Community Chaplain

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Community Chaplain - Anglicare & St. Lukes Anglican Church Liverpool

The congregation of St. Lukes Liverpool has been sharing the hope of Jesus with the people of the area for generations. It is a context in which pain and loss are experienced frequently by members of the local community. We long to see all people united by the hope of Jesus, because that hope is life saving for the lost and life changing for the found.

The congregation are very thankful for a long-term partnership with Anglicare in caring for local community members facing significant challenges and disadvantages. Relational, social, financial, physical and mental health issues are prevalent, as our alcohol and substance abuse. St. Luke's members are excited to partner together with Anglicare to enhance our ability to bring the hope of Jesus to people in need.

About the role:
This role aims to provide ‘Help for today and Hope for tomorrow’. The Community Chaplain will be set aside to focus on the community outside of the church, especially at the Safe and Affordable housing complexes of Cali (Liverpool) and Baronia (Fairfield) for generous kindness and gospel friendship with the marginalised to point them to Jesus and into the church community.

The Community Chaplain will therefore have an outward-focused role in the local community, seeking to bless individuals and the community by meeting their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.

There is a particular focus on making the most of the opportunities provided by existing Anglicare services in the area as well as further developing, as may be helpful, Anglicare ministry in the parish.

The Community Chaplain will work alongside the Rector of St. Luke's Anglican Church in partnership with the local Anglicare services as well as referring to and networking with other Community Agencies.

The role is a Maximum Term (2 years) Part

Responsibilities (not limited to):

- Build relationships within the social housing sector of Cali in Liverpool and Baronia in Fairfield, through activities such as community BBQ’s, door-knocking, 1-1 meetings, and other appropriate events.
- From time to time organise evangelistic courses and life skills courses in the housing complexes or churches
- Connect residents of Cali and Baronia and broader community to services provided by
- Liverpool and/or Fairfield Anglican Church (e.g. English Classes, Food Van, PlayTime, Kids Club, Youth, etc).
- Refer residents of Cali and Baronia and broader community to services provided by Anglicare or other service providers (FFA, Counselling, Family Support etc.)
- Develop the ministry partnership between the parishes of Liverpool and Fairfield, Cali and Baronia, and Anglicare, by participating in parish and Anglicare staff meetings, including housing staff, where helpful and appropriate.
- Seek discipling opportunities, with two complementary emphases’, a) discipling those not established in church life, b) equipping Church members to partner with you in expressing care for and building connections with community members.
- To seek to be a bridge for marginalised people into church by invitation and encouragement, as well as speaking into areas the community needs to work on such that it welcomes marginalised people well.

About You

Character
- A humble, teachable, diligent, trustworthy and servant hearted leader.
- Someone who is creative, innovative, and able to implement ideas.
- You must currently hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check clearance to be considered for the position.
- Ideally, be willing to attend St Luke's Sadlier, exclusive of membership of other churches.

Convictions
- Have theological convictions that are reformed and evangelical.
- Willing to respect the values, aims, and beliefs of Anglicare and the Anglican Diocese of Sydney.
- Have a philosophy of ministry that is gospel-centred, Bible based, and relationally focused.
- Has a heart for all-age and intergenerational ministry and mission.

Competency
- Has a sound theological understanding and ability to communicate the gospel. Have, or be working toward, theological qualifications from a Reformed, Evangelical bible college.
- Demonstrated competency and experience in pastoral ministry with a range of individuals (noting the particular challenges of mental health and disadvantage in the area). Have completed, or be willing to undertake, pastoral care training with Anglicare.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a team context, including recruiting, equipping and leading volunteers in ministry.
- Excellent leadership, communication, relational, and administrative skills.

Anglicare Requirements & Support
- Attend regular professional supervision sessions provided by Anglicare
- Attend Anglicare professional development days
- Complete mandatory Anglicare training modules on Cornerstone
- Monthly meeting/phone call with the Community Chaplaincy Manager
- Quarterly meetings with oth