We are seeking a passionate and experienced Youth and Young Adults Pastor to join our Generations team and provide spiritual and strategic leadership to our youth and young adults ministry.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide spiritual and strategic leadership to our youth and young adults ministry
- Identify, recruit, and develop volunteer leaders and work with them to create engaging weekly programs for high school-age youth
- Develop clear discipleship programs and pathways for youth and young adults
- Oversee effective processes as teenagers transition from high school into young adult ministry
- Lead and preach at our weekly evening services

Key Selection Criteria

- A vibrant and passionate Christian with a commitment to seeing the next generation grow in their faith in Christ
- Character, experience and leadership skills to build a healthy, thriving ministry
- Experience in youth and young adult ministry
- Strong communication skills that engage young people




- Able to provide strategic leadership and work collaboratively within a team setting
- Relevant theological qualifications or willingness to pursue theological training

NewHope Baptist Church is a large, vibrant and growing church community located in Blackburn North in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

We exist with a clear mission to reach our community with the good news of Jesus in a multi-generational, multi-congregational and multi-ethnic context.

We have a passion for seeing people discover hope, grow in faith, and make a difference to the world around them.

This is a full-time position, including Sundays. We are hoping to see the successful applicant starting in January 2027, or by negotiation.

Applications will be accepted until Monday, Nov 2, 2026.

More details about NewHope can be found at https://newhope.net.au/

📌 Youth and Young Adults Pastor | NewHope Baptist Church (Melbourne)
🏢 Queensland Baptists
📍 Melbourne