Hill, about 10km apart on either side of the Burdekin River. Rev Gavin Henderson had a long and faithful ministry in the Burdekin from approximately 2007 to 2022. Consequently the charge is well taught, faithful, and unified. In 2023 BPC was served by an interim minister but has since relied on supply preachers and online sermons. The church runs all other aspects of Sunday services including a small children’s ministry.
Burdekin Presbyterian Church (BPC) is part of the Presbyterian Church of Queensland (North Queensland Presbytery). The Presbytery provides ministry support at a regional level.
Overview of our towns
Ayr
Location: Approximately 1,450km north of Brisbane.
Population: Approximately 8,500 (16,500 total in the Burdekin district)
Age range: The median age is 43 years. The population is overall slightly older than average for regional Queensland, however not drastically so.
Industries: Farming – traditionally sugar cane has been the main industry. The district is serviced by the mighty Burdekin Dam so there’s no
shortage of water!
Education: Two public primary schools, one public high school, one Catholic primary school, one Catholic High School, one Christian School (P-12),
one school for children with disabilities (P-12).
Transport: Main access is by road – 1 hour’s drive to Townsville where there is an international airport. Ayr is also serviced by rail and has a small
local aerodrome.
Recreation: A wide variety of sports are played in Ayr, including touch football, rugby league, rugby union, soccer, tennis and golf. Netball and table
tennis (ping pong) are also popular. The Ayr Surf Life Saving club is small and well-established. Also motorcycle speedway.
Social assets: Ayr is home to a small, state-owned hospital. The one-storey building offers basic emergency care and has a helipad for more-serious
emergencies. Alva Beach, also known as Lynch’s Beach, is a popular area for fishing and swimming located 16 kilometres east of Ayr.
Home Hill
Location: 10km south of Ayr, on the south side of the Burdekin River
Population: 2,900
Summary: Home Hill is Ayr’s smaller cousin. Historically the towns have a strong separate identity, however Ayr is the main administrative centre
for the district hence people tend to come to Ayr to access many services.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Youth Ministry Worker (Part-Time)
TITLE: Youth Ministry Worker
EMPLOYMENT: Part-Time (2 days per week)
ROLE: Responsible primarily to design and lead a youth ministry, focused on discipling youth, training and equipping youth leaders, and fostering a Christ-centred community for youth at BHPC. Ideally, we are looking for someone who has previous experience in youth ministry, and who has studied or is studying towards a degree in theological education, designed to equip graduates for ministry.
EFFECTIVE FROM: October 1, 2025, initially for a two year appointment, with review and the possibility of
extension.
ABOUT OUR CHURCH: Our mission statement at BHPC is ‘Growing Followers of Jesus’. We believe in
the authority of Scripture, the centrality of Christ, and the importance of making disciples. Our church seeks to be a place where people of all ages are nurtured in their faith and equipped to serve God daily. We desire to see young people loving Jesus, growing in knowledge and faith, and being equipped to serve, and share the good news of Jesus.
REMUNERATION: The person will be employed on the terms and conditions of the Accredited Ministry
Worker of the Presbyterian Church of Queensland and will be remunerated in accordance with the determination of the Stipends Commission and the BHPC Committee of Management.
TO ENQUIRE AND FOR A FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION: Contact Brad Fletcher (Minister, Bald Hills) on 0407581456, or [email protected]. The terms of this position can be flexible, depending on the situation of the applicant.
Christ Central Presbyterian Church is located in the northern suburbs of Brisbane and we’re looking for a Full-Time Next Gen Pastor (Youth & Young Adults) to join our team. Our Next Gen Pastor will be a person who:
- loves Jesus
- teaches the gospel
- seeks radical discipleship
We treasure young people and so how we do discipleship is critically important. We want young people to live for their Lord Jesus now, but they will also become the next – youth leaders, husband, wives, pastors, elders, overseas missionaries, church team leaders, and those who witness in their workplaces. So with young people we want to undertake the serious work of teaching them the gospel, empowering them to serve, and imparting to them vision for mission. This is our vision for a Next Gen Pastor (Youth & Young Adults):
A Next Gen Pastor Who Is Real
You don’t need to pretend you’re perfect. Because of God’s grace, we’re accepted while we still have a way to go. But being real means we take following Christ seriously, and our Next Gen Pastor will seek to live out their personal relationship with Jesus in their public ministry, as well as in their private and family life.
A Next Gen Pastor Who is a Team Player
This is not a solo role. Church is a family and its body where everyone plays different parts. The Next Gen Pastor will be in a pastoral team, working with our eldership, and have a key role to encourage and support various leaders and parents too.
A Next Gen Pastor Who is Willing to Give It a Go
You don’t have to simply follow the pattern. This is an opportunity to try new things and serve in the ways God has gifted you. Because the mission of the gospel matters so much, you can be creative, try new things and be supported along the way.
A Next Gen Pastor Who is Relational
Teenagers and young people have their own vibe and that’s what makes them awesome! This role is about serious discipleship as you teach God’s word, but it’s also about hanging out, growing real relationships and having fun along the way.
Want to Know More?
If you’re interested to know more, please contact Lead Pastor, Garnet Swann. We can provide a formal position description, and we’d love to talk and pray with you.
0402 114141
St John’s Wishart is seeking someone to join their team as a part time Children’s Ministry Co-ordinator.
You can find a Position Description, and more information on the role and St John’s Wishart, at https://www.stjohnswishart.com.au/im-new/jobs
