Position Available: Upper Yarra Church of Christ | Senior Pastor
October 14, ****
Upper Yarra Church of Christ is a community of believers located in the beautiful Yarra Valley.
It is a small country congregation with a solid caring sense of family, made up of young adults, middle aged and elderly people.
The Church meets weekly at the Yarra Burn Centre in Yarra Junction.
It is a mission Church with a strong local mission supporting other Churches, Schools and organisations in the local community.
It also supports close Mission partners in Cambodia and the Philippines.
It is a healthy Church which is self-governed, self-supporting and self-propagating.
We are searching for a mature minister who has a passion for serving our Lord Jesus and a strong call to mission.
We are seeking a Minister who can build on existing foundations and take the Church into a new fresh vision.
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with biblical principles;
A clear sense of calling to pastoral ministry;
An understanding of and commitment to the theology, mission and practices of the Churches of Christ and a willingness to work collaboratively within the broader Churches of Christ network;
Proven ability to communicate scripture accurately, effectively and relevantly to diverse audiences;
Experience in developing discipleship and spiritual growth within a congregation;
Experience in providing pastoral care, counselling,



visitation and spiritual guidance;
Ability to nurture and develop ministry leaders and volunteers;
Capacity to lead the Church in discerning and pursuing God's mission for both the congregation and wider community;
Experience in strategic planning and Church growth initiatives;
A heart for outreach and mission and the ability to build positive relationships with local organisations, schools, community groups, etc;
Competent in managing Church operations and maintaining appropriate governance standards;
The Applicant should ideally possess:
Formal theological qualifications from a recognised College or institution;
Accreditation with Churches of Christ in Victoria and Tasmania;
Previous experience in pastoral leadership, training or experience in pastoral counselling;
Personal Attributes:
The successful candidate will be spiritually mature, prayerful, relational, servant hearted and team oriented, passionate about discipleship, mission and community impact.
We welcome applications from individuals who have a passion for serving Christ in a regional community, who are excited about helping our Church grow in faith, fellowship and mission.
Starting date will be negotiated with successful applicant, but preferably by start of ****.
Position is full time and remuneration package will be based on the current recommendation of the Churches of Christ Victoria-Tasmania.
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📌 Position Available: Upper Yarra Church Of Christ | Senior Pastor (Melbourne)
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