Senior Pastor

We are seeking a Pastor to lead with clarity, courage and deep dependence on the Holy Spirit; experienced in edifying others, imparting vision and equipping the Body for effective life and mission.....

Commencing January 2027, we are excited to offer a 3 days per week permanent part-time Senior Pastor position in our transformational church. Sapphire Life Church (SLC) is affiliated with Australian Christian Churches (ACC) and is situated in the beautiful seaside town of Merimbula on the far South Coast of NSW.

​We are a multi- generational church of Jesus followers that runs various activities to support the vision of our church and the broader Bega Valley community. 

​Our main outreach to the broader community is through our amazing charity, Sapphire Life Opportunities (SLO).

Further information: https://www.sapphirelifeopport...

​​We are seeking someone who meets the following Biblical qualifications as found in:

1 Timothy 3: 1-7, Titus 1: 6-9, 1 Peter 5:2-3 and Acts 6:4.

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Essential Selection Criteria:

​ • Demonstrated, effective and high-level skills in both leadership and the ministry of God’s Word in a vibrant church community

• Proven and recognised effective interpretation and communication of scriptural truths through preaching and personal discipling, together with the ability to evangelise and counsel people of all ages, diverse backgrounds and varying levels of Biblical literacy

• Proven capacity to work as an effective leader in the development and implementation of vision and strategies of the church, together with leadership of a pastoral and administrative team to achieve organisational goals

• Good written and verbal skills and the ability to articulate and represent the church internally and to the wider community

• Demonstrated skills in dispute resolution and the ability to positively influence outcomes in a dynamic church environment

The successful applicant will be a current ACC credentialed Pastor or have begun the process to obtain these credentials. A current Working with Children Check is required, as well as completion of the ACC Safer Churches Course within the past three years

Though this position is initially 3 days a week, there is room for increase as the church grows.

To Apply:

Please provide applications for this position addressing selection criteria with a covering letter submitted via the 'Apply to this Job button below.

Suitable candidates will be contacted for interview.

The closing date for applications is 31st August 2026.