Brisbane Groups and Connections Pastor

Purpose

It is our vision that every individual discovers meaning, purpose and life in Jesus. The Groups and Connections Pastor’s role contributes to this mission in two ways. Firstly, by ensuring people find community at Hope Centre and feel a genuine sense of belonging in groups, teams and other communities. Secondly by overseeing the development, implementation and growth of connection and assimilation pathways, programs, and opportunities.

Summary

• Job Title: Brisbane Groups and Connections Pastor
• Contract Type: Permanent Part-Time
• Work Days: Sunday - Wednesday
• Reports To: Brisbane Church Life Pastor
• Work Team: Brisbane Location Team
• Work Location: Brisbane Campus

Position-Specific Responsibilities

• Team Development: Develop and schedule training to equip new and existing Lifegroup leaders to run groups which align with Hope Centre’s vision to be Safe, Spiritual and Stretching.
• Pastoral Support: Build relationships with Group leaders, providing them with pastoral care and guidance for difficult situations which may arise within the groups they lead.
• Group Oversight: Maintain an up-to-date record of all active Lifegroups at this location, including key details such as meeting location, group size, and demographic composition.
• Facilitate Connection: Provide opportunities for and engage with Hope Centre people not yet in a Lifegroup to easily join a group that suits their location or demographic, or encourage them to start their own.
• Group Resources: Acquire and distribute study materials and resources to Lifegroup leaders as needed.
• New People: Oversee and outwork Hope Centre’s ‘New People’ system for identifying, welcoming, connecting and assimilating people who are new to the Hope Centre community.

Core Pastoral Responsibilities

• Shepherd and support those within your ministry with the primary aim to help them develop and flourish in their own personal relationship with Jesus Christ (Acts 20:28)
• Provide pastoral care to those belonging to your ministry, liaising with your location pastor when necessary.
• Identify and raise up key leaders and empower them to lead the areas of ministry under your supervision (Ephesians 4:11-13)
• Be responsible for the rostering, communication, and general care of your teams to ensure they have everything they need to serve well
• Manage budgets and finances of the ministry you lead within the guidelines and processes outlined by the Hope Centre Leadership Team
• Manage physical resources (such as rooms, vehicles and other equipment) associated with the ministry you lead
• Participate in all location team meetings and events
• Collaborate with team members responsible for the same ministry at other locations to develop a strategic approach to the ministry across all locations

Please be mindful that this is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities but serves to highlight the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this role. These compliment the heart and attitude carried by every team member as we work together to bring the message of Jesus in a way that transforms people and cities.

The person we’re looking for

Has a deep love for Jesus and His people and has 3+ years' ministry or leadership experience. We expect that this person has a high level of initiative and ability to take a proactive approach to work. This person must hold a QLD working with children “Blue Card”, and a current Australian Christian Churches credential (or be eligible to apply for one).