Ministry Opportunities
Cooloola Christian College (in Gympie) has a position, starting next year, for a full time Biblical Studies teacher. Two of the churches that are ‘associated’ with the school have QTC grads as ministers, and would love to partner in gospel ministry with them.
Douglas Park Evangelical Church (DPEC) is a small church, with 45-50 regular attendees. We were established in 2001 and we meet in the local Community Hall. Whilst Douglas Park is a small rural town, it is situated in the Wollondilly Shire, with significant development occurring within a 11km radius.
At DPEC we are a family focused congregation with an established leadership team. We are keen to see people grow and mature in Christ and to take the message of Jesus to the surrounding areas. We are an associate member of FIEC and are thankful for their fellowship and support.
DPEC is looking to employ a part-time pastor, initially 4 days a week, with the goal to increase to full-time within a two-year period, as growth and funds allow. The position is to commence in 2022. The starting date is flexible dependent on the availability of the right applicant. We are open to considering a mature aged student pastor.
Our website is in the process of being upgraded, so for further information on the position and to obtain a more detailed job description please contact:
David Luxford
Elder
0404745105
GRACE CHRISTIAN CHURCH BUDERIM (WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
FULL-TIME ASSISTANT PASTOR
The Session of Grace Christian Church Buderim seeks the following to augment our pastoral staff team:
Title: Assistant Pastor
Reports to: Senior Pastor/Session
Essential Duties: Preaching and teaching, general spiritual oversight and leadership
Overseeing Responsibility: Children’s ministry teams (Sunday School, Playgroup, Youth Group, etc.)
Remuneration: As per approved Grace Buderim salary schedule for teaching elders (based on PCQ stipend schedule for the current year)
Regulatory Requirements: All relevant safe ministry requirements (working with children training and screening), eligibility for ordination as a Teaching Elder within QPC now or in the near future.
Initial Contract Length: 2 years, with option to renew as a permanent
Requirements
This role requires a gifted and capable preacher and teacher, willing to learn and grow in life and
ministry under God, able to lead individuals and teams, and pastorally gifted. Most of all, the role
requires a person who models a godly and humble life, is hospitable to others, is eager to put the
interests of others above their own for the sake of Christ, seeks to win others for Christ, is committed to
learning from God’s Word and is devoted to prayer.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities will be:
- Pastoral ministry alongside or under the guidance and direction of the Senior Pastor for the
growing church family of Grace Christian Church (approximately 200 people including children) - In coordination with the Senior Pastor, regular preaching and teaching duties, including but not limited to: Sunday services, small groups, and training meetings.
- Leading worship services, and administering the sacraments (following approval by the Presbytery or ordination, whichever occurs first)
- Weekly meetings with the senior pastor for review, planning, prayer and personal development
- Leadership and oversight of existing children’s ministry teams, including
- Training, leading and encouraging ministry team coordinators and their teams
- Setting vision and direction for these ministries, especially how they integrate with the wider gospel ministry of the church family and the church vision
- Growing and developing these ministries
- Reviewing teaching materials
- Managing training and compliance for safe ministry practices and policies, in coordination with the Administrator and/or the Risk Management Officer
- Assisting the Senior Pastor with general pastoral ministry, including but not limited to
- Pastoral visitation including hospital visits
- Pastoral counselling related to weddings, baptisms and funerals
- Occasional services, including weddings, baptisms and funerals
- Usual and special events and meetings – including, but not limited to, AGMs, working bees, Christmas and Easter events, church social events, outreach events
- Other pastoral work usually expected from teaching elders.
- Attending and participating in denominational events such as quarterly Presbytery meetings and biannual National Assembly
- Other activities as assigned by the Senior Pastor or the Session from time to time.
Expressions of interest
Expressions of interest should be forwarded to the Clerk of Session, Mr Brad Joyce at
session@gracechurchbuderim.com.au. Those expressing interest will be contacted regarding the
application and appointment process.
Closure of Applications
Applications for this position will close on _________________ .
