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The Parish seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced person to lead our busy office and provide support to the Rector, Churchwardens and Ministry Team. This is a part-time position Monday to Friday (25-30 hours per week). The successful applicant will be an Australian citizen who: Is a committed Christian active in his/her local church Has proven experience in office management including strong computer skills Has a pastoral heart with the ability to handle a range of pastoral situations and who understands and handles confidential matters well Can demonstrate a high level of organizational and communication skills, including excellent time and people management. The starting date is 3rd February 2020 but open to negotiation. Please email a current CV and covering letter to the rector, the Rev. Dr Roger Chilton, at roger@swiz.org.au

English Speaking Ministry Vacancies With an ever-increasing number of Chinese in Australia the opportunities for bringing the gospel to this group are great. The Chinese Christian Church (CCC) Milsons Point is a medium-sized church with ministries in English, Mandarin and Cantonese language with a diversity of ministries to young and old. We have a passion to be a leading Chinese church to bring the gospel to the Chinese and then to the world. For this reason, our vision is to be one community where people are growing in Christ, serving in love and reaching the world with gospel We are seeking to expand our Pastoral Team with suitably passionate and gifted people, either full time or part time, who will be able to work the Pastoral Team and lay leaders to help us realise our vision. Essentials A mature Christian. Theologically trained from a recognised Bible College or Seminary. Theologically agrees with the CCC Statement of Faith. An understanding and an ability to work within a Chinese context that consists of both 1st Generation and 2nd Generation Chinese. Demonstrated leadership skills. An ability to work within a congregational lay led model of Church governance. Experience in evangelism, discipling and training people.   Ministry Posts Vacant Youth Pastor English Women’s Ministry Worker Family Pastor   Responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to work with the Pastoral Team and lay leadership to develop strategies, goals, programs, and resources to grow the respective ministries in the areas of evangelism, discipleship, leadership development and pastoral care.   Remunerations Remuneration will be in line with CCC policy and consist of a taxable salary component, a non-taxable fringe benefits component and compulsory superannuation contributions. For more information, please contact Rev Ying Yee by phone on 0411 340 531 or email psc@cccmilsonspoint.org. All applications will be kept strictly confidential.

                                                                                       Job Summary Generalist full-time pastoral role at a recently established (July 2017) branch church in Chatswood Our Mission: Making Jesus known in Chatswood and beyond Intergenerational English congregation with 50+ regular members, currentlycomprised mainly of ABC (Australian Born Chinese) and OBC (Overseas Born Chinese) members See https://redeemer.city and https://www.facebook.com/redeemercity/ to find out more about Redeemer City Church   Essential Godly and faithful follower of Jesus Christ Mission-minded - a heart to make Jesus known in Chatswood and beyond Theologically aligned with and passionate about what we believe (see website) Experience and skill in Bible teaching (preaching and training in groups ofvarying size) Pastoral and discipleship experience Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills Formal tertiary theological qualification (or currently studying towards this) The ability to work with a diverse Pastoral Team   Desirable Prior experience in pastoring a congregation Experience working in an Asian church or Christian group environment  Your Application This is intended to be a full-time position, however part-time applicants will still be considered. Please email your CV and a cover letter and further questions you may have to Isaac Wong (iwon6710@gmail.com). Thank you for taking the time to apply.  

Qualified teachers needed to serve children of Christian workers and the broader community. Join a group of professional and passionate educators. Live in a dynamic tropical city   Faith International Academy (FIA) is seeking trained teachers for a variety of positions. Teachers are responsible for teaching Biblical truth in their specialty area, as well as modeling Christian character. A trained teacher with experience is preferred. A list of job opportunities is on our website.   This position is voluntary, and the successful candidate is responsible for raising their own funds with their partnering mission agency.   About the school FIA is a private, Christian, international school located in Davao City, in the southern Philippines. Founded in 1982, it provides US-based curricula to educate children of Christian workers, expatriates and locals who are living in the region. It is fully accredited with ACSI and WASC, two accrediting agencies in the United States. Apart from an English-medium education, it also provides a range of extra-curricular activities, including an excellent sports program.  It prides itself on small class sizes and high levels of care for students. Graduating students are accepted to universities around the globe, including the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, South Korea and the Philippines.   About the role FIA is seeking teachers with: Evangelical Christian convictions and character, actively involved in church and committed to the work of Christian education. Appropriate qualifications, training and experience. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to demonstrate flexibility in working in a cross-cultural environment and be willing to be involved in the community. Be willing to incorporate cooperative learning strategies and ESL-sensitive instruction. A current Working with Children Check as legislated.   Duties Teachers will: Plan, conduct and review classes. Work within teams to complete administrative tasks. Give and receive feedback on lessons and other duties. Plan and conduct some school events outside of their classroom.   School Culture Visit the school website to get a feel for our school and watch the short video below Teachers who are passionate about teaching enthusiastic students and enjoy Christian ministry love our small and close-knit school. Staff also appreciate FIA’s close proximity to many beach resorts and tropical cuisine.   Benefits While FIA does not provide a salary, it provides financial incentives such as partial remuneration for airfares and professional development, including conferences. FIA is connected to some USA Christian universities that offer a tuition discount for staff to engage in professional development programs. We also provide discounts for staff children’s schooling on top of our already competitive tuition fees.   How to apply Go to the school website (fia.edu.ph) to see the opportunities listed under the ‘Serve at FIA’ menu or email us directly at: recruiting@fia.edu.ph

