The qualifications for pastoral service are twofold.
Spiritually, a person must have had an experience of salvation, be wholly committed to the Lord Jesus Christ, know a call to full-time service, have some experience in Christian service and be in agreement with the C&MA's doctrine and vision for ministry.
Educationally, a person must have a minimum of a Dip. Th. (preferably a B.Th.) from the Alliance Institute for Mission or its equivalent. At the conclusion of theological training, an ordination study programme must be completed including an oral doctrinal examination.
Ordained ministers from other denominations seeking credentials will undertake a course of reading and will be examined by the Ordination Council.
The qualifications for missionary service ministry are threefold.
Spiritually, a person must have had an experience of salvation, be wholly committed to the Lord Jesus Christ, know a call to full-time service, have some experience in Christian service and be in agreement with the C&MA's doctrine and vision for ministry.
Educationally, a person must have a minimum of a B.Th. from the Alliance Institute for Mission or its equivalent. At the conclusion of theological training, an ordination study programme must be completed including an oral doctrinal examination. A 2 year home service assignment forms the final preparation prior to departure to the appointed mission field.
General Qualifications include a willingness to endure hardship, counting the cost of missionary service, adaptability to new situations and cultures, good emotional health, be of appropriate age and have a family which qualifies.
Rhodes Alliance Church
澳洲雪梨華人宣道會樂思堂 誠聘牧者
樂思堂成立於 2018 年 6 月,是一所採用國、粵雙語崇拜的華人教 會,它隸屬於澳洲宣道總會,位於悉尼 Rhodes 地區。現有會眾約 60 多 人。爲擴展事工需要,現誠聘有牧會經驗的半職牧者加入教牧團隊,其職 責包括教導、講道、關顧牧養及教會事工拓展。
應聘者須清楚蒙召作教會牧養工作,持福音派信仰,具宣道會認可 神學學士或以上學歷。申請者須操流利國、粵語,並具備英語書寫及溝通 能力;牧會經驗三年或以上;須持有澳紐永久居留或公民身份,面試成功者需申請並獲批澳洲宣道總會牧者牌照。
申請人請將履歷、個人得救和蒙召經歷、以電郵與本會聘牧委員會 梁國偉長老聯絡。
電郵: raymond.leung@rac.org.au
澳洲北雪梨華人宣道會誠聘粵語牧者
資歷要求:
- 認同澳洲宣道會的信仰宣言
- 清楚蒙神呼召,有負擔牧養粵語群體
- 具三年或以上牧會經驗
- 持有認可福音派神學院的神學士或以上學位
- 了解並能融入本教會兩文三語的多元文化背景
- 具團隊精神及良好人際關係,能與教牧同工、長議會和執事會成員一起履行教會職責
- 能操流利粵語及英語
- 能夠擭批澳洲宣道總會牧師牌照
- 全職及兼職皆可
有意申請或查詢,請電郵至: rcp@nscac.org.au
North Side Chinese Alliance Church (NSCAC)
NSCAC in Australia Seeking Cantonese Pastor
Qualifications Required:
- Agree with the statement of faith of the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Australia
- Be clearly called by God and passionate about shepherding the Cantonese-speaking community
- Have at least three years of pastoral experience
- Hold a recognized evangelical theological seminary degree, Bachelor's in Theology or higher
- Understand and integrate into the church's multicultural background
- Demonstrate team spirit and good interpersonal relationships, able to fulfill church duties with the pastoral team, Elder Board, and Deacon BoardSpeak fluent Cantonese and English
- Able to be officially licensed as a Pastor with the Christian and Missionary Alliance of Australia
- Full-time/part-time
For applications or inquiries, please email: rcp@nscac.org.au
Baulkham Hills Chinese Alliance Church (BHCAC)
BHCAC belongs to the Christian & Missionary Alliance denomination of Australia. It has three congregations of around 220 individuals: Cantonese (approx. 140), English (approx. 30) and Mandarin (approx. 50). It is seeking a Senior Pastor to serve the leading role of a pastoral team and overseeing the Cantonese ministry together with the Cantonese pastoral worker.
The successful applicant is to provide a spiritual and visionary leadership to all Congregations, including teaching, discipleship, development of leaders and evangelism, in accordance with the Bible teachings; plus, mentorship to fellow pastors. This position also develops and administers the Cantonese Congregation to carry out the vision and values established by the Advisory Committee for the Church as a whole.
