Pastor – Gloucester Baptist Church

Baptist Churches; Gloucester; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Manse provided

Job summary

Gloucester Baptist Church in Gloucester, NSW is seeking a Pastor to lead a vibrant, multi-generational congregation and oversee church life in a supportive, Spirit-led environment. The role focuses on biblically grounded preaching, pastoral care across generations, and mobilising volunteers for undergirding ministries including youth and community outreach.

The successful candidate will have a recognised theological degree, Baptist NSW/ACT accreditation preferred, WWCC completion, and Safe

Qualifications

• A recognised theological degree, Baptist NSW/ACT accreditation preferred, a valid WWCC, and Safe Church training.

Responsibilities

• Preaching: Deliver engaging, biblically grounded Sunday messages prioritising clarity and practical everyday application.
• Pastoral Care: Prioritise genuine connection so that members across all generations feel seen, loved, and valued.
• Equipping Leaders: Support our youth and wider teams while empowering lay leaders to serve in their strengths.
• Collaborative Oversight: Partner with a capable Diaconate to maintain healthy administration and Safe Church compliance.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Team leadership

Generational ministry

Community partnerships

Safe Church compliance

Education

Theological degree

Job description

Pastor – Gloucester Baptist Church

Location: Gloucester, Mid North Coast / Hunter Region, NSW

Job Type: Full-time
Remuneration: In accordance with Baptist Union guidelines (includes allowances and a comfortable local manse/housing).

About Our Community

Gloucester is a picturesque, safe, and family-friendly country town at the foothills of the Barrington Tops. Located a manageable drive from Taree and Newcastle, it offers an ideal regional lifestyle with excellent local schools, quality healthcare, and a welcoming community spirit.

About Our Church

Gloucester Baptist is a warm, multi-generational evangelical church family with a charismatic heart. We hold the Bible as our unadulterated foundation and actively rely on the Holy Spirit.

We are currently experiencing an exciting season of next-gen growth. Alongside our highly valued mature believers, we have a booming Friday night Youth ministry of over 30 local teenagers. Our faith is followed by action through a prominent town-centre Op-Shop, a weekly Craft group, home small groups, a men’s fellowship, Senior’s ministry Lunches, and school scripture (SRE) teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Preaching: Deliver engaging, biblically grounded Sunday messages prioritising clarity and practical everyday application.
• Pastoral Care: Prioritise genuine connection so that members across all generations feel seen, loved, and valued.
• Equipping Leaders: Support our youth and wider teams while intentionally empowering lay leaders to serve in their strengths.
• Collaborative Oversight: Partner with a capable Diaconate to maintain healthy administration and Safe Church compliance.

About You

• A Shepherd’s Heart: A vibrant relationship with Jesus, a committed prayer life, and a natural love for shepherding people.
• Collaborative Leadership: A team-oriented approach that empowers volunteers rather than micro-managing or carrying the load alone.
• Generational Agility: The ability to feed a mature congregation while passionately supporting ministries for youth and young families.
• Missional & Community Partnership: A proven desire to work collaboratively with other local churches, building strong relational bridges to serve the wider Gloucester community together.
• Theological Fit: Fully aligned with evangelical Baptist distinctives and comfortable with a “charismatic heart”.
• Credentials: A recognised theological degree, Baptist NSW/ACT accreditation preferred, a valid WWCC, and Safe Church training.

How to get more information

For more information please call 0434 195 245 or please email: [e-mail]. Our Church Profile is HERE and GBC Pastoral Profile Questionnaire here.

To apply, please submit

1. A brief cover letter outlining your heart for ministry and your reasons for wanting to minister in the Gloucester community.
2. Completed GBC Pastoral Profile Proforma/Questionnaire.

Please note there is no official close date for this job advert, so please apply whenever you can.