4 Church Minister / Pastor / Leadership jobs

St Swithun’s is a well-resourced church on Sydney’s North Shore located in an area with many families. We need to enhance our contemporary service offering to better serve the needs of our community, include establishing a morning service that is more relevant to younger families not yet connecting with St Swithun’s. We seek a full-time, dynamic and entrepreneurial, ordained leader with a demonstrated ability in change management to lead our contemporary congregations to grow in their relationship with God and to reach out with the Gospel to our community. Strong collaboration, communication, time management and organisational skills are essential. Experience in cross-cultural ministry would be an advantage. The successful applicant must meet the requirements to work in Australia and also be suitable for licensing as a clergyperson in the Anglican Diocese of Sydney. If this is you, please apply by 30 September 2019. Please send a current resume and three referees to Rev. Dr Roger Chilton, St Swithun’s Anglican Church Pymble, 4a Merrivale Road, Pymble NSW 2073 or via email to roger@swiz.org.au.  

Join the team of a new church reaching people from all nations in Footscray, Melbourne! Laneway Church is a new church in Footscray Melbourne that longs and prays for people from all nations to hear, see and experience the gospel of Jesus Christ. We’re a gospel-centred, Bible-driven church, committed to making deep disciples of Christ in ever increasing number for the love of our neighbour and the glory of God.  Laneway Church has grown as a multicultural church reaching young adults and families in Melbourne’s inner-west. We’re an active member of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches, and we structure our church’s ministry around 5 purposes: Magnification, Mission, Membership, Maturity and Ministry. We are seeking an Associate Pastor who will focus on reaching the lost and building the church through leading two of these purposes. Our preference is for a man who can focus on Magnification as his primary responsibility, as outlined below, but we will structure around the person first and their gifts. A more detailed position description for the role of championing magnification is included below. Magnification Purpose The Associate Pastor will champion the purpose of Magnification by leading Laneway Church to glorify God and joyfully love him with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength, and will engage our local community in church gatherings that are a compelling witness to Christ. Associate Pastor Magnification Responsibilities Shape culture The Associate Pastor will champion the purpose of magnification through shaping the culture of church to magnify God through teaching, infectious personal example, godly leadership and prayer, and working in and with the Magnification team. The Associate Pastor will shape the culture of Sunday gatherings, so that people Hear the gospel clearly Are moved to love Jesus with all their heart, soul, mind and strength Do business with God Wish their non-Christian friends were here From diverse cultural backgrounds are engaged Build leaders and teams The Associate Pastor will build and lead teams and coach leaders involved in Sunday gatherings, and other prayer and praise ministries (e.g. Laneway Unplugged), including the following areas: Prayer Music Service coordination and leading Interviews and stories Audio/visual Multimedia Vibe and venue layout Plan and lead for growth The Associate Pastor will work with the lead pastor and leadership team to create and implement plans to help Laneway Church move through growth stages. He will build Sunday gatherings that connect with people from a variety of cultures who are de-churched or have never been to church. Requirements The Associate Pastor will be a man who meets the qualifications of Titus 1:5-9, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, and 1 Peter 5:1-4, and who agrees with the theological convictions of Laneway Church and who is captured by the vision, mission and values of Laneway Church. Essential A foundational commitment to prayer Driven by the Bible Desperate for conversion A deep love for Jesus Genuinely cares for people Can inspire and empower volunteers Understands others Can build effective teams and lead leaders Humble and teachable Entrepreneurial gifts, with an ability to analyse, strategise and problem solve Desirable A gifted personal communicator and musician Has experience in, and an understanding of team ministry (5M’s/Purpose Model). Has experience and confidence in raising financial support for ministry.  Skilled with communications Theological qualification (or be pursuing theological study) Remuneration The role is for 5 days per week (negotiable).  A full-time option is desirable. Full-time remuneration will initially depend upon the candidate’s ability to support raise to complement their salary. The goal is that over 1-3 years the position will be fully funded from within church due to numerical and financial growth. The salary package is calculated according to our remuneration guidelines and is dependent upon experience, qualifications and life package.  Applications Close 6th October Ideal commencement date: January 2020 (we will wait for the right candidate). To apply or enquire more details about this job, please send a cover letter addressing the requirements, and a copy of your resume to our Lead Pastor, Joshua Allen, at Josh@lanewaychurch.com.au , or call on 0431747370. For more information regarding Laneway Church feel free to browse Facebook and our website.

