Associate Pastor

Oasis Church We exist to help more people find life in Jesus; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Church in Brisbane is seeking a gifted Associate Pastor to lead and serve across key ministry areas, provide pastoral care, and collaborate closely with the Lead Pastor.

The role requires a clear testimony of faith, commitment to Reformed theology, ability to preach and teach, oversee volunteer teams, and build authentic relationships within the church community. Exact responsibilities will be negotiated; a current Blue Card and a Police History Check are required.

Qualifications

• Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ
• Ability to preach, teach and train in both gathered and one-to-one settings
• Commitment to life together within a church community
• Commitment to Reformed theology and gospel-centred ministry
• Willingness to lead and train large volunteer teams
• Excellent time-management and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and support two of the key ministry areas (Membership, Maturity, Ministry, Mission)
• Occasional preaching in Sunday services
• Pastoral care alongside deacons
• Lead and develop leaders and volunteers
• Collaborate with Lead Pastor on strategic ministry planning

Skills

Faith testimony

Preaching ability

Team leadership

Pastoral care

Interpersonal skills

Education

College-level theological training

Job description

Oasis Church We exist to help more people find life in Jesus – Brisbane QLD

About Us

Oasis Church is a vibrant, multi-generational community of believers located on the northside of Brisbane, passionate about helping more people find life in Jesus. As part of the Christian Reformed Churches of Australia, we are committed to clear gospel proclamation, faithful Bible teaching, and prayerful dependence on God. Oasis Church is led by a group of elders, supported by a staff team of both men and women, with a culture shaped by God’s grace and motivated by God’s mission.

The Role

We’re seeking a gifted and gospel-hearted person with a passion to help more people find life in Jesus. They will work closely alongside the Lead Pastor, and also serve humbly and enthusiastically as part of a broader team, bringing leadership to key ministry areas and providing pastoral care and support to the wider church community.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Pastor will be responsible for two of the following key ministry areas (there is flexibility in the exact role depending on the skills and experience of the applicant):

• Membership – helping people to belong
• Maturity – helping people to grow
• Ministry – equipping people to serve
• Mission – helping us to reach the lost

The Associate Pastor would also have other pastoral responsibilities such as:

• Occasional preaching in Sunday services
• Pastoral care (alongside our Deacons)
• Men’s Ministry (depending on skills/experience/desire)

Key Details

1. This position is for a full-time role
2. The start date will ideally be as soon as possible
3. The Associate Pastor will report to the Lead Pastor
4. Exact role responsibilities will be negotiated with the successful applicant
5. The successful applicant must hold or be able to obtain a current Blue Card, complete a National Police History Check that returns no disclosed outcomes that would exclude them from the role, and complete ChildSafe training

Key Requirements

1. A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ
2. A desire to pursue life in Jesus, shown through an obvious trust in Jesus’ finished work, a growing knowledge of God’s Word, and a deepening devotion to prayer
3. A commitment to life together, shown through a commitment to gathering regularly with God’s people, building genuine relationships, and using gifts to serve
4. A devotion to life for others, shown through a deep love for the lost and a desire to share the good news of the gospel
5. Ability to preach, teach and train in both gathered and one-to-one settings
6. Ability to support and lead leaders and large volunteer teams
7. Good interpersonal skills (warmth, friendliness, empathy, humility)
8. A strong ‘team player’ mentality, ideally with experience in team ministry
9. Excellence in skills such as time-management, written and verbal communication, personal organisation, and meeting engagement
10. Completed (or currently completing) college-level theological training
11. A commitment to Reformed theology (Oasis Church is a member church of the Christian Reformed Churches of Australia)