Essential criteria:
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or with Legal Working Visa
• Valid Working with Children Check and Police Check
• Bachelor Degree in theological studies or related field
• Agrees with the doctrine, statement of faith and mission of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church
• Able to be officially licensed as a Pastor with the Christian and Missionary Alliance of Australia
• Able to preach on stage and coordinate sermons for the Cantonese ministry
• Experience and ability to outreach to the surrounding community
• Ability to lead a pastoral team for needs of certain ministries
• Fluent in Cantonese, English
Desirable criteria:
• A Master of Divinity or equivalent post-graduate theological degree from an accredited Christian seminary or school
• Experience in family ministry
• Experience in Senior Pastoral position
• Ability to speak Mandarin
If this ministry calls to you, please send a resume with cover letter to:
seniorpastorrecruitteam@bhcac.org.au
Or mail to:
Baulkham Hills Chinese Alliance Church
c/o Pastoral Search Committee
PO Box 6398, NORWEST, NSW 2153, Australia
Baulkham Hills Chinese Alliance Church (BHCAC)
BHCAC is part of Christian & Missionary Alliance of Australia. We have three congregations of around 220 individuals: Cantonese (approx. 140), English (approx. 30) and Mandarin (approx. 50). We are seeking a youth ministry pastor to oversee the ministry, which consists of a group of high school students (approx. 15) and adult leaders (approx. 4), and to report to the Senior Pastor. The expected workload is 22.5 hours/week.
Role and Responsibilities
- Word
- Preaching to the youth during service
- Leading them in Bible discussion innovatively
2. Relationships
- Developing and maintaining effective relationships with, as well as caring for, the youth, youth leaders, and parents
- Reaching out to more youth by connecting in local events and schools
3. Training
- Partnering with the youth and the leaders to equip them with ministry skills
- Supporting transitions from primary school and to the English congregation
4. Meetings
- Facilitating the leaders meetings
- Attending council meetings
- Contributing to pastoral team meetings
Essential Criteria
- Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or with Legal Working Visa
- Theological training from recognised institute of C&MA
- Commitment to biblical truth and principles
- Commitment to Christian youth ministry
- Humility and willingness to learn
- Fluency to communicate in written and spoken English
- Understanding of contemporary Australian culture and cross-cultural ministry
- The successful applicant will also need to be able to obtain a C&MA Australia licence for ministry.
Desirable Criteria
- Previous ministry experience
If this ministry calls to you, please send a resume with references to:
Baulkham Hills Chinese Alliance Church
c/o Recruit Team PO Box 6398, Norwest, NSW 2153, Australia
Or email to: YouthRecruitTeam@bhcac.org.au
Join Our Team at Perth Alliance Church North!
Job Description:
Are you a compassionate leader with a heart for children's ministry? Perth Alliance Church North is seeking a dedicated individual fluent in English and able to understand either Mandarin or Cantonese, to serve as our part-time Children's Ministry Pastor! You will be working in collaboration with the pastoral team and leaders of other congregations to lead the church in one unified direction from discerning God’s leadership. The successful applicant will also need to be able to obtain a C&MA Australia licence for ministry.
Position: Children Ministry Part-time (15 h/w) Pastor
Language Proficiency: Fluent in English, and able to understand Mandarin and Cantonese
Remuneration: AUD$27,092 p/a plus benefit such as GST return under charity scheme
As our Children's Ministry Pastor, you'll recognise and be convicted of the importance of Children’s ministry as the foundation for long-term kingdom expansion. You’ll also play a vital role in shaping the spiritual growth of our youngest members and their families. To be successful, you will need to fulfill the below criterion:
Selection Criterion:
Developing Discipleship: Create and implement a curriculum to systematically disciple children, helping them to grow in their faith. This position is also vital in providing worship guidance for Junior Church services across different ages.
Family Support: Provide guidance and resources to help families to follow Jesus faithfully, nurturing their spiritual growth together. You will need to recognise the difficulties and facilitate cross-generational communication strategies, and support for special needs children.
Team Development: Work together with other pastors to strengthen the Children's Ministry team through mentorship, training, and encouragement, fostering their growth as leaders.
Communication: Identify and communicate the needs of Children ministry in the regular pastoral team meeting.
Desirable Criteria:
Administrative: It will be a bonus if you are good at coordinating various administrative tasks such as updating on safety regulations, coordinating combined children services.
If you're passionate about nurturing young hearts for Christ and empowering families to grow in faith, we invite you to apply! Join our Perth Alliance Church North family and be part of a community dedicated to making a lasting impact on the next generation.
To apply or learn more about this exciting opportunity, please visit our website or contact us directly. You can either contact us by email: info@pacn.au or by phone call 0433 424 618. Please send us your resume together with a covering letter stating how the selection criterion are met. All applications must be received before 12th of July, 2024. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!
布里斯本活泉宣道會 - 誠聘粵語牧者
活泉現正尋求有承擔的牧者
工作內容:
- 服侍主要來自香港的群體,包括留學生、職青及新移民家庭
- 牧養約120人的活泉教會會眾
應征者要求:
- 持C&MA認可的神學院學位
- 具最少三年牧會經驗者為佳
- 能流利用廣東話宣講及教導
- 能用中文閱讀及書寫
- 澳洲居民或合法工作簽證
應徵或查詢: admin@blwac.org
Sydney Chinese Alliance Church is a vibrant community within the Christian and Missionary Alliance Australia, encompassing two distinct congregations: Cantonese-Mandarin and English.