Grace Christian Church Buderim | 2-4 Toral Drive, Buderim, 4556 | (07) 5445 8933
office@gracechurchbuderim.com.au | www.gracechurchbuderim.com.au
Part-time Ministry Worker
Westside Christian Church
Introduction
Westside Christian Church is a member of the Christian Reformed Churches of Australia. We started 20 years ago in the western suburbs of Brisbane with a desire to reach our local community with the gospel. Right from the start we wanted to develop a relaxed and friendly culture that focused on building relationships and engaging with our contemporary culture.
We started with just 50 people in 2001, and for the first twelve years we met in the Library Annex of Westside Christian College in Goodna. But over the years we grew to 100 people and in 2013 we moved to Langley Park Hall in Camira.
Over the years we have had a number of part-time positions in the areas of youth, evangelism and administration, and we are looking for another part-time position to help us minister to the needs of our congregation and help us continue to grow. If you are reading this, we hope that person might be you. And even if you don’t fit all the requirements, we encourage you to apply and see how we might work with your particular strengths.
We have a growing number of young families joining our church and need someone to coordinate our family and children ministries. These include family events, home groups, creche, Sunday School, Catechism, Youth Group, and young adult ministries. The candidate would need to enjoy working with adults and children and complete the relevant ChildSafe training and get a blue card. The successful candidate would also need to become a member of our church (at least for the duration of ministry with us) and would become part of our leadership team.
Required Responsibilities
- Initially the candidate would be required to help Church Council develop a plan to support and disciple Westside families. This plan would cover each developmental stage of childhood right up to young adults, marriage, and family life.
- Oversee the implementation of our children and family plan.
We would expect the candidate to spend their time in the following ways each week:
- Administration i.e. planning, reporting – 2-4 hours
- Supporting Ministry teams – 2-4 hours
- Leadership Development i.e. meeting with ministry leaders – 1-2 hours
- Leading Ministry i.e. running Sunday School, Catechism, Youth, Home Group – 2-4 hours
- Leading Parent Groups i.e. marriage or parenting courses, pastoral support etc. – 1-2 hours
There will also be other opportunities for ministry involvement depending on your gifts and personal goals.
Training
As noted above we do provide some training, however we are primarily looking for someone who has experience i.e. a currently ordained or retired minister, someone with ministry experience, or a student training for ministry i.e. either at diploma or degree level.
Costs
The hourly rate will be negotiated depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Hours
This position is for 10-15 hours/week.
Reporting
This position requires weekly meetings with the Pastor, and monthly reports to Church Council.
Spiritual Competencies
- A committed Christian who lives out their faith in their daily life.
- A good understanding of Scripture i.e. be able to explain the gospel and use Scripture to encourage and comfort God’s people.
- A good understanding and agreement with our Reformed Confessions (these can be made available, see ‘further information’ below).
Technical Competencies
- Good computer skills.
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel.
- Working knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook.
Behavioral Competencies
- Good communication skills, warm and friendly.
- Able to relate well with both children and adults.
- Complete the relevant ChildSafe training and get a blue card.
Management Competencies
- Be able to organise and lead meetings.
- Able to work independently and in a team.
Application
As part of the application process the candidate will need to provide evidence of their training, ministry experience, competencies, and 3 referees.
Further Information
If you would like to know more about us, you can do the following:
- Check out our websites: www.westsidechristianchurch.com.au, or www.crca.org.au
- Give Ps Josh a ring on 0423 814 700
SHARE THE GOSPEL WITH HOBART
OUR CHURCH
Thirty-three percent more people in Hobart claim to have “no religion” than the Australian average. By God’s leading we need your help to prepare our congregation to reach them! St. John’s is a diverse, growing church right in the Hobart CBD. You will find the Sunday gatherings are straightforward and easy to understand, with a mix of the old and the new, and with an emphasis on clear, Christ centred preaching from the Bible. Hobart itself is a wonderful place to live and do ministry. Newly crowned as Australia’s third most desirable holiday destination , Hobart has always been a favourite among nature lovers and outdoor adventurers, but in recent years our festivals and the growth of our food and cultural scenes have been getting us noticed from the other side of Bass Strait. That’s not to say the life of a gospel worker in Hobart will be easy, nor that the role won’t be challenging. But the harvest is ripe, the workers are few, and we pray that by God’s leading you might find yourself called to join us in His service in this small corner of the kingdom.
