Visionary Lead Pastor: Teaching, Leadership & Community

Bendigo Church of Christ; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bendigo Church of Christ invites applications for Lead Pastor to provide spiritual leadership and shepherd the congregation in faithful discipleship. You will equip God’s people for ministry and collaborate with the Associate Pastor, Church Council, staff and volunteers in Bendigo and beyond.

The role requires theological training, endorsement credentials, and proven pastoral leadership with a heart for community engagement and safe ministry practices.

Qualifications

• Theological training appropriate for pastoral ministry; Degree in Theology/Ministry desirable.
• Endorsed Churches of Christ Vic/Tas credentials, or progressing towards endorsement.
• Demonstrated pastoral leadership experience of three to five years, preferred.
• Experience leading teams and developing leaders.
• Commitment to ChurchSafe ministry practices.
• Handles disagreements with emotional maturity and a commitment to reconciliation.
• Approachable and listens carefully to others.
• Shows compassion towards people experiencing grief, hardship or uncertainty.
• Exercises sound judgement and responsible stewardship of resources.

Responsibilities

• Model a life of prayer and dependence on God.
• Explain Scripture accurately and in its biblical context through preaching and teaching.
• Equip and encourage people to share their faith respectfully and confidently.
• Help people deepen their understanding and application of Scripture.
• Encourage spiritual growth in both new and established believers.
• Offer preaching that encourages, challenges and points people to Jesus.
• Connect biblical teaching with everyday life and contemporary questions.
• Build trust and care for people through different seasons of life.
• Work collaboratively with church leaders, staff and volunteers.
• Recognise and develop the gifts of others and mentor emerging leaders.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Team collaboration

Emotional maturity

Compassion

Communication

Education

Theology/Ministry degree

Churches of Christ Vic/Tas endorsement

Job description

Bendigo Church of Christ invites applications for Lead Pastor to provide spiritual leadership and shepherd the congregation in faithful discipleship. You will equip God’s people for ministry and collaborate with the Associate Pastor, Church Council, staff and volunteers in Bendigo and beyond.

The role requires theological training, endorsement credentials, and proven pastoral leadership with a heart for community engagement and safe ministry practices.