Lanyon Valley Anglican Church
Location: Gordon, ACT
Date advertised: 21st August 2024
Job Type: Full time
Closing Date: 17th September 2024

Our Parish is seeking a person to serve full-time in the role of Assistant Minister.

The position will use the remuneration guidelines for Lay Stipendiary Ministers and Clergy provided by the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn.

Position Requirements

The successful candidate will:

• Be a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and become a member of Lanyon Valley Anglican Church.
• Have demonstrated an active interest in equipping disciples in their works of service.
• Have completed a Bachelor of Theology (or equivalent) and served in leadership roles in churches they have attended.
• Have (or get) a Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration, Safe Ministry approval through the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn, and a Police Check.

About the Position

The position of Assistant Minister will involve:

• Enabling members of our church to be equipped in their ministry and service and developing whatever structures or systems will best enable the whole body to grow to maturity in Christ.
• General ministry leadership and pastoral duties, arranged in agreement with the Senior Minister, both to serve the church and to grow in experience and skill.
• Investing in the vision and mission of Lanyon Valley Anglican Church, as expressed in its congregations, groups and partnership with Anglicare at Gordon Community Centre.
• Openness to engage beyond our local church, whether that is in the Diocesan network or some other Christian network working across Canberra.

Applications can be submitted to the Senior Minister (to: jonathan@lvac.org.au), by sending a Resume and Covering Letter (no more than two pages) responding to the successful candidate description and position expectations outlined above.

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