YOUR ROLE
Full time, suitably remunerated position starting January 2022
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- To help the Senior Minister equip the people of St John’s for works of service
- Work closely with the Senior Minister to build a healthy community of believers who are confident in the gospel and the promises of God and keen to reach out into the wider community of Hobart and beyond.
- Preach approximately once a Month.
- Lead and coordinate the weekly Youth Group.
- Oversight of:
- 0-21’s ministry (i.e. children’s ministries, youth ministries and the transition from secondary to tertiary study)
- Connect Groups
- Ministry Team Leaders
- Church-wide Equipping for Ministry
- 0-21’s ministry (i.e. children’s ministries, youth ministries and the transition from secondary to tertiary study)
For further information view the Info Pack here.
Youth/Childrens Worker for Toowong Baptist Church
Toowong Baptist Church (TBC)
Position: Children’s and Youth Ministry Worker
Hours: Full-time (flexible and negotiable)
General job description: Overseeing and coordinating the children’s and youth ministry at TBC.
Responsibilities: (includes but not limited to the following)
- Prayerfully working with a team to see the children & youth of the church come to know and love the Lord Jesus.
- Develop/identify curriculum that is faithful to Scripture and suitable to each age group.
- Provide organisational oversight and training for team leaders/workers
- Engage with the parents/careers of the children/youth
Requirements:
- Agree with the church’s doctrinal statement
- Diploma in theology (or above)
- Minimum two years’ experience working with children/youth
- Cross-cultural experience preferable
Application:
Please provide a covering letter, a resume of relevant experience, and the contact details of two referees.
It is hoped the successful candidate would be available to start January 2022.
Please contact: Toowong Baptist Church 3871 1022 or send your resume to info@toowongbc.org.au
Senior Pastor Position – Saltbush Evangelical Church
Saltbush Evangelical Church is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor.
Saltbush Evangelical Church was established 10 years ago by a small group of Christians who wanted to make a difference for the Kingdom in a place where very few people know Jesus. Currently led by lay overseers, we are looking to refill our Senior Pastor position, who finished towards the end of 2020. You will lead and work alongside the lay leadership of a community of Bible believing Christians, seeking to share Jesus with the far west NSW town of Broken Hill.
We are seeking someone with a heart for rural ministry.
All expressions of interest please contact team@saltbushchurch.org.au for further information or call Daniel, after hours, on 0457 049 749, see www.saltbushchurch.org.au
Applications are open until suitable candidate is found.
Darebin Presbyterian Church
Darebin Presbyterian Church in Melbourne has an exciting ministry opportunity for someone to join us as our Children’s and Youth Ministry Coordinator, a part-time role to start in January 2022. We would love to hear from you! For further information please visit us here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551103dae4b0dd8c456d6913/t/6160c73d0cee83321ecfbc26/1633732429612/Children%E2%80%99s+Ministry+Coordinator+Role+Description+DPC+REVISED.pdf
Harbourside Presbyterian Church in Coffs Harbour is seeking a full-time Youth/Young
Adults Pastor to join our growing ministry team. The role can be adapted according to the
gifts, ability and passion of the successful candidate, but the primary role will be ministry
to Youth.
Responsibilities
- Lead, plan & develop a vibrant Youth ministry of over 100 teenagers and 9 leaders.
- Develop and train Youth Leaders.
- Disciple and pastorally care for Youth, assisting them to grow and mature in Christ.
- Oversee a youth mentoring ministry comprised of over 50 youth and 20 mentors.
- Assist with SRE (Scripture) in local high schools.
- Support, disciple & encourage uni students and young adults.
You will need to have
- A heart & passion for seeing young people come to know & love Jesus and grow in their
relationship with him. - Prior experience in Youth Ministry.
- Diploma or degree level training in Theology and/or Youth Ministry.
- Ability to work with a small staff team.
- Ability to relate to both Youth and their parents.
- A Reformed/Evangelical outlook in your Christian faith.
The remuneration package is negotiable according to skills and experience.
For more information contact the Senior Pastor Jamie Newans e: jamie@harboursidepc.com.au.
Job Vacancy for Renew Gold Coast Part-Time Pastor with a Focus on Youth
and Children’s Ministry
Job description
Renew Gold Coast is seeking a part-time pastor with a focus on youth and children’s ministry. The role
requires a 2 to 3 day load per week, paid at Queensland Baptist stipend rates. The initial term is for one year
with a six month probationary period.
