POSITION DESCRIPTION: Youth Ministry Worker
TITLE: Youth Ministry Worker
EMPLOYMENT: Negotiable (2 days per week up to full time) open to both male and female applicants
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: July 1, 2026, 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.
Position: Kids and youth pastor
2.5 days per week
About us
At BPC our passion is to see people come into a growing relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Our desire is to grow as followers of Jesus as we seek to reach Ballina and the world with the good news about Jesus.
Our gathering of around 80-100 people meet in the heart of Ballina at 10am each Sunday morning. Luke McPherson is our full time pastor along side elders Darren Barnwell and Neville Smith.
Overview of position
We are looking to create part-time position (2.5 days a week) for a mature, bible loving, Christ centred individual, with a deep passion for kids and youth to know Jesus, to lead our Kids and Youth ministries at BPC.
Responsibilities
- To take primary responsibility for the leadership of Sunday kids church and the Friday night youth group
- To disciple kids and young people in the faith so as to enable them to grow as followers of Jesus.
- Identify, train and mentor new and current kids and youth ministry leaders
- To participate in wider church leadership and pastoral team responsibilities
- To be a member of BPC
Qualifications
- A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ in a committed Christ-centred lifestyle
- Experience in serving in and leading both kids and youth ministry
- Ability to work effectively in a team and with volunteers
- Have a Reformed/Evangelical outlook in your Christian faith and hold to a complementarian framework in your ministry practice
- Theological training (or a willingness to undertake theological study)
- Current NSW Working with children clearance and BTS compliance
- Current full driver’s licence and access to a motor vehicle
Please contact Luke McPherson 0449174479 or [email protected] to chat further about the position
Full‑time | Roma, Southwest Queensland | Commencing 2026
The Miles–Roma Presbyterian Church, in partnership with the Presbyterian Inland Mission (PIM), is seeking a committed gospel worker for a full‑time role combining local church ministry (50%) and remote‑area patrol ministry (50%). Based in Roma, this position strengthens the local congregation while reaching isolated communities across the Roma North Patrol with the good news of Jesus Christ.
Key Responsibilities
- Preaching, teaching, discipleship, and pastoral care within Roma Presbyterian Church
- Evangelism and pastoral visitation across remote communities
- Building relationships through patrols and online “hub” gatherings
- Supporting the revitalisation and growth of the Roma congregation
Essential Attributes
- A growing relationship with Jesus Christ
- Meets biblical elder qualifications (1 Tim 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9)
- Self‑motivated and able to work independently in remote contexts
- Passionate about evangelism and disciple‑making
- Willing to live in Roma, QLD
- Theological training desirable; ministry experience advantageous
Applications
Submit a cover letter (max 600 words), CV, and three referees (including a pastor/ministry supervisor).
Enquiries
Rev. Glen Perkins
[email protected]
0487 135 179
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]
Redemption Baptist is looking to hire the right person to focus on children’s ministry, with the potential to expand into women’s discipleship. Together the role would be 1-2 days a week.
For more information on Redemption Baptist, or the role, please contact Dan Sercombe [email protected]
