Ministry Training Strategy

Administrative Assistant

The Ministry Training Strategy (MTS) is an evangelical training ministry serving an expanding network of churches and gospel workers around Australia and internationally. The field ministry of MTS depends on the delivery of high-quality services to our network of ministers, churches, trainees and supporters.

We are seeking a highly motivated and well-organised person who will provide administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the National Office. Experience in office systems including word processing and database would be an advantage. Adaptability and a willingness to learn new skills will be important.

The position will be full-time.

The role will include responsibilities such as:

• Management of conferences and training events, including online registration
• Registration of ministry apprentices
• Data entry
• Communications with team of Network Coordinators
• Production of newsletters and other communications
• General assistance to the Business Manager
• General office duties

Please forward your application to:

Mr Ben Pfahlert
Director, MTS
GPO Box 175
Sydney NSW 2001

Email bpfahlert@mts.com.au

For more information contact Ben Pfahlert on 0425 701 941.

Applications close 10 August 2008.

St Mark's Pennant Hills

The arrival of our new rector signals the beginning of an exciting new stage in the history of St Mark's and we're keen to recruit a new Youth Pastor to help take our youth ministries to the next level.

We're looking for someone committed to seeing teenagers come to Christ and grow in passionate, committed, practical discipleship.

Are you excited about:

• evangelising, teaching and discipling teenagers yourself in big groups, small groups and one-on-one?
• identifying, training and mentoring other volunteer leaders for youth ministry while being mentored yourself?
• getting involved in local high school ministry?
• taking responsibility to identify and develop new opportunities and strategies to reach local teenagers with the transforming message of Christ?
• helping to foster cross-generational relationships at church so that we live true to our ‘oneness in Christ’?

If you are, and you:

• have been following Jesus for some time and are of evangelical conviction;
• are a team player rather than a ‘lone ranger’;
• have some theological training; and
• are committed to the principles of ‘safe ministry’;

our new Rector Craig Schafer would love to talk to you.

Ph: +61-2-9484-1889

E: craig DOT schafer AT stmarks DOT com DOT au

Associate Pastor

Westminster Presbyterian Church in Bull Creek, WA seeks to call a man as associate pastor to join our ministry team. Primary duty involves leading our congregation in ministry to children, youth and young adults.

WPCBC holds to the Reformed Faith as embodied in the Westminster Confession of Faith, so applicants must be able to subscribe to and uphold the WCF. We are a multi-ethnic church with separate Indonesian language services. We long to serve in a Covenantal model, build up every believer in the Faith and point all to Christ Jesus as Lord over all things.

Would you like to know more? Contact the church office on +61-8-9332-6300 or e-mail: wpcbc AT iinet DOT net DOT au. Find out more about WPCBC from our website: www.wpcbc.net.

Associate Minister

Beach, surf and young families who need Jesus!

St Marks Anglican Church, Harbord, is looking for an associate minister who is keen to lead the planting and growing of a new congregation.

Harbord is situated just north of Manly, on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Our beach at Freshwater is the focus of many families during summer. We wish to plant a new congregation so these families can come to know the God who has provided the beautiful environment. Join SLSC, Nippers and Sunday morning winter sport groups to connect with this community.

We believe the right man will be someone who is committed to growing in godly character, gifted in evangelism and growing Christ's people, able to train and draw a team together, willing to work very hard, and keen on sport and the beach.

For more information please contact the minister, Rev Terry Bowers, on +61-2-9907-1138 or tcbowers AT pnc DOT com DOT au.

Full-time pastor

strathfield 9am is an English congregation of West Sydney Chinese Christian Church. We are a cross-generational, contemporary, interdenominational congregation of over 150 people. We have a history of strong biblical teaching, an ethos of serving in ministry, and local and global outreach.

We are seeking expressions of interest for a full-time pastor from January 2009. He should have a biblical vision for growing God’s kingdom and a warm pastoral heart. Contemporary, cross-cultural understanding is important, and the applicant need not be of Asian background.

For a church profile and position description see www.wsccc.org.au or contact

Sam Chan
Ph: (02) 9747 4780
E: schan AT smbc DOT com DOT au

Applications should be addressed to:

English Minister Search Committee
West Sydney Chinese Christian Church
90 Homebush Rd
STRATHFIELD NSW 2135

Ministry opportunities

Northcote Baptist is an evangelical church situated within the inner city area of Melbourne. The church has English and Mandarin speaking congregations—the English group is small but has great potential. The Chinese group grew out of the English work and is growing strongly, with two full-time pastors. Currently, there are two critical ministry needs:

English speaking Pastor: The church needs a pastor to lead and develop the English congregation. This person must be able to relate to all ages and work comfortably in a team ministry with the Chinese pastors. Ideally, the pastor will have the gift of evangelism.