Working as part of a small team of pastors, you will take part in all aspects of pastoral ministry including
preaching and pastoral care, but the focus of your role will be to further develop our Saturday youth group,
Sunday youth Bible study and Sunday children’s ministry program.
Job goals
The goals you will be striving for are:
- Support the church and pastoral team in their walk with Christ as they discern God’s will for Renew
- Grow Renew’s people in their emotional and spiritual health
- Disciple the youth and children of Renew in the Word of Christ
- Winsomely share the Gospel with attendees at Renew Youth and Sunday School
- Draw youth through the presence and work of the Holy Spirit and the joy of genuine Christian lives
shared - Provide a gracious and safe spiritual home for more families in Renew.
Job responsibilities
Using a collaborative and gracious approach, you will focus on:
- Strategically developing Renew Youth by:
- Planning and leading youth group through providing relevant Christian teaching and pastoral
care - Administration, including finances, Childsafe Coordination, etc.
- Coordinating and training a small team of youth leaders
- Promoting youth group and maintaining open communication with parents
- Helping maintain and equip the “Youth Shed.”
- Planning and leading youth group through providing relevant Christian teaching and pastoral
- Prayerfully coordinating the running of Renew’s Youth Bible Study and Sunday School by:
- Sourcing Biblical teaching resources
- Planning, recruiting, training and managing a team of leaders
- Building relationships with church families, especially parents
- Delivering regular sermons at Renew’s Sunday service (no more than once a month)
- Meeting weekly with Renew’s pastoral team to encourage the team, pray for our people, plan upcoming
church services and activities, and to seek God’s direction for Renew - Participating at bimonthly church meetings.
Educational requirements
The educational requirements relate to theological study from a recognised Evangelical tertiary institution:
- Minimum of a Diploma (with a plan for further theological study at at least Bachelor level
- Or at least one year of current enrolment in a Bachelor of Theology or Bachelor of Ministry or higher
Personal characteristics and expectations
The successful candidate will:
- Be a faithful, baptized follower of Jesus who meets the requirements of an elder/pastor as per 1 Timothy
3:1-7 - Fulfil and agree to Renew’s membership requirements as a faithful community member at Renew Gold
Coast - Exhibit humility, wisdom, and clarity of communication.
Our pastoral team are a team of equals, regardless of level of education, skill, responsibility, time
available or compensation. We listen to one another humbly and make decisions jointly. This leadership
style encourages early and frequent engagement with the entire church in bimonthly meetings.
Submitting oneself to these structures requires the above characteristics. - Strive to attend our occasional church-wide social activities
- Be available for group and one-on-one training. Weekly pastoral meetings of 1 to 1.5 hours are required
(currently held over lunch during the week, but flexibility of timing is paramount). - Have some capacity to reach out to new parents and youth (especially including the unchurched).
About Renew Gold Coast
Renew is a small, young, independent baptist church, meeting primarily in Worongary, QLD. We hold to
traditional Christian teachings with a baptist and evangelical Protestant flavour. We have a small
congregation of 30 to 40 people attending our weekly, Sunday afternoon services. We are of diverse ages
and currently meet in a large home. Our growth plans include meeting in multiple, zoom-linked homes. We
have a medium sized youth group.
Our values are:
- Biblical Discipleship, implemented through a weekly church-wide Bible Study, Sunday School, Youth
Bible Study, expositional sermons, and a variety of organic activities such as one-on-one studies; - Gracious Community, implemented through weekly fellowship meals, regular church socials, highly
collaborative and open decision making, ensuring safety for the vulnerable, and an emphasis on listening
to one another; - Light to the World, implemented through invitational events and the culture in our ministries, monthly
support to missions or local community needs, ongoing evangelism and apologetics training.
Is the Holy Spirit prompting you to think about pastoral ministry in Renew Church?
You can find out more at https://renewgc.com/.
Please phone Malcolm Lithgow on 0428 949 744 or Graham Grove on 0406 813 044 to chat further.
A formal application may be made through submission of a CV and cover letter to info@renewgc.com. Please
include some details about yourself and your faith in your cover letter.
Kids’ Pastor – Full-time
At Norwest Anglican we long to see Jesus King of every heart and every home.
