Position: Senior Pastor Church: Riverlife Baptist Church Location: Seventeen Mile Rocks QLD
Status: Full Time
The Role:
We are looking for a Senior Pastor to lead our church in fulfilling its mission through spiritual leadership, biblical teaching, and strategic oversight. This full-time role is an exciting opportunity to use your gifts in guiding and growing our congregation, developing our staff, and representing Riverlife in the broader community. If you love nurturing spiritual growth, developing leaders, and shaping a compelling vision, we’d love for you to consider joining us in this vital role to serve our community and beyond.
Key Responsibilities:
- Vision Discernment, Casting, and Oversight: Provide mature spiritual leadership and vision for the church. Discern and articulate the vision in collaboration with the Leadership Team, Elders, staff, and key stakeholders. Oversee the accomplishment of the vision.
- Transformational Biblical Teaching: Serve as the lead preacher and teacher of the Word. Ensure the content and direction of preaching and teaching support the congregation in living faithfully in alignment with the Word.
- Leadership of Riverlife Baptist Church: Assist in facilitating the work of the Elders, sharing in governance leadership, and taking responsibility for the strategic and operational oversight of the church.
- Training and Equipping: Equip the saints for leadership and the work of ministry in the church, local community, and around the world (Ephesians 4:12), in cooperation with the pastoral staff team.
- Relationship Development: Represent Riverlife Baptist Church in the community, developing networks with other churches, local, city, and state government, and internationally.
- Staff Oversight and Responsibility: Oversee the development and implementation of operational plans, along with the professional development of the ministry pastors.
Why You Should Apply:
At Riverlife Baptist Church, we believe in more than just filling a role—we’re committed to fostering a community where everyone can grow and thrive spiritually. As our Senior Pastor, you’ll be joining a vibrant leadership team that is passionate about discipleship, vision, and strategic initiatives. We offer an environment where your spiritual leadership, teaching gifts, and visionary capabilities can shape our church's direction and outreach, with opportunities to expand your impact within a supportive and dynamic church family.
We value authenticity, purpose, and the chance to make a real difference. Here, you’ll have the freedom to lead and innovate, and grow a passionate team and deeply committed congregation. If you’re looking for a place where you can lead with vision, teach with impact, and grow alongside a dedicated community, Riverlife is the place for you.
How to Apply:
For a detailed Position Description, Information Pack and to apply, visit www.riverlifechurch.org.au/careers
Application Deadline:
Applications close on 15 May 2025
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