Youth and Children's Pastor

Disciple children and teens through oversight of Sunday morning programming for primary age children and create a new gathering/outreach for teens. Coordinate and develop volunteers......

Youth and Children’s Pastor - St Lucia Uniting Church

Part-time – 12 hours per week

Working in partnership with our Ministry and volunteer teams, the Youth and Children’s Pastor will support the introduction of children and teens in our community to faith in Jesus, helping them grow their relationship with Him and each other. You will be responsible for developing and leading the Sunday morning programming for primary age children, as well as creating a new gathering/outreach program for teens in our community.

About Us:

The St Lucia Uniting is part of the Uniting Church, which is a uniquely Australian denomination. The Uniting Church is among the largest denominations the country, which means that St Lucia Uniting is a doorway into a much bigger community of faith that is committed to and engaged in the mission and love of God in the world. In Queensland, the Uniting Church has approximately 250 congregations and operates schools, colleges, and large community services, including UnitingCare Queensland and Wesley Mission Queensland. The Uniting Church is multicultural, committed to reconciliation with First Peoples, and dedicated to using its people and property resources wisely to further God’s mission in the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Discipleship of children and teens through oversight of Sunday morning programming for primary age children and creating a new gathering/outreach for teens.
• Coordinating and developing volunteers.
• Pastoral care of participants as time allows.
• Participating in worship services as gifts and time allow.
• Collaborating with the St Lucia UC ministry team (Lead Pastor, Associate Pastor and
• Worship Coordinator) and collaborating with local Uniting Church youth leaders.

What we can offer:

• Be part of an experienced, creative and positive team
• Flexibility, with ability to occasionally work from home
• Onsite parking available

About You:

Experience and Skills:

• Working with Children Check / Blue Card
• Experience in professional ministry or significant lay leadership.
• Capacity and experience in the discipling of others.
• Pastoral care skills, both in individual and team settings.
• Mature Christian faith and character.
• Biblical and theological awareness.
• Cultural sensitivity and self-awareness. Experience in working with children and/or teens
• Demonstrated relational skills with children, teens and adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Clear oral and written communication abilities.

Preferred but not essential:

• Formal theological and/or ministry training/education
• Experience in ministry leadership (paid or volunteer)
• Experience coordinating volunteers

To learn more about our Church, please visit www.stluciaunitingchurch.org.au

Applications close 15 September 2024

To Apply:
Please send your cover letter and resume through to Rob Labrom – Church Council via the 'Apply to this Job' button below.