Norwest Anglican is a vibrant and growing evangelical church in Sydney’s North-West. In God’s kindness, over the last decade we have seen remarkable growth. More than 700 adults, youth and children attend our Sunday ministries (across 5 services). During this time, our Sunday Kids Church has grown from 40 kids at one service to 180 across four services. Our Friday afternoon Kids Ministry program attracts 40 kids from Years 3-5. We believe these ministries have the potential to see further significant growth.
Norwest is seeking a passionate and humble Kids Pastor to join our team and lead this ministry across the church. The Kids Pastor will be a strong leader and an advocate for kids across Norwest Ministries, ensuring that events, services and ministry decisions are executed in a way that cares for and disciples kids in the life of the church.
Key responsibilities
- Kids Ministry
- Oversight of the ministry teams who run Kids Church at 4 of our 5 Sunday services.
- Recruit, train and coach kids ministry leaders. This includes assisting the Youth Pastor in the recruitment and training of youth aged leaders in our Kids Helper program.
- Ensure that kids ministry operation, administration and communication is to a high standard.
- Work closely with multiple levels of leaders to ensure leadership teams are functional, enjoyable and effective ministry environments.
- Safe Ministry
- Oversee the onboarding of new leaders into the Safe Ministry systems across the church
- Be the expert on staff for Safe Ministry standards and how they apply to Norwest ministries and events
Our Kids Pastor will:
- Have a deep love for God, a whole-hearted desire to live for and serve the Lord Jesus Christ and a have a growing relationship with Him
- Be a member of Norwest Anglican Church, committed to both a congregation and a Community Group.
- Have a highly collegiate working style, reflected in their interactions with staff and lay leaders.
- Have a clear passion and gift for imparting the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Work happily under the direction of the senior leadership, as well as work autonomously and make decisions within the scope of the role.
- Understand child protection issues and be fully committed to the safety of all young people in our care.
- Be passionate about introducing both individuals and families to Jesus and seeing them grow in their knowledge and love of Him.
- Understand that a life in church leadership is a call to live a life beyond reproach and one where we model godliness through every aspect of what we say, how we act and who we are.
- Be committed to the Norwest Anglican Vision and Values.
Qualifications and Experience
Experience in leading large teams, and coaching leaders who lead other leaders.
Initially the successful candidate will be replacing an existing role. However, there is potential for the person to grow into a more senior role within the Norwest staff team in the future. We are open to discussing this and the level of theological qualification required with any applicant.
A Safe Ministry check, and a completed Safe Ministry Training certificate from the Professional Standards Unit of the Anglican Diocese of Sydney will be required before commencement and must be maintained as current at all times.
The successful candidate must hold and maintain at all times a current New South Wales Working with Children Check (WWCC).
To Apply:
Please email your CV to The Rev. James Lewis, Senior Assistant Minister james@norwest.org
Bulimba Bible Study Cooperation – Ministry Opportunity
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
SENIOR PASTORING POSITION
(VOLUNTEER)
Position Summary
An exciting opportunity exists at the Bulimba Bible Study Cooperation for a senior pastor to
come on board and take charge. The Bulimba Bible Study Cooperation (BBSC) was established
in 2020 by four dedicated Christians who were wanting a conservative, biblical and evangelical
church in their area to worship at and belong to. The senior pastor will have formal training of
some sort, either from a bible institute, college or university and will have the skills and desire to
witness, evangelise and grow the church with new converts.
BBSC offers a unique opportunity for a senior pastor to come in at the ground level of a new,
young, and vibrant church where he will see the church grow into maturity. Added to this, BBSC
offers the following benefits:
- Four dedicated church members who will attend services and help establish the church
alongside the senior pastor. - A weekly rented meeting room with all facilities supplied and pay for.
- Weekly volunteering of setup and teardown for the meeting room as required.
- A list of community contacts and connections as a starting point for Evangelical
outreach. - A church that is registered as an unincorporated association with ACNC.
- Official banking accounts.
- A paid for and operational website and email address.
- 20,000 leaflet and flyer distributions twice a year for church advertising and gospel
outreach.
The senior pastor will have to be self-sufficient initially to take on this position with the view that
the church will financially supporting him when it has grown large enough to do so.
