Pastor

CESSNOCK BAPTIST CHURCH

 

PASTOR –

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The man we seek is a passionate, mature evangelical Christian, who has experience as a Pastor or several years in pastoral leadership. We desire a fluent communicator who is motivated, creative and versatile.

We are looking for someone who firmly believes God is calling them to CBC, and is led in their private life, prayer life and their profession by the Holy Spirit. We are seeking a servant leader who has the desire and skills to lead our church into its next growth phase.

 

Ministry Overview

Pastoral Priorities

The pastoral priorities for the Pastor will be:

1.      Preaching and teaching God’s word

2.      Leadership

3.      Pastoral Care

4.      Outreach and Evangelism

 

Essential Requirements

1. Appropriate theological training. (Being a theological degree or equivalent)

2.  Is an Accredited or Recognised Minister for pastoral or related ministry acceptable to the Baptist Association of NSW and ACT or is willing to undertake the Accreditation/Recognition process upon commencement.

3. A commitment to ongoing professional development and the continuing accreditation process of the Baptist Association of NSW and ACT.

4. Embraces the church’s Statement of Purpose. (Church Profile is available on request).

5. Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with people of different ethnic, cultural and professional backgrounds.

6. Is eligible to be a member of Cessnock Baptist Church.

7. Understand and be in agreement with the Cessnock Baptist Church Statement of Faith

8. Satisfies the requirements of the NSW Working with Children check legislation and has completed a creating safe places workshop in the last three years.

9. Willing to undergo a National Police Check

10. Is an Australian citizen or has an Australian Working Visa.

 

If you are interested in this Pastor position at Cessnock Baptist Church please contact Rev Phill Skinner via email on   pskinner@internode.on.net

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 31 May 2025