Minister - Afrikaans Christian Church of New Zealand
The Afrikaans Christian Church of New-Zealand, ACK Tauranga Congregation:
Position:
Minister or Locally Ordained Minister (2 Year Fixed Term)
Congregation Profile:
The ACK Tauranga congregation celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2024 and is located in the beautiful city of Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty region. The Tauranga congregation consists of approximately 140 confessing members who are prayerfully and dependently journeying together on God's path. The congregation currently has three ministry points: a morning service, an evening service, and a Rotorua congregation service. The church is also blessed with a group of qualified preachers who can support the minister.
Minister Profile:
ACK Tauranga eagerly looks forward to meeting a minister who is dynamic and energetic—a child of God in a deeply dependent relationship with Jesus. We seek a shepherd, led by the Spirit and his/her gifts, who can build excellent and healthy relationships, foster koinonia, and guide congregation members on their spiritual journey and growth.
Specific Duties:
Please familiarize yourself with the key congregational needs, general job description, and personal requirements. Additionally, we expect you to develop the congregation's ministry and expand the church and its members. The minister should ideally be comfortable using multimedia and other social platforms.
Compensation:
The church council and trust have decided to negotiate the structuring of the package with the successful candidate. For more details, feel free to inquire.
Applications:
We invite all ministers who meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the personal specifications to apply. It is important that the prospective minister has the legal right to work in New Zealand. Please send us a shortened version of your Curriculum Vitae (CV), which fully outlines your previous ministry and work history. In your cover letter, please explain why you are interested in this position and what gifts, talents, and skills you bring. Please also include the full contact details of three recent references. Shortlisted candidates must be available for an interview and possibly to lead a service. If any recorded sermons are available on You Tube or Facebook, it would be appreciated if a link to these are included in the application.
Send applications to the interim chairperson of the church council via email: jaco.steyn8@gmail.com by or on 31st January 2025.
1. Key Congregation Needs:
Preaching and Teaching:
A good presentation of worship services for both young and old, in Afrikaans or when required, bilingual in Afrikaans and English. Scripture must be central, and the message should be built on sound hermeneutics.
Leadership and Management:
Participative leadership and adaptability are needed to foster spiritual unity and church growth within the congregation.
Pastoral Care and Support:
Providing pastoral care to our members is critically important.
Koinonia (Fellowship):
Promote warmth and mutual care within the congregation.
Children, Youth, and Young Adult Ministry:
Play a leading role in expanding and growing the ministry for our children, youth, and young adults.
Witness:
Serve as a role model for and motivate and guide the congregation.
2. Job Description:
OVERALL OBJECTIVE:
To minister the Word and the Holy sacraments to ACK Tauranga and ACK Rotorua congregations in Afrikaans.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Preaching of the Word and service of the prayers.
Leading of the Worship Service.
Ministering of the Holy sacraments.
Teaching or supervision of the final year candidates for confirmation.
Pastoral care of the congregation.
Handling supervision over the congregation.
Act as chairperson of the church council if preferred.
Deal with additional tasks as defined in the employment contract.
3. Personal Requirements:
Sufficient training as a minister from a recognized theological institution or equivalent training.
Submit references/testimonials of good standing.
Endorse the church's confessional foundation.
Proficiency in Afrikaans (reading, writing, and speaking