Youth Worker (or Youth Pastor): A youth group was recently commenced and the church needs an experienced worker to lead, disciple and nurture high school and tertiary students.

The church has a conservative, evangelical stance. Faithful Bible teaching is essential. Applicants should have sound theological training and be sympathetic to Baptist emphasis in doctrinal matters.

For more information, please contact Colin Lynch:

E: cololynch AT bluep DOT com
Ph: (03) 9484 2051
M: 0419 788 469

St Michael's Anglican Cathedral, in the heart of Wollongong, is seeking to appoint an additional Assistant Minister in 2009. St Michael's has four main Sunday congregations and numerous other ministries. We seek to know Christ and to make him known. We want to shine as a light on the hill in Wollongong—living as globally minded Christians, in growing churches of real community, through compelling Bible teaching, and resourcing others for ministry.

The position will be shaped around the successful candidate, but is fundamentally a leadership ministry of Word and prayer. It will major on congregational leadership and ministry development.

Anglican ordination may be an advantage, but most importantly, the man we are seeking will display:

• Reformed evangelical convictions
• growing godly character, in line with 1 Timothy 3
• experience in gospel ministry
• commitment to faithfulness and growth
• commitment to biblical preaching
• a strong work rate and an ability to multi-task
• ability to motivate and train others.

For more information or to express interest, please contact Rev Sandy Grant, Senior Minister:

Ph: (02) 4228 9132
E: sandygrant AT mac DOT com
www.wollongong.anglican.asn.au

The Lakes Evangelical Church

Assistant Pastor

The Lakes Evangelical Church on the Central Coast is a vibrant and growing church founded in 2002. We are seeking an assistant to our Senior Pastor David Sheath. The role will involve training of congregation members and MTS workers, and coordination of small group ministry and preaching.

Applications including a CV and three referees should be addressed to:

Stewart Kingsland
The Lakes Evangelical Church
2/23 Wyong Rd
Tumbi Umbi NSW 2261
Ph: (02) 4389 2006
E: office AT thelakes DOT net DOT au
www.thelakes.net.au

The Lakes is affiliated with the Sydney Anglican Diocese and a member of the FIEC (www.fiec.org.au).

Associate Pastor

Northern Lakes Evangelical Church is situated in a rapidly growing area on the Central Coast of NSW, currently with 75,000 residents. We are looking for an associate pastor whose focus will be to mature Christians, and to encourage and train them in ministry. There will also be some preaching opportunities.

The successful applicant will need to be:

• well-trained theologically and passionate about seeing people mature by learning and serving
• able to lead, teach and train people, and develop teams and systems to aid this.

For more information please contact:

Senior Pastor Connan O’Shea
Ph: (02) 4394 0117
www.northernlakes.com.au

City Bible Forum

Workplace Evangelist Position

Perth City Bible Forum is seeking a trained evangelist to lead the ministry of Perth City Bible Forum full time from 2009 onwards.

The workplaces of Australian cities are strategic opportunities for the spread of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The vision of City Bible Forum is to present the good news of Jesus Christ to every worker in every major business district of Australia so that they may respond in repentance and faith and be established in the fellowship of believers.

The role would include shaping the ministry of City Bible Forum in Perth; doing the work of an evangelist and creating evangelism opportunities for Christian workers in the Perth CBD; modelling a life of prayer, service and godliness; and developing leaders. Perth City Bible Forum is part of the national Ecom/City Bible Forum ministry. The role reports to the national director.

We are seeking a person who is theologically equipped; has a heart for the lost; is entrepreneurial; and can lead a ministry team. The position is open from the start of 2009.

Inquiries to Nigel Gordon:

E: nigel AT ecom DOT org DOT au
Ph: 0412 778 992

Sunnybank District Baptist Church

Youth pastor

Sunnybank District Baptist Church is seeking an Expression of Interest for the position of Youth/Young Adults Pastor to join a team of leaders who desire to reach the youth and young adults of the community and encourage them to grow into passionate followers of Christ. Sunnybank District Baptist Church is located on the Southside of Brisbane in a multi-cultural community.

For further information and an Application Package please access Sunnybank District Baptist Church's website:

www.sdbc.org.au

Expressions of interest are sought for the position of school principal for the Casino Christian School for 2009. The school is situated on 30 acres and caters for 150 pupils from K-10.

The applicant needs to be a committed Christian and preferably of a reformed background and be willing to become a member of the Casino Presbyterian Church.

The position calls for someone willing to be part of a team.

This vacancy is due to the retirement of our present Principal, Mr Ern Case.

For a full description of the position and remuneration, please contact Rev. George Ayoub (Chairman):

Ph: (02) 6662 1086
Mobile: 0412 302 439
E: pressie AT optusnet DOT com DOT au