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

Essential Qualities

• A sense of God’s calling to this ministry

• Sound knowledge of governance and church management principles as they relate to the BUV

• Ability to develop and grow others

• Team orientated, with the ability to within a ministry team

• 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

• Is passionate about connecting the church into the community

• Has a heart for outreach and connecting with other churches and organisations

Desirable Qualities

• Ordained as recognised by the BUV

• Good communication and teaching skills

• 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

• Connections pastor is accountable to the Leadership Team

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