Assistant Pastor

• Pastoring the morning congregation at Oatley
• Regular preaching (also at our Hurstville Grove campus)
• Discipleship and pastoral care
• Leading services
• Helping connect with outsiders
• Following up and enfolding newcomers into the community
• Encouraging a culture of mission and evangelism
• Identifying congregation members gifts and empowering them for ministry
• Baptisms, weddings and funerals as required
• In addition, take responsibility for one of the following based on gifting, passion and experience: Mission & Evangelism Pastor, Young Adults Pastor, Music Pastor, or Congregation Pastor for a second service

• Person of Christian Character with demonstrated commitment to Reformed Evangelical Christian values
• A life that demonstrates grace and the transforming sanctifying work of God
• A passionate love for both Christ and his church, and a desire to see lives transformed by the gospel
• A servant heart that is willing to commit to the mission and direction of our church
• Teachable and willing to learn, with an ability to work both with and under authority, in the context of our ministry team and under the leadership of the Senior Pastor
• BTh degree preferred or working towards degree in Ministry, ideally with previous parish experience
• Ability to teach the Bible faithfully, clearly, and practically
• Proven ability in pastoral care amongst congregations and community
• Proven ability to lead and train groups and ministry teams
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• A willingness to learn, grow, and adjust as the job may require
• The ability to work independently and as a team member
• The ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• A passion and enthusiasm to work with volunteers and help them succeed
• Competency with basic computer software

Housing or housing allowance will be provided