English Church Pastor

English Pastor

JOB DESCRIPTION – PASTOR, English Church of Campsie Chinese Congregational

Church

PRINCIPAL FUNCTION: The pastor must have passion to serve God and respect the

tradition of Congregational Church. The pastor is responsible to the church for providing

spiritual and administrative leadership of the English Church ; and is to use his gifts in

proclamation of gospel and pastoral care to meet the needs of persons in the church and

community. The pastor reports to the Senior Minister of Campsie Chinese Congregational

Church.

Congregation Demographics:

It consists of mainly the second generation of migrants from China and Hong Kong. There is

about 50 members consists of mostly high schoolers, university students and young workers.

Qualification:

The pastor must possess a theological bachelor degree or above. The degree should be ACT

equivalent or above. Previous experience of being pastor is preferable but not essential.

Previous experience of serving in church as a lay person is required. The pastor should be a

gifted communicator with good interpersonal skills.

The candidate must be already in Australia.

Language:

The pastor must speak fluent English.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide Spiritual Leadership

Preach the Gospel. Organise worship services, fellowship groups, bible study groups,

funerals and weddings

Lead members to so trust and love God that they desire to serve Him

Lead the members to love one another and their neighbours

Encourage stewardship and world missions support

2. Provide Pastoral Leadership

Visit church members

Lead/train leaders and Sunday School workers in caring visitation of members

Provide pastoral counsel to members/others in times of crisis

3. Provide Outreach Leadership

Train, organize and lead members to evangelise non-Christians

Lead church in planning regular outreach/learning programs

4. Provide Administrative Leadership

Participate in the Church Executive Committee

Lead church to develop basic church programs

Lead church to elect needed workers and leaders

Lead church to train leaders and workers

Lead church to plan monthly/annual calendar

Lead church to develop policies that would help members participate in an orderly

manner