Connect Baptist Church - Ballarat is seeking a suitably qualified and equipped leader to journey with us in ministry in the role of Senior Pastor. We are looking for someone with the following skills:

Essential Qualities

• A sense of God’s calling to this ministry

• Good communication and teaching skills

• Values the opinions of others

• A pastoral heart who cares for the hurting

• An ability to embrace a diversity of cultures

• One who relates warmly to those within the church and to those yet to find Christ

Desirable Qualities

• Team orientated, with ability to lead and work within a ministry team

• Outward focussed with a desire for missional relevance

• An interest in community involvement with an understanding of contemporary needs

• The ability to help the congregation develop ministries relevant to our vision

• A desire to see the local church flourish

Position Details

• A 4 day per week role (negotiable) with stipend, tax exempt benefits & superannuation in line with BUV guidelines.

• Annual leave & personal leave as per BUV guidelines

• All church related expenses will be reimbursed in line with budget guidelines

• Professional development is encouraged & allocated in budgets

• Planning, development & appraisal will occur annually

• Accommodation is to be negotiated

• Senior pastor is accountable to the Leadership Team

More information is available upon request. Email: office@connectbaptist.org.