Knox Associate Pastor

CityLife Church Knox has an exciting opportunity for an experienced church leader to join the CityLife team as our Knox Associate Pastor. 

CityLife Church is committed to raise up fervent followers of Jesus Christ who will reach out and impact communities, cities, and nations for the Kingdom of God. We are a multi-site church that is often described as one church in many locations. 

The Role

The Knox Associate Pastor works closely with the Knox Lead Pastor (KLP) to lead our Knox Campus.  An active member of our Multisite Leadership Team (MsLT), the Knox Associate Pastor leads a team of 9 staff and provides leadership to our Network Pastors and pastoral support team.  The Knox Associate Pastor provides leadership and oversight to our Small Groups Ministry (Life Group) and Life Tracks (teaching/growth) and acts as a Subject Matter Expert in these areas for all CityLife sites.  The Knox Associate Pastor also works closely with the KLP to provide leadership and oversight to our Knox weekend meetings. 

Please see our Position Description for full details of the role.

About you

Having previously led or co-lead a church or congregation, you easily connect with and build rapport with people. You have demonstrated confidence in your spiritual gifts and ministry and have a heart for connecting people to the church through Small Groups and care networks.  You have a focus for pastoral care and have experience in developing, mentoring and coaching pastoral teams.  You also have the ability to coach your team on the recruitment, selection and development of leaders and volunteers.  You also have excellent verbal and communication skills and an eye for detail.

You have a minimum Bachelor of Theology or equivalent and have 5+ years’ experience leading a church or congregation, including leadership, pastoral care, motivation and development of pastors.  Previous experience in a senior minister role and/or a multi-site church context will be highly regarded. 

A Police Check and current Working with Children’s Check will be mandatory for this position on appointment.

How to apply

Please submit your cover letter, resume to Angela Grace at employment@citylife.church

Applications will be open until 12 April 2023, or until a suitable candidate is found. If you would like to apply for this role, please don’t delay.  Interviews may commence prior to the application closing date and an appointment may be made if a suitable candidate is found.

CityLife Church is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children and young people across all of our congregations and worksites. CityLife Church has implemented a range of child safety measures including a Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct. We advise applicants that CityLife’s standards of rigorous screening and ongoing supervision/accountability are a reflection of this commitment. Our staff and volunteers are required to have a current Working with Children Check and undergo Police Checks where applicable. A copy of CityLife’s Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct are available on request.