St Peter’s Nightcliff
We’re looking for a children and families minister!
Overview
St Peter’s is a welcoming Bible teaching church full of diverse and ordinary people in the northern suburbs of Darwin. Our mission is to help everyone grow in Jesus Christ.
We meet as three inter-generational congregations on Sundays, with kids church at all three, catering for up to 60 children.
We are looking for a children and families minister to have primary oversight of ministry to children (birth to year 6) and their families. There is plenty of scope for broader service within the parish.
Together with the rector, you will oversee all aspects of children’s ministry at St Peter’s to serve our church mission, in line with our ministry philosophy. Such plans should include details of programs, curriculum, opportunities for evangelism, involvement in Sunday services and the recruitment and training of leaders. This also includes planning for new ministry opportunities to children.
Most importantly, we’re looking for the person who is the best fit for our team and our church context.
Essential Criteria
A mature Christian with a commitment to St Peter’s beliefs, values, and mission.
A passion to see children come to know Jesus as their Lord and Saviour.
Competence in recruiting, training, and encouraging leaders and volunteers to serve.
Ability to oversee children’s ministry.
Experience at working creatively with children to grow them as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Humility and a willingness to join an existing team and ministries.
A mission heart to live and minister in Darwin.
Formal theological education.
Conditions of position
Time commitment: This is a full time ministry position.
Remuneration: The Anglican Diocese of the Northern Territory has guidelines for stipend, superannuation, accommodation, annual leave, long service leave, sick leave and workers compensation. Other benefits like ministry expense account, travel allowance, study benefits will be worked out with the rector and wardens. We intend to be generous in providing what you need to live and minister in Darwin.
Due diligence: As an employee of the Anglican Church in the Northern Territory, you will need to comply with all relevant safe ministry clearance checks. God willing, the role and responsibilities of the children and families minister will develop over time. Therefore this job description will be revised in October/November each year.
Enquires
For more information, contact Joshua Kuswadi, Rector
0421 235 055