Berkeley Life Centre Location: Berkeley, NSW Date advertised: 9th November 2024 Job Type: Full time Closing Date: 18th November 2024 VisionBerkeley Life Centre (BLC) is a missional church seeking to minister to the marginalised community in and around Berkeley. As a church we are committed to be a part of God's mission of transforming lives through being a friendly and safe community for people to get to know and follow Jesus.We are committed to sharing the Gospel in a relational, loving way, with our local community. We seek to disciple people to maturity in Christ so they can serve Him, their families and the community around them.BLC has been in operation for over 15 years. Informed always by God's word and a strong evangelistic focus, BLC constantly seeks to adapt, be flexible and change structures and patterns of ministry to reach and serve the community of Berkeley with the good news of salvation through Jesus.BLC operates from a church site in Kelly St Berkeley in addition to an Op Shop 'Second Chance Clothing' adjacent to Berkeley shops. This drop-in location is central to the ministries of BLC as a meeting point for church and community. BLC staff also work in several local schools.Applications are invited for the full-time position of Lead Pastor of BLC.Key Responsibilities:Provide effective 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 of the church plant/parish and develop plans for provision of suitable long-term facilities/buildings 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 & ExperienceTheological training (at least Diploma level) from an approved training college5 years ministry experience in churches or para-church organizations.Experience of ministry in marginalized communitiesAuthorization or licensing by the Archbishop of SydneySkills & CapabilitiesA desire to help, mentor and coach othersA desire for all people (women, men, children, youth) to come to know Jesus.A love for the people in a marginalised 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 & honesty with self.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.RemunerationSalary package is based on the ENC and Sydney Diocese Recommended Remuneration Guidelines (available on request) and reflective of the successful candidate's training, qualifications and experience.Given the role requires external funding to be full-time, if funding is not sufficient to sustain a full-time lead pastor, hours and days might need to be reduced. Part of the role will be working with the management committee and ENC to promote the ministry and build external partnerships with individuals, churches, and grant-making organizations to generate prayerful and financial support for BLC.BLC is a ministry in the Sydney Diocese under the oversight and governance of Evangelism and New Churches. All staff at BLC are employed by ENC. Copies of all ENC employment policies and other policies and the MOU governing the relationship between BLC and ENC are available upon request.Applications ought to be submitted in writing by email to or post to 'ENC, 1 King St Newtown, NSW 2042' by Monday 18th November 2024.Applications should include:A CV outlining relevant experience and trainingA brief (no more than 2 pages) covering letter explaining why you believe you are a good fit for this roleConfirmation of Australian Residency or suitable VISA allowing full-time work in AustraliaA position description is available by email to .#J-18808-Ljbffr