Mooroolbark Baptist Church (MBC) is seeking a Children & Families Worker/Pastor to provide pastoral leadership to our children and families ministries.

Mooroolbark Baptist is a multigenerational Church in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. As a Church, we seek to connect to God in worship, have hearts that are transformed through the study of God’s Word, to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, and to serve God through serving others with a Kingdom focus.

In conjunction with the Lead Pastor, the Children & Families Worker/Pastor will lead and coordinate all aspects of our children’s and families’ ministries. This person will work within a small pastoral team and with faithful volunteers to see children and their families grow and develop in faith together.

The successful candidate will be passionate about the discipleship of children and families in the context of the local church, be a team player who mobilises others in ministry and mission, and be teachable and willing to learn, grow and develop themselves in faith and ministry.

The appointment to this position will be part-time, 2.5 days per week for an initial period of three years.

The salary for this role will be pro-rate of the recommended Pastor stipend of the BUV, and in accordance with the experience and educational criteria.

The position is open to all Australia residents.

A more detailed role description is available here: Children & Families Worker/Pastor PD - October 2022

Please note that we also have another role for a Youth Worker/Pastor currently available. If you believe your skill set, experience, and gifts would fit this role as well, then we may consider combining both roles for a suitable applicant. You can access the Youth Worker/Pastor role here: Youth Worker/Pastor Role - October 2022

All expressions of interest, including a resume and cover letter should be forwarded by email to Jon Coombs at jon@mbc.org.au