City on a Hill began with a small team and a big vision to make a difference in our world for the glory of God. Since our inception in Melbourne in 2007, we have witnessed a special work of God's grace as he has united hundreds of men and women around the mission of 'knowing Jesus and making Jesus known'. City on a Hill has a vision to plant 50 churches that reach 10 cities with the good news of Jesus. City on a Hill now meets across five locations in three cities, and is preparing to plant our next two locations this year. God willing, over the next five years we will launch our next five local churches. In this season ahead it is our hope to grow our next generations ministry to be regularly reaching over 1,000 children and youth. While our story is characterised by constant change and growth, we have maintained an enduring commitment to Christ and his call on our lives in this generation. We are committed to raising up gospel hearted leaders, to build healthy churches, which will reach and serve cities with the gospel of Jesus. Role summary Investment in Next Generation ministry is a newly committed strategic priority for City on a Hill. We are committed to reaching the next generation with the gospel of Jesus. We also have a vision to plant 50 churches in 10 cities. This new role of National Director of Next Generation Ministry will play an active and strategic contribution to peak leadership across the City on a Hill Movement, and will be responsible for overseeing and supporting healthy, vibrant, and fruitful next generations ministries across all our current and future church locations. Responsibilities Peak oversight of ministry to next generation (children and youth) across all City on a Hill locations, developing this area of ministry to a centre of excellence and best-practice. Coaching, training, and support to local City Kids and City Youth staff and leaders at each City on a Hill location. Development of movement-wide curriculum and teaching for coordinated children’s and youth ministry programs across City on a Hill. Working with local lead pastors to support healthy next generations ministry at their respective location, and working with church planters to launch healthy children’s ministries. Oversight of training and development pathways for current and future leaders in next generations ministry. Identify opportunities for innovation, ministry development, and gospel growth in next generation ministry. Key skills, gifts & character Fulfil the character qualifications outlined for a deacon in 1 Timothy 3:8-13. A deep love for Jesus, his church, and a passion for ministry to the next generation. Significant experience and track record leading next generations ministry. Alignment with the vision, mission and cultural distinctives of City on a Hill. Highly developed leadership skills, with ability to inspire shared vision, foster collaboration, and communicate effectively across a large organisational context. Demonstrated ability to handle rapid organisational change. Completed theological training at an evangelical theological college or equivalent. Current or eligible for ordination or lay-licensing as an Anglican minister. Other This is a full-time position. The successful applicant would have a home church at one of our church locations across Melbourne, Geelong, Brisbane or Gold Coast, but would be required to travel and visit all church locations across the Movement. All City on a Hill staff must hold a current employee Working with Children Check, have a National Police History Check that returns no disclosed outcomes that would exclude them from the role, and uphold the standards outlined in the Anglican Church of Australia Faithfulness in Service code of personal behaviour for church workers. Apply For more information or to apply for this role send your CV with cover letter addressing the key skills, gifts, and character above to hr@cityonahill.com.au.

About Scripture Union Queensland Scripture Union Queensland is a Christian not-for-profit with a heart for youth and children. We are the largest provider of school chaplains in Australia, and each chaplain is uniquely placed to support our children and young people as they navigate life’s increasingly complex issues. We run camps, community outreach events and At-Risk Youth programs, and offer nationally recognised training programs in youth work at both Certificate IV and Diploma levels. School Chaplaincy SU QLD chaplains provide spiritual and emotional support to school communities. They are in the prevention and support business: helping students find a better way to deal with issues ranging from family breakdown and loneliness, to drug abuse, depression and anxiety. They provide a listening ear and a caring presence for kids in crisis, and those who just need a friend. They also provide support for staff and parents in school communities. We have multiple chaplaincy positions available across Queensland. To find out more and to apply go to www.suqld.org.au/partner/become-a-chaplain Please call 07 3112 6073 if you have any questions. (Recruitment agencies need not enquire or apply. Only direct candidate applications will be considered.)