Youth and Young Adults Pastor

Responsible for engaging with young people (high school to young adults) as part of establishing a multicultural Uniting Church Youth and Young Adults Hub in Western Sydney......

The role will be part-time (30hrs per week).

Responsibilities

You will be a key part of the current ministry team, resourcing and coordinating:

• The multiple youth & young adult projects at QHUC with the view to grow them into strong regional ministries (grow and go) including:
• Rock On – Young Teenage (Year 7-12) community outreach (extension of Kids Rock kids club)
• Reflections Young Adults Bible Study
• Sunday Morning Youth Ministry
• QHUC Night Church
• Explore opportunities to establish and grow a Uniting Church connection to young people studying and working in the Northwest Sydney region.
• Explore and encourage ways to connect the youth and young adults across the Parramatta Nepean Presbytery.

Requirements

• A committed Christian with a personal faith in Jesus Christ
• A passion for sharing the gospel with others
• Relevant tertiary qualification(s), for example, in mission, theology or ministry
• Membership of the Uniting Church and a strong understanding of its history, theology, ethos, structures, practices, ministry, and mission activities
• Admitted and commissioned by the Uniting Church into the Ministry of Pastor to hold authority on doctrine or religious practice in the Uniting Church
• Strong preaching and teaching gifts
• A willingness to make QHUC their church home
• Enthusiasm and a passion for helping young people
• Experience in youth and young adults’ ministries within a Christian church context
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent time management and planning skills
• Driver’s Licence
• Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) and Criminal Record Check
• The right to work in Australia

Nice to have

• Ability to engage across social media platforms
• Demonstrates an ability to network, develop relationships and build community
• Experience using music, drama or art in ministry context

If you want more information and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and have the skills and experience we are looking for, please contact us or submit your application (including a cover letter and resume) via the 'Apply to this Job' button below.