Senior Community Pastor

2 days ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia beBeePastorship Full time $72,000 - $99,000

Berkeley Life Centre is seeking a dedicated Senior Community Pastor to join our team. This full-time position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of people in Berkeley and surrounding communities.

Job Summary

The Senior Community Pastor will provide effective leadership over the ministry team, working closely with the management committee and Evangelism and New Churches (ENC) to build a sustainable finance base for the ministry. They will develop and lead the BLC staff team to effectively minister and execute the agreed ministry vision.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide Christ-like leadership over the ministry team (both staff and volunteers)
  • Work with the management Committee and ENC to build a sustainable finance base for the ministry
  • Develop and build the BLC staff team to effectively minister and execute the agreed ministry vision
  • Ensure administrative and compliance requirements for the ministries are fulfilled

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Theological training (at least Diploma level) from an approved training college
  • 5 years ministry experience in churches or para-church organizations
  • Experience of ministry in marginalized communities
  • Authorization or licensing by the Archbishop of Sydney

Skills & Capabilities:

  • A desire to help, mentor, and coach others
  • A desire for all people (women, men, children, youth) to come to know Jesus
  • A love for the people in a marginalized community like Berkeley and an awareness of the various challenges that life and the community presents
  • Ability to teach God's Word accurately and effectively
  • The ability to develop and lead teams and train local volunteers to become local leaders in various ministries
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and network with a range of people
  • Capacity to handle and deal with conflict in a constructive Christ-like way
  • Accurate self-awareness and insight into your own weaknesses and honesty with yourself
  • An ability to cope with the pressures the role brings and the ability to know when to seek support from others
  • Capacity to personally reflect on how you are relating with others and how your communication may be interpreted by others, and to develop and grow personally and professionally
  • Biblical wisdom and empathy
  • Demonstrate a maturity that can convey a sense of security to those you interact with

Benefits:

This role offers a unique opportunity to serve in a marginalized community and make a lasting impact. The successful candidate will have the chance to work collaboratively with a experienced team and contribute to the growth and development of the community.

Others:

Please submit a CV outlining relevant experience and training, along with a brief covering letter setting out why you believe you are a good fit for this role. Confirmation of Australian Residency or suitable VISA allowing full-time work in Australia is also required.

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