Lead Pastor - Whitehill Church of Christ Raceview QLD, Australia
Whitehill Church of Christ (Whitehill) is seeking a full-time Lead Pastor to lead the church to fulfil its mission and vision. Whitehill is an established, contemporary, multi-staffed, multi-generational church with a passion for helping people to love God, love people and follow Jesus. Whitehill is located in the fast-growing city of Ipswich, Queensland, and holds two Sunday Worship services with a combined attendance of around 350. Whitehill has a core congregation of more than 450 people and connects weekly with many others from the local community through outreach initiatives.
Key responsibilities
Cast and strategically implement of the church's vision and mission
Lead and train the ministry staff team
Teach and preach the Word of God
Guide and shepherd of the congregation
Equip and mobilise the church for effective discipleship and mission
Perform general pastoral duties (child dedications, baptisms, weddings, funerals etc.)
Work closely with the Council of Elders to ensure healthy alignment in church leadership and ministry direction
Key qualifications
Demonstrate a vibrant and growing relationship with Jesus as evidenced by the qualities listed in Galatians 5:*****
Meet the qualifications of an Elder as listed in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9




Lead with exemplary Christlike character and spiritual maturity
Be gifted in teaching and preaching God's Word with theological clarity, Gospel fluency and pastoral application that strengthens the congregation's resolve for the faith and obedience to Christ
Be skilled in vision casting and strategic plan implementation
Be able to effectively lead and build teams
Committed to the mission, vision, values, doctrine and direction of Whitehill Church of Christ
Minimum of an undergraduate qualification in Ministry and/or Theology
Previous experience of fruitful pastoral ministry
Citizen or permanent resident of Australia
Ability to obtain a Queensland Working with Children's Check (Blue Card) and Secure Ministry Check (Board Level)
Able to be endorsed as a ministering person with Churches of Christ in Queensland
Other details
We are hoping for the successful candidate to commence as soon as possible. Remuneration and other conditions are generally according to Churches of Christ in QLD employment guidelines. For a detailed church profile, position description or any other relevant documents, please email ******. Applications close on 2 October, ****. Type: Permanent Category: Mission and Churches Reference ID: DK****** Date Posted: 20/08/2026
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📌 Lead Pastor - Whitehill Church Of Christ (Queensland)
🏢 Whitehill Church of Christ
📍 Queensland