Assistant Minister

Gymea Anglican Church
**Location**:Gymea, NSW
**Date advertised**: 4th November 2024

**Job Type**:Full time
**Closing Date**:24th November 2024
- **Position Title**:Assistant Minister (Youth)
- **Location**:Gymea Anglican Church, Sydney Diocese
- **Position Type**:Full-time
- **Remuneration**:In line with Sydney Diocesan guidelines

At Gymea Anglican Church, our mission is simple yet profound**:we love Jesus, we love each other, and we love Gymea**. These guiding pillars shape our ministry in three key directions:

- Upward - Exalting the Lord (**Love Jesus**)
- Inward - Building each other up (**Love Each Other**)
- Outward - Reaching our community with the gospel (**Love Gymea**)

We are seeking an Assistant Minister who will wholeheartedly embody these values, bringing passion and vision to our youth ministry while embracing the broader mission of church life.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Youth Ministry: Plan, coordinate, and oversee the youth program, ensuring it aligns with our ministry goals and contributes to the broader church community.
- Leadership Development: Actively participate in ministry training initiatives across the parish to effectively support and equip lay leaders. This includes coordinating and facilitating training sessions for youth ministry leaders to foster a culture of growth and development.
- Pastoral Care: Provide pastoral support to youth and young adults, and encouraging active participation in church life.
- Preaching & Teaching: Regularly preach at services, delivering clear, Bible-centered messages that resonate with youth and the wider congregation.
- Community Engagement & Evangelism: Helping create outreach opportunities to share the gospel.
- Additional Church Responsibilities: The role may include administering other significant aspects of church life, such as welcoming and integration initiatives and small group ministries.

**About You**:

- Degree or diploma in theology or ministry, with solid skills in teaching and preaching.
- A strong applicant will possess a deep passion for the entire church ecosystem. While a primary focus will be on youth ministry, the role also offers opportunities to engage in various areas of church life, equipping members to serve effectively and impactfully in the Gymea community.

**What We Offer**:

- The opportunity to lead and grow a youth ministry.
- Regular professional development opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative ministry team environment.
- A strong community focused on living our mission to **Love Jesus, Love Each Other, and Love Gymea.**

**Requirements**:

- Working With Children Check (WWCC).
- Safe Ministry Training (completed and up-to-date).
- Full compliance with Sydney Diocese requirements for working with youth and children.

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