Senior Pastor

Upper Yarra Church of Christ Senior Pastor

Upper Yarra Church of Christ is a community of believers located in the beautiful Yarra Valley. It is a small country congregation with a strong caring sense of family, made up of young adults, middle aged and elderly people. The Church meets weekly at the Yarra Burn Centre in Yarra Junction. It is a mission Church with a strong local mission supporting other Churches, Schools and organisations in the local community. It also supports close Mission partners in Cambodia and the Philippines. It is a healthy Church which is self-governed, self-supporting and self-propagating.

We are searching for a mature minister who has a passion for serving our Lord Jesus and a strong call to mission. We are seeking a Minister who can build on existing foundations and take the Church into a new fresh vision.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with biblical principles;

A clear sense of calling to pastoral ministry;

An understanding of and commitment to the theology, mission and practices of the Churches of Christ and a willingness to work collaboratively within the broader Churches of Christ network;

Proven ability to communicate scripture accurately, effectively and relevantly to diverse audiences;

Experience in developing discipleship and spiritual growth within a congregation;

Experience in providing pastoral care, counselling, visitation and spiritual guidance;

Ability to nurture and develop ministry leaders and volunteers;

Capacity to lead the Church in discerning and pursuing God’s mission for both the congregation and wider community;

Experience in strategic planning and Church growth initiatives;

A heart for outreach and mission and the ability to build positive relationships with local organisations, schools, community groups, etc;

Competent in managing Church operations and maintaining appropriate governance standards;

The Applicant should ideally possess:

Formal theological qualifications from a recognised College or institution;

Accreditation with Churches of Christ in Victoria and Tasmania;

Previous experience in pastoral leadership, training or experience in pastoral counselling;

Personal Attributes:

The successful candidate will be spiritually mature, prayerful, relational, servant hearted and team oriented, passionate about discipleship, mission and community impact.

We welcome applications from individuals who have a passion for serving Christ in a regional community, who are excited about helping our Church grow in faith, fellowship and mission.

Interested applicants can send current CV or request further information from Pastoral Search Committee Chair Christy Allisey via email Christy.allisey@gmail.com.

Starting date will be negotiated with successful applicant, but preferably by start of 2027. Position is full time and remuneration package will be based on the current recommendation of the Churches of Christ Victoria-Tasmania.