Justice and Engagement Catalyst (Pastor)

Support teams to provide warm and authentic hospitality during Sunday services and events, fostering relationships within the Balwyn neighbourhood….

About Steeple Church

Steeple is a fairly young church, with a long history, that was birthed out of a small group of people with a big desire to see the community outside the four walls of the building encounter, engage with and be(come) transformed by the love of Jesus.

Since its inception in 2017, Steeple Church has continued to experience significant numeric and spiritual growth, as their identity, collective purpose and culture has shaped and continues to gain momentum.

As part of this vision an opportunity is available for a Justice and Engagement Catalyst to join a passionate and growing pastoral team, who value collaboration support and healthy ministry expression.

For more on our vision and mission check out our website and click here.

About the position:

This role is a 0.4 FTE initially and is focused on supporting teams to provide warm and authentic hospitality during Sunday services and events, fostering relationships within the Balwyn neighbourhood and key ministry partners, to provide pathways of sustainable, healthy expression which aligns with the missional vision of Steeple Church.

The aim is to develop and release people and teams who will serve missionally through engagement, advocacy, action-oriented formation and hospitality. We see a thriving ministry and community who is not only passionate about issues of social justice and inclusion, but who also consistently participates in expressing and embodying the work and witness of Christ in our locality and beyond.

Key Areas of responsibility include:

• Community Engagement – mobilizing through strategic events and initiatives both within and beyond the Steeple congregation.
• Justice Advocacy and Action Formation – facilitating Christlike participation in the work and witness of justice, action and advocacy through partnerships, financial and prayerful support.
• Leadership and Development – with the Catalyst team, create pathways where people are mobilized and equipped with resources to serve in Community Engagement and Advocacy.
• Sunday Services and Church Wide Events - engage, practically support and facilitate Worship Services and key events through preaching, serving and leading etc.
• Pastoral Care - for Justice & Engagement team members and jointly for the pastoral oversight, care and development of Steeple Church community,
• Executive Leadership Team – as part of a Collaborative model in which each member shares equal responsibility to steward the Mission and Vision of Steeple Church

About the person:

The person we are looking for will have an obvious passion and strong sense of calling to follow Jesus and serve others in this type of ministry. They will be self-starters, with previous experience in leading and building teams through a coaching and pastoral approach. This role requires a person who is able to work autonomously, and collaboratively as part of the leadership team.

Experience and Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have…

• Some demonstrated history and experience in similar roles.
• Some training and/or suitable qualifications.
• Ability to commit to Steeple as their home church
• Alignment with the statement of Faith of Steeple Church

Other skills and experiences desirable include:

• Theological or Ministry training
• Familiarity with a missional, charismatic and justice framework for church.

To apply:

If you feel you have a sense of calling to see vibrant and meaningful outward facing ministry expression as the Body of Christ, and are passionate about seeing social justice unfold in ways that seek to uplift and come alongside others, then this role at Steeple Church could be the one for you.

This role is based out of our newly redeveloped ministry centre in Balwyn.

A commensurate salary will be offered to the successful candidate.

Please direct any questions about the role initially to Andrew Boutros 0418755711