Selection Criteria
Essential
- Formal training and education from a bible institute, college, or university
- High level oral and written communication skills.
- Solid skills and ability to preach and teach the bible.
- An ability and willingness to act in a professional manner, including regulation of one’s own behaviour in stressful situations.
- A passion for, and thorough understanding, of the gospel.
- Agreement with BBSC’s Statement of Faith and Soteriological position.
Key Responsibilities
- Evangelising the community.
- Meeting, greeting and growing friendships and relationships with unsaved people in the
community with the intention of introducing them to Christ. - Visiting and encouraging church members on a regular basis.
- Assisting with enquiries from prospective new church members.
- Preaching once a week during the Sunday morning service.
- Preparing a midweek or end of week, home bible study.
- Other activities as required.
Time Commitment
The senior pastor will need to spend approximately 10-20 hours a week conducting pastoring
duties as a volunteer with the view of scaling up with workload as financial support grows.
How to Apply
Candidates are encouraged to visit the church website www.bbsc.net.au to familiarise
themselves with the church and its doctrinal position. Please also email a copy of your CV
alongside any educational certificates or qualifications to info@bbsc.net.au.
Youth/Young Adults Worker
Donvale Presbyterian Church is a Reformed Evangelical church in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. We seek to employ a Youth/Young Adult Coordinator on a part-time basis commencing in early 2022. The ideal candidate is a mature Christian, is passionate about serving Christ and His Church, has previous experience with youth ministry and (preferably) has some formal theological training. The ideal candidate will teach youth and young adults to know, grow, love and serve Jesus. This role is part time and the hours are negotiable. The position could be extended if the suitable applicant is willing to take on a role of overseeing our children’s ministry as well. If you believe you have the necessary gifts and skills to work in this exciting role within a growing church, please consider either sending in your CV to the senior pastor (details below) or feel free to call with any questions you may have.
Information:
Rev Gerald Vanderwert. geraldmv@tpg.com.au Ph 0414407404
ROCKINGHAM CHURCH OF CHRIST INC.
Cnr Rae Road & Frederick Street (PO Box 7128), Safety Bay, WA 6169 PH (08) 9592 2495
Email: rockcofc@gmail.com www.rockinghamcofc.org ABN 86 859 312 245
“… to make and grow committed followers of Christ Jesus”
Expressions of Interest Position Vacant: Associate Pastor
Rockingham Church of Christ is seeking expressions of interest for a suitable person to join our pastoral team in the role of an Associate Pastor. Rockingham is a regional city about one hour drive south of Perth.
We are an evangelical, small to medium-size congregation in the tradition of Churches of Christ in Australia. We are seeking to grow Word-based, Christ-centred ministry that effectively and clearly communicates the gospel to make and grow committed followers of Christ Jesus. We are active in engaging with our community, seeking to serve and make Christ known in a variety of different ways.
We are seeking someone to work with our Senior Pastor to serve in pastoral ministry. The applicant should have a heart for teaching the Bible, reaching the lost, equipping God’s people for works of service, caring for all people (younger and older) and a desire to work with young people and/or young families to know and follow Jesus.
We are seeking applicants who:
- Demonstrate the biblical qualities of a servant-leader
- Are passionate about the gospel and value Word-based, Christ-centred ministry
- Are theologically trained – pastoral ministry experience is favourable, but not essential
- Work well with others, are willing to learn and grow, and lead and serve by example in upfront roles as well as behind the scenes roles
The Associate Pastor will be accountable to the Senior Pastor and through him, the Eldership.
The position can be either a full-time position or a part-time position, depending on the needs and suitability of the candidate and the fit with the church. Terms and conditions will be in line with standard Churches of Christ in WA guidelines.
Please send your expression of interest to cohen@rockychurch.org by 31 January 2022 outlining your personal details, qualifications, experience, availability and reasons for your interest in the role. Late applications may still be considered, but if a suitable application is received earlier than above, we reserve the right to close the application process before the above date.
Grounded in God’s Word – Focussed on Christ – Loving God and people –
…. for the glory of God.
