Associate Pastor

The Bridge Church Williamstown (VIC) is a Church in the Inner West Suburbs of Melbourne. We are a seeker friendly church, looking for different ways to engage with our local community and build Bridges in a culture that has disengaged and lost trust with the Church. We are seeking a relational, spiritually mature and ministry-minded Associate Pastor to join our team on a temporary part-time basis as we prayerfully discern the future direction of our church community.

This is a 3-day-per-week (0.6 FTE) role offered initially as a 6-month contract, with flexibility and terms open to negotiation for the right applicant.

The Associate Pastor will work closely alongside the Interim Lead Pastor to shepherd and disciple the church community during an important season of discernment and renewal.

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates a vibrant Christian faith
• Resonates with the value The Bridge Church (https://thebridgechurch.au/about/our-beliefs)
• Communicates effectively and engages well with not only different generations but different faith journey’s and experiences
• Can work both in a collaborative team environment and independently
• Open to learn and grow
• Some ministry experience, including preaching would be helpful but not necessary
• Has a love for the local church
• A theological degree would be helpful but not necessary

The role will be shaped in collaboration with the successful candidate, the Interim Lead Pastor and Church Council. Responsibilities will be tailored to the applicant’s gifts, experience and calling, with a focus on a selected portfolio of ministry areas but sharing overall running of the Church with the Interim Lead Pastor.

This role is 3 days a week, ideally with Sundays and Mondays on site. However, there is room for flexibility with the weekday work schedule.

If you are passionate about ministry, community and helping people follow Jesus in everyday life, we would love to hear from you. Please email your Resume and Cover Letter to office@thebridgechurch.au.

Applications close COB Friday 10^th July unless the position is filled earlier.