Pastor

Pastor – Bayside Community Church (Sydney, NSW)

Bayside Community Church is prayerfully seeking a new Pastor (preferred 5 days per week) to lead and mobilise our church community into our next season of ministry. We are hoping that this role will begin in January 2026 or as early as possible in the new year.

Located in Sydney’s inner-west (Concord West), Bayside is a welcoming, intergenerational, and multicultural community of people seeking to grow in faith and share the hope of Jesus. We have a heart for making disciples, nurturing spiritual growth, and engaging missionally with those around us.

We are seeking a pastor who:

·       Is spiritually mature, prayerful, and deeply committed to their own discipleship and to nurturing the spiritual growth of others.

·       Can encourage strong, caring relationships across all ages and cultures.

·       Can lead, mobilise, and equip others for ministry.

·       Values team-based ministry and is gifted in encouraging and developing leaders.

·       Has a heart for mission in a diverse community.

·       Will inspire and support us as we grow in loving God, loving others, and reaching out.

·       Is an Accredited or Recognised minister, or candidate, with the Baptist Association of NSW and ACT (or equivalent).

The successful candidate will be someone who loves Christ and His church, and who is ready to serve God as he or she leads and partners with our congregation.

·       A detailed Position Description and Church & Community Profile are available on request.

o   For further information, or to request the information pack, please contact:

o   Gayle Kent (Chair, Bayside Pastoral Search Team) – BaysidePST@baysidecc.com.au

How to Apply
Please email the following documents to Gayle Kent at BaysidePST@baysidecc.com.au:

·       A cover letter addressing the Key Responsibilities and Desired Character Traits and Competencies outlined in the Position Description,

·       A recently completed Baptist Association Pastoral Profile and/or an updated CV,

·       Contact details for two referees (including at least one pastoral referee).

·       Applications close: 27 October 2025 (please note that interviews may take place as applications are received and this application date may be extended if necessary).

We welcome expressions of interest from suitably qualified applicants who share our vision and values.