Full-time Campus Pastor/ Minister of Religion position available with a competitive salary package of $80,000-$85,000 per annum plus superannuation. Join Manly Life Church ( Haberfield Life Church Campus), a growing Baptist church community in Haberfield, NSW, and contribute to spiritual leadership, discipleship, pastoral care, and community outreach. Apply today through 11 Recruitment!

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- Full-Time Campus Pastor - Baptist Ministry
- $80,000-$85,000 per annum plus superannuation
- Lead and nurture a growing congregation through preaching, discipleship, and community engagement

Manly Life Church - Haberfield Life Church Campus is a growing Christian community committed to sharing the Gospel, nurturing spiritual growth, and building meaningful connections within the local community. Established in 2023 through the revitalisation of the former Haberfield Baptist Church congregation, Haberfield Life Church has grown from approximately 25 attendees to more than 120 regular attendees.

The church is in a developing and mission-focused phase, with a strong emphasis on discipleship, evangelism, community engagement, and leadership development.

The Campus Pastor will serve as a Minister of Religion within the Baptist tradition, providing spiritual leadership, pastoral oversight, biblical teaching, and ministry direction to the Haberfield congregation. Working collaboratively with the Senior Pastor and church leadership team, the successful candidate will help advance the church's religious mission and foster a welcoming, faith-centred community.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Spiritual Leadership and Pastoral Care

- Provide primary pastoral and theological leadership to the Haberfield Life Church congregation.
- Oversee the spiritual formation, discipleship, and theological direction of the church community.
- Provide pastoral care, spiritual guidance, prayer ministry, and basic counselling to congregation members.
- Conduct and assist with religious ordinances and ceremonies, including communion, baptisms, weddings, funerals, and dedications.
- Uphold and model the doctrinal principles and spiritual values of the Baptist Christian tradition.

Preaching, Teaching and Worship Leadership

- Prepare and deliver biblically grounded sermons approximately 20-30 times per year.
- Lead and facilitate weekly Sunday worship services and other ministry gatherings.
- Plan and oversee worship services,



including preaching, prayer, worship, and ministry activities.
- Develop teaching topics that align with Scripture and the theological framework of Manly Life Church.
- Contribute to preaching series planning and the overall spiritual direction of church services.

Discipleship, Evangelism and Community Outreach

- Lead discipleship initiatives, including Life Groups, mentoring, and leadership development programs.
- Oversee and facilitate Alpha courses and other evangelistic outreach activities.
- Equip congregation members to participate in Christian mission, service, and community engagement.
- Develop ministry initiatives that support young adults, students, young families, and other community groups.
- Implement outreach strategies that strengthen the church's connection with the Haberfield community.

Leadership Development and Team Management

- Recruit, train, supervise, and provide pastoral support to volunteer leaders and ministry teams.
- Mentor emerging leaders and encourage their spiritual and professional development.
- Oversee ministry teams, including welcome, hospitality, worship, and discipleship teams.
- Foster a positive team culture grounded in Christian values of love, grace, respect, and accountability.

Church Life and Community Integration

- Facilitate the integration of new members into the life and activities of the church.
- Build relationships and strengthen fellowship through gatherings, hospitality, events, and pastoral engagement.
- Support joint church activities, including camps, retreats, worship nights, and other ministry events.
- Participate in weekly staff meetings, devotionals, leadership training, and church-wide development initiatives.

Collaboration and Administration

- Work collaboratively with the Senior Pastor, church elders, and leadership team.
- Contribute to strategic planning, implementation of the church's vision, and ongoing congregation growth.
- Maintain accountability to the Senior Pastor and church eldership.
- Participate in ongoing spiritual formation, ministerial training,



and professional development.

Qualifications and Skills

- Bachelor-level theological education
- Relevant Experience in pastoral leadership, preaching, and providing spiritual guidance to a congregation.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- A demonstrated commitment to the Christian faith and the teachings and practices of the Baptist tradition.
- A strong passion for developing a growing Christian community and contributing to the spiritual and social wellbeing of Haberfield and surrounding areas.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a growing ministry team and build effective relationships with church leaders, volunteers, and congregation members.
- Demonstrated commitment to discipleship, evangelism, community outreach, and leadership development.

Salary and Employment Conditions

The position offers a full-time salary of $80,000-$85,000 per annum, plus superannuation, based on a 40-hour work week. The role is a full-time religious vocation involving core ministerial responsibilities, including preaching the Gospel, leading public worship, administering religious ordinances, providing pastoral care, and exercising spiritual leadership over the congregation.

The position offers flexible working arrangements across church, home, and ministry settings, together with opportunities for ongoing career development, leadership training, conferences, and engagement with the wider Baptist denomination.

The role is reviewed periodically, with annual reviews conducted in the normal course.

Skilled and Spiritual Development

Haberfield Life Church is committed to supporting the Campus Pastor's ongoing growth through regular staff meetings, team devotionals, coaching and supervision, conferences, seminars, and training opportunities. The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with other church leaders and contribute to the wider ministry of Manly Life Church.

How to Apply
11 Recruitment is assisting with this exciting opportunity to join a growing Christian community dedicated to faith, service, and spiritual development.
If you have the theological background, pastoral experience, and commitment to Christian ministry required for this position, we encourage you to apply today through 11 Recruitment and take the next step in your ministry career.

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📌 Campus Pastor/Minister of Religion - Manly Life Church - Haberfield Life Church
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