We are seeking a Pastor for Leadership and Church Planting to play a strategic role across the Newlife Family of Churches, embedding a dynamic leadership development culture and advancing a vision of multiplication through church planting.

Working closely with the Lead Minister, Executive Pastor and Family Leadership Team, this role will raise and release gospel-centred leaders and build strong denominational, ecumenical and network partnerships.

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Key responsibilities include:

·       Implementing and embedding a culture of leadership development across the Newlife Family of Churches.

·       Driving strategic church planting initiatives, including planning, recruiting, equipping and supporting new plants.

·       Overseeing leadership development pipelines, including the Catalyst Emerging Leaders program and the Newlife Church Planting Residency.

·       Developing and stewarding a Learning Management System (LMS) for scalable, theologically grounded leadership training.

·       Designing and facilitating training pathways, coaching environments and residency intensives for emerging leaders and planters.

·       Building external networks and partnerships to support church plants and planters.

·       Providing regular Sunday presence, preaching and teaching across locations, contributing to pastoral leadership and culture.

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The successful candidate will bring:

·       Accreditation and an undergraduate-level theological/ministry qualification, or equivalent, and the ability to be accredited as a pastor within the Uniting Church.

·       Demonstrated capacity to develop and equip leaders, with passion and experience in church planting and church growth.

·       Proven preaching and teaching gifts, and experience in disciple-making and multiplication.

·       Excellent relational, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work across teams and manage competing priorities.

·       A deep commitment to Christ, to the mission and ethos of Newlife and the Uniting Church, and to a positive, Christ-centred team culture.

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Please submit a CV and a cover letter that specifically addresses the key responsibilities of the role.

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Click here to apply.

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If you have questions email peopleandculture@church.nu. (Applications sent to this email will not be accepted)

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