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Pastor Position Available

Seed Community Church is a small locally grown church and has moved a little, to just over the river from Swan Hill, Victoria. Swan Hill is set on the banks of the Murray River and has a relaxed country lifestyle. It has a population of around 10,000 people which is supported by its many diverse agricultural industries in the area.

At Seed Community Church we are a small multicultural congregation. As a small church we are very family focused and keen to see people grow and mature in Christ and to take the message of Jesus to the community. We are currently an Associate Member of the FIEC network.

Seed Community Church is looking to employ a part time Pastor to take our church to the next level of its growth. Remuneration will initially depend on the candidate’s ability to raise some support for Seed Community Church to complete their salary. The goal is that over 1 to 4 years the position will be fully self-funded within the church due to numerical and financial growth.

Further information on the remuneration package and funding required can be emailed upon request.

The below position description provides more details on the character of and the tasks that we are expecting our new Lead Pastor to be responsible for.

If you would like to find out further information, please contact:
Roger Day
0407 370 348
admin@seedcc.com.au

To Apply:
Please send an email to admin@seedcc.com.au addressing:

  • Your full name and contact details
  • Current CV
  • Details of how you meet Personal Qualifications
  • Details of at least 5 referees

Pastor Position Description

Main Responsibilities

  • Oversight of all Church ministries
  • Chairing the committee and leading alongside Elders and ministry workers to set the vision, strategy and goals for growing our church community in maturity
  • Oversight of the legal responsibilities of the church
  • Preaching mostly on weekly basis
  • Identify, recruit and train lay leaders and preachers

Key Activities

1. As Leader and Manager

  • Work closely with Seed’s leadership team to build a culture of lay team ministry
  • Work with all the elders and ministry teams to establish unity around theological convictions
  • Lead, develop and inspire a growing team of lay leaders
  • Work alongside Safe Church Team to ensure policies and procedures are in place for Safety Requirements

2. As Teacher and Trainer

  • Preaching at most Sunday church gatherings
  • Training and teaching others to preach
  • Develop, implement and present various training / outreach programs
  • Equip ministry team leaders to grow their teams

3. As Recruiter

  • Identify and nurture new leaders and ministry opportunities.
  • Empower leaders to recruit and nurture new leaders.

Personal Qualities

  • Godly character, love for Jesus and desire to make and grow disciples are key requirements for this position.
  • Experience or skill in church ministry and oversight.
  • Formal theological education (or on a pathway) is desirable.
  • A commitment to Reformed Evangelical Theology
  • Demonstrated ability to manage people
  • Demonstrated ability to lead leaders.
  • Has initiative / is a self – starter
  • Team Player
  • High Level Communication
  • Ability to teach
  • Demonstrated hospitality

Other responsibilities may include: leading home bible study groups, one to one ministry, hospitality etc. The other activities will be determined by the areas of giftedness of the successful applicant.