Job Description
Seeking a Senior pastor to provide Christ-centred spiritual leadership grounded in Scripture and prayer......
Key Responsibilities
1. Spiritual Leadership • Provide Christ-centred spiritual leadership grounded in Scripture and prayer • Model a life of discipleship, integrity and pastoral care • Foster a culture of spiritual growth, unity and dependence on the Holy Spirit • Guide the church in discerning God’s vision and direction for ministry
2. Preaching and Teaching • Prepare and deliver biblically faithful, relevant and engaging preaching • Teach Scripture in ways that encourage spiritual transformation and discipleship • Oversee the theological direction and teaching ministries of the church • Encourage participation in worship and spiritual formation practices
3. Pastoral Care and Shepherding • Provide pastoral oversight and care for the congregation • Support and equip pastoral care teams and ministry leaders • Offer leadership during times of celebration, challenge and grief • Cultivate a welcoming and inclusive church environment
4. Leadership Development and Team Ministry • Lead collaboratively with the Associate Pastor, Church Council and ministry coordinators • Identify, mentor and develop emerging leaders, with a particular focus on growing youth ministry • Equip members to serve according to their gifts and calling • Encourage healthy volunteer engagement and shared ministry ownership
5. Mission and Community Engagement • Encourage outreach and evangelism within the Bendigo region • Strengthen local mission partnerships and community connections • Help the church engage meaningfully with people beyond its walls • Promote a culture of invitation, hospitality and service
6. Governance and Administration • Work in partnership with Church Council to ensure healthy governance • Support strategic planning and ministry oversight • Uphold Churches of Christ Victoria and Tasmania affiliation expectations • Maintain commitment to ChurchSafe standards and best practices
Written application should include:
o Cover Letter – document expressing how your experience and vision for ministry aligns with the
position description and church profile
o Resume – your contact details, relevant experience and qualifications
o Referee Details – names and contact details of three referees with a short summary of why you
have selected these referees
Do Applicants need to have Permission to work in Australia?
Bendigo Church of Christ has been a presence in our regional city since the Victorian Gold Rush years, having been founded in 1866. Centrally located, a stone’s throw from several of the city’s iconic landmarks, the church has been situated on its present site since 1926. Today, the church is home to a growing community of people who know and rely on the love of God.
Bendigo Church of Christ is an affiliate of Churches of Christ Victoria and Tasmania (CCVT). As such we endorse and adhere to the shared values of CCVT and uphold a firm commitment to ChurchSafe practices.