The English congregation, known as George Street Christian Community, has flourished and now boasts a congregation of approximately 30 individuals. This diverse congregation comprises high school and university students, working adults and young families.
The English congregation is currently running the following ministries:
Ø Sunday service
Ø Fellowships and small groups
Ø Worship team practice
Ø Various evangelistic community events throughout the year, including the Easter Egg hunt.
The Board of Elders now seeks a God-called candidate to lead and guide the English Congregation in fulfilling His purpose and mission.
Job Description
This is a full-time pastoral position entailing the development and supervision of all ministries within the English Congregation. The responsibilities include:
· Providing pastoral care for young families with children.
· Regularly delivering sermons during Sunday services.
· Collaborating with team leaders to provide guidance and oversight for existing ministries.
· Engaging in evangelistic efforts within the Rockdale community.
· Strengthening the foundation of the English Congregation through disciple-making and sound doctrinal teachings.
· Reporting to the Senior Pastor and the Board of Elders.
Qualifications
· Education Requirements: A minimum of a bachelor's degree in theology/divinity or higher from an accredited seminary or university.
· Pastoral Experience: Minimum of two years of ministry experience, preferably pastoral ministry.
· Background or Experience in Asian Culture: Experience in a cross-cultural setting, with a particular emphasis on Asian culture.
· Acceptance of C&MA Statement of Faith, Doctrine and Tradition
· Administrative Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in prioritization, planning, organization, execution, and effective delegation of lay leaders, fostering a collaborative team spirit. Ability to work effectively within a team is essential.
Other characters
· Mission-minded, evangelistic.
· Well communication skills.
· Exemplary self-discipline in managing time effectively and establishing healthy work-life boundaries.
Please submit your CV and provide two references' contact information to office@scac.org.au.
Hills Christian Alliance Church is part of the Christian and Missionary Alliance of Australia. We have three congregations (Cantonese, English and Mandarin). We started the English congregation in 2008 and have developed into a mature congregation with about 50 people. The congregation consists of high school and university students, working adults and young couples.
We are currently running the following ministries:
- Sunday Worship
- Friday night fellowship
- Young Adults cell group
- Children Sunday school
- Worship team practice
- Bible study
We have a team of leaders in the English congregation who are involved in those ministries, however, we are looking for a suitable candidate called into pastoral ministry to further develop and disciple our English congregation.
Job Summary
This is a full-time pastoral position that has the responsibility of developing and supervising all ministries of the English Congregation, the goal of which is a Christ-centered ministry that builds up believers, trains them for ministry, and equips them to reach others.
Qualifications
1. Education Requirements: Bachelor Degree in theological studies or related field.
2. Pastoral Experience: Minimum of one year pastoral experience. Experience may include internship, mission work, or other full-time or part-time ministries. Sensitivity to issues in a multicultural, multilingual, and multi-generational congregation is preferable.
4. Acceptance of C&MA Statement of faith, Doctrine and Tradition
5. Love People: A caring individual willing to invest in the lives of his flock in doing life together. Is skilled and involved in interpersonal relationships and works well as part of a team.
6. Administrative Skills: Has appropriate administrative skills particularly that of prioritising in planning, organising, executing and delegating lay leaders in such a manner that develops a spirit of team ministry. Willingness to work with pastoral and office staff is a necessity.
Responsibilities
- To preach and teach the Bible with passion and conviction.
- To provide pastoral care to members of the congregation.
- To challenge, guide, support, equip new and existing leaders for youth and young adults.
- To develop and work with team leaders to provide leadership and oversight of our existing ministries.
- To engage in disciple making to impact lives immerse in spiritual studies and doctrinal teachings.
- To equip and challenge members and leaders in pro-active community engagement and evangelism.
- To involve in short-term and long-term planning for the congregation and church.
- To report to the Senior Pastor.
The successful applicant will be expected to fulfill the licensing requirements of the Christian & Missionary Alliance of Australia and to obtain a valid Working with Children Check.
Should you require further reference please feel free to contact Rev Almon Li at (02) 9484 6374 or 0413 142 268 or almon.li@hillscac.org
Christian Alliance Church of Victoria (CACV), is a local church in Burwood VIC with a Chinese and an English congregation.
We are seeking a full-time pastor for our English Congregation to further flourish the ministries for youth, young adults and families. You should have the heart to serve and lead the young congregation, as well as a strong calling in building passionate followers of our Lord Jesus Christ. Experience in ministering and serving in cross-generational and cross-culture teams is preferred.
Successful applicants will be expected to fulfill the licensing requirements of the Christian & Missionary Alliance of Australia.
For further details or to apply, please contact Aaron - applications@cacv.org.au.