Connecting Pastor
St Lucia Bible Church
Brisbane, QLD
St Lucia Bible Church
Location: St Lucia, Brisbane, QLD
Job Type: at least 4 days growing to full time in 2023
Start Date: Mid 2022
Closing Date: 28th Feb 2022
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 25 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: Connecting 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 at least a four day a week position, ideally beginning in mid 2022 with scope to
grow to be full time in 2023, as finances become available.
Connecting Pastor: Expectations
- Character – We require a 1 Timothy 3 qualified man who can:
- Set an example for the believers in their manner of life and doctrine
- Be seen growing in teachability, humility and submission to God’s word
- Demonstrate their pastoral heart for others.
- Willingly be part of a team and lead other teams in ministry
- Convictions – We need a person who holds:
- Commitment to a reformed evangelical and complementarian theology
- Agreement with our doctrinal statement, statement of mission, and position papers.
- That Heaven and hell are real
- The Cross of Christ is central to salvation
- Life is short and so the task of evangelism is urgent
- Love compels us to take the gospel to all people everywhere
- Competency – We are looking for a person who can:
- Relate to people with wisdom, maturity, insight and understanding.
- Demonstrate a proven track record of caring for people both individually and
systematically. - Ably equip the saints for ministry – particularly those with families.
- 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 - 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. - Establish new Growth Groups to ensure the capacity to cater for ongoing growth
- Facilitate the connection of members from the Unichurch congregation into the life
of the morning church congregation - Facilitate the connection of members at unichurch into the homes of Morning
church members - Perform relevant administrative work as required
- Recruit and train others in the following levels of leadership.
• Identify, train and nurture SLBC members for your teams.
• Identify, train and nurture leaders for your teams.
• Empower team leaders to recruit, train and nurture new members to their
teams.
- Capacity – This person is able to:
- Manage themselves and be a self-starter in ministry initiatives.
- Work from home in the environment of a church without property
- Preach publicly on occasion as determined by the senior pastor.
- Lead and participate in other activities as agreed to from time to time within the
staff team environment
Qualifications and Experience:
- Theological Qualification of at least BTh Level from a reformed evangelical college
- Ideally around 5 years pastoral team ministry experience.
Commencement date:
Mid 2022. (We are seeking the right person in God’s time)
Remuneration:
Remuneration will be set in according to our remuneration guidelines taking into account
experience and training.
To apply or get more information, please contact:
Roy Davidson on roy.davidson@slbc.org.au or call 0419 761 882.
Families Pastor
East Coast Anglican, Tasmania
Location: The East Coast of Tasmania
(Woodsdale, Buckland, Orford, Triabunna, Swansea, Bicheno, Coles Bay)
Job Type: Full- or part-time
Closing Date: 4 March 2022
We are very excited to be looking for someone to join. A generous donation means that we
can fund a new staff position to make disciples among children, youth and their families.
Perhaps you’re the person we’re looking for. The details of this role will be worked out in
discussions with you based on your character, gifts and skills, godly desires for the present
and future, training, and capacity.
The final role description may include one or more of the following (but won’t include all of
them!) Your own creativity is welcomed and the role will be refined over time.
- Sharing Jesus with local youth
- Demonstrating the love of Jesus to warm contact families
- Sharing Jesus with local children
- Discipling children and youth
- Developing children and youth leaders
- Discipling adults
- Planning a strategy to develop a sustainable parish for the next generations
It is possible an applicant would desire a part-time position in order to conduct further
training or to work another job part-time (with local school chaplaincy a possibility).
We are an evangelical Anglican church in a rural area of Tasmania. Our current
congregations are small and mostly elderly. After two years without a minister, the lead
pastor, Ben Allen, is prayerfully leading people to follow Jesus, grow like Jesus and serve for
Jesus. We want to be a church for the East Coast of Tasmania, now and for the future.
Joining this ministry is an opportunity that will no doubt bring many challenges and
hardships along with great privilege and responsibility. Working together, under God, may
we see people brought into the kingdom of God’s Son!
To express your interest please send a cover letter, CV and details for two referees who
can speak to your character and ministry skills, to ben@eastcoastanglican.church. Call Ben
on 0407 242 522 to chat further.
Appointment will be subject to the applicant fulfilling the Safe Church Communities
requirements of the Diocese of Tasmania, including having a Tasmanian Working with
Vulnerable People Card. The Diocese of Tasmania is a ChildSafe organisation.