PastorOur Church & Our CommunityRoma Church of Christ is a small but active congregation, located on the Warrego Highway approximately 500km west of Brisbane. We currently have a large number of children in the church, but also have a significant number of elderly members. Roma is a rural community of about 7000 people, but services a much wider area. Farming is the main industry in Roma (boasting the largest saleyards in the southern hemisphere), there is also a significant mining industry in the area, and a number of government workers based in Roma as well.The Senior Pastor's RoleWe are looking for a Senior Pastor who is willing and able to work with the Eldership to provide strategic and spiritual leadership, provide oversight for the various ministries in the church, provide pastoral care for the congregation and other members of the community as appropriate, coordinate corporate worship services including a significant preaching responsibility, and lead the church into being more evangelistically active.Major Areas of Responsibility:Ministry Team leadership and strategic planning, including leadership developmentOversight and continued development of the various ministries in the churchProviding pastoral care for members of the churchCoordinating the church's weekly worship servicesOversight of the teaching and preaching ministries of the churchEquipping members of the church to effectively share the gospel with those around themCore Criteria:Deep and ongoing personal relationship with Christ and reliance on His SpiritIdentify with the vision, values, and mission of this churchAbility to communicate effectively with love and respect for the current congregation and its historyWell organized with excellent communication, relational and strategic planning skillsA proven track record of effective contemporary ministry and mission within a local communityAwareness of their strengths and ability to utilize the strengths of others to complement their weaknessesAppropriate theological training is vital as is familiarity with the ethos of Churches of ChristApplicants must have the right to live and work in AustraliaHold a current Australian driving licenseThe successful applicant will be required to possess a Blue Card; have a National Police Record Check; sign the Churches of Christ Queensland Code of Conduct for Ministering Persons; and become endorsed as a Ministering Person with Churches of Christ in Qld.Conditions:This position is open to full-time or part-time, with flexible working arrangements, salary and conditions negotiable based on the recommendations of Churches of Christ Queensland.Accommodation can be provided as an option.The person has the opportunity to join the cohort of pastors from across Churches of Christ Queensland as a wider network of support.Commencement date will be in January or as otherwise negotiated with the eldership.Application Process:Expressions of Interest, any questions, or a CV with cover letter should be directed to Roma Church of Christ at ****** you wish to speak to one of the elders please indicate via the above email, and we will call you back at earliest convenience.You will be notified when your application is received, and will be contacted at a later date to notify you of the next step.Applications will close at 5:00pm on the 31st of October.
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