Gungahlin Bible Church Children's Pastor

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About Gungahlin Bible Church (GBC)

GBC is a non-denominational, multi-ethnic, evangelical, reformed church in Gungahlin, ACT. The church was planted in 2021 from Southside Bible Church. Our desire is to help people in the Gungahlin region FIND Jesus and FOLLOW Jesus. As a young church with an expanding community, we are committed to providing a vibrant, bible-based environment for children to grow in their discovery of Jesus.

Our current Kids/Youth ministries are on a Sunday morning, and include;

  • GBCreche (toddlers)
  • GBKs (preschool - year 5)
  • Horizon Youth (year 6 - 12)

Character & Qualifications

Essential

  • Mature believer of godly character. Humble and teachable.
  • A passion for Jesus and for kids.
  • In theological agreement with GBC’s statement of faith and values.
  • Ability to lead, plan, problem solve, be organised and depend on God in prayer.
  • Ability to teach God’s Word and communicate well with children.
  • Able to connect with families of many cultures and languages.
  • Theological training or willingness to undertake study.
  • Current Working with Vulnerable People card and Safe Ministry Training (or ability to attain).

Desirable

  • Ministry experience with children.

This position may be full- or part-time depending on the applicants situation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work effectively with the Ministry Team to see GBC’s mission worked out across Children/Families, with accountability to the Lead Pastor and Leadership Team.
  • Recruit, train and oversee a growing number of servant team leaders and team members (building amongst them a culture of love, support and encouragement).
  • Manage the Biblical teaching curriculum for the kids’ programs.
  • Ensure that safe ministry requirements are properly implemented in children’s ministries.
  • Equip, resource and partner with parents for the nurture of their children in faith, godliness and maturity.
  • Empower and equip kids to serve others with their gifts, and to reach out to their friends.
  • Oversee all our Kids programs, pathways and systems - making them more effective, and/or developing new initiatives/ministries as the Lord leads.
  • Effectively manage church resources by operating within the Kids ministry budget.

Please note:

This position is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Australia and New Zealand; or those who hold a valid visa with permission to work. GBC is unable to help someone gain a visa/work permit.

Applications including your CV (including details of 2 referees) and addressing the essential and key responsibilities can be sent to [email protected].

Please direct enquiries to Leslie Fiocco 0406 376 461