The Anglican Diocese of Melbourne is a large and dynamic organisation comprising of over 200 parishes located throughout metropolitan Melbourne and extending to include the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas. Reporting to the Head of Parish Mission Resourcing, the Youth Ministry Consultant will support and resource parish-based youth ministry and empower local youth ministries to reach unchurched youth. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the implementation of the diocesan strategic plan which focuses on developing youth leadership; Empowering youth ministers through coaching; Facilitating learning communities; and Providing supervision to specialists.   To be successful in this role you must: Hold a tertiary qualification in theology, ministry, social work or equivalent; Demonstrate significant experience in youth ministry or youth-related social work; Be subject to satisfactory clearances including a Police and Working with Children Check; Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident; Have a valid driver’s license; Have a proven ability to lead and facilitate groups; Have a proven ability to coach and empower others; and Must ideally be familiar with the Anglican Church, with a practical understanding of its ethos. In return for your skills and enthusiastic commitment you will have an opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference in the lives of many varied individuals across parishes and Victoria. Standard Diocese of Melbourne Clergy or Lay Minister Package applies. If you have demonstrated effectiveness in leading outreach, disciple-making and leadership development among youth and a passion for empowering others please apply by forward your cover letter and resume to kmorgan@melbourneanglican.org.au

WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are actively searching for an experienced minister whom God has chosen to lead us into the future. Our loving and compassionate congregation needs a dynamic visionary to lead us.  The Minister will help us to discover our missional approach and encourage each member of the congregation to find and develop their individual gifts in service of the mission, while possessing a dynamic, Bible-based, practical and relevant preaching and teaching. KEY CRITERIA Dynamic personal relationship with Jesus, seeking ongoing spiritual growth and maturity. Generous theological perspective that embraces unity and diversity. Willingness to live in, seek and engage with the community. Experienced gifted communicator, with the ability to share information and deal with conflict. Ability to work well within teams. Open to feedback for the continued mission of the church. Is easily accessible, approachable and accountable to the church family.   For further information and church profile please email  search@parkdalecofc.org.au

About Beyond Egypt Beyond Egypt is a Christian ministry for men and women seeking to live God’s way with regard to sexuality and relating, including unwanted same-sex attraction, pornography addiction (same-sex or opposite-sex), emotional dependency, and/or poor relational boundaries. We offer peer support groups for those struggling personally, one-on-one support for those struggling with a loved one’s life choices, and speakers for your church service or event. Our dual aim is: To provide peer support for those who struggle, in particular to grow in their relationship with God, and To equip God’s people with a stronger Biblical understanding of these matters, enabling them to more effectively demonstrate the love of Jesus to everyone. Beyond Egypt is overseen by a Committee consisting of those with a passion to see both the love and holiness of God shown more clearly to His people. Job description Beyond Egypt is currently seeking expressions of interest for a Ministry Leader .  The role is suitable for an applicant looking for part time hours (up to 2 days per week), located in Sydney, and substantially working from home. The Ministry Leader reports to the Committee, and is responsible for the successful operation of the ministry’s activities. The responsibilities of the Ministry Leader include: Leading and mentoring the leadership team. Responding to email inquiries. Organising support groups and ably leading them if required. Organising speaking engagements at churches or Christian organisations and, if needed, speaking at them. Raising a portion of his/her own wage via fundraising activities. Attending regular supervision from a Committee member and/or a professional Christian counsellor. Attending Committee meetings (held every 2 months). Essential criteria Successful applicants will have: A deep love and respect for God, his Word, the Lord Jesus, and his work on the cross and in his resurrection, with clear fruit of the Spirit’s work in their lives. A strong desire see God work in the lives of those struggling with sexual and/or relational sin. Excellent organisation skills. An ability to manage workflow independently and without close supervision A substantial desire and experience in pastoring and mentoring team members. A robust recommendation from their current or recent church leader(s). Remuneration Remuneration is provided as a stipend and will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful applicant. Contact Enquiries and/or expressions of interest can be made via email: info@beyondegypt.org.au