Pastor Positions - Riverlife Church of Christ, St George & Dirranbandi
Permanent full-time or part time opportunity
PLEASE SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW ON HOW TO APPLY
Who are we? We exist to glorify God through his Son Jesus Christ. We hold that the bible is the inspired, authoritative and inerrant word of God. We are a church which believes in the centrality of Jesus as our Lord and Saviour. We are children of God the Father and are guided and empowered by his Holy Spirit. You would probably describe our understanding of the gospel as evangelical & reformed. We are members of The Gospel Coalition Australia.
We are seeking a pastor who seeks to glorify God by ministering in our churches and community.
Our vision is that we would find a pastor with a heart for rural ministry, a love for the Lord Jesus Christ and to keep him at the centre, a desire to strengthen the faith of the local believers and to partner with us in spreading the gospel throughout our community.
St George & Dirranbandi Campus History:
We currently have 3 elders spread across St George and Dirranbandi.
The two congregations each average about 20 - 25 weekly and are multi-generational congregations that are very active in their faith.
Dirranbandi meets 3 times a month at the Dirran tennis Club building and once a month at a home in Dirranbandi. (meeting weekly)
St George meets weekly at the Warrawee Aged Care Centre.
We have various bible studies as well as events that seek to reach out into the community
What the church can offer:
- Full-time or Part-time positions (flexible work hours are negotiable)
- A stipend guided by Qld Churches of Christ
- Assistance with housing
- A supportive congregation
Who we are looking for:
- Someone with a heart for the gospel of Jesus Christ and a desire to live this out through preaching and teaching his word.
- Someone who loves the grace of God
- Someone who feels God’s call to rural ministry
- Someone with good pastoral and relational skills
- Someone with Australian permanent residency
About the St George & Dirranbandi District
These towns are located beside the Balonne River, St George being the largest town in the Balonne Shire, SW Qld.
St George has a population of about 2500 residents with a childcare centre, kindergarten, primary schools, a high school and a Country Universities Centre. Dirranbandi has about 400 residents with primary to year 10 school.
An area of mixed farming including wheat, cotton, cattle, sheep, goats, grapes, garlic and various horticulture.
Both towns have very good medical and emergency services, chemist, post office, grocery stores, butcher shop, bakery, clothing shops, machinery, hardware and rural supplies stores, government service centre, several motels, caravan parks and hotels.
Regular bus and air services are available in and out of St George.
There is many sporting, arts and culture groups providing services to all age groups within the community.
Like to have an initial chat?
Rob Hemming (Elder) 0428 258 619 rob@beverleigh.com.au
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA THE COFC WEBSITE - THIS IS NOT MONITORED.
Please send your CV and Cover Letter to Riverlife at: rob@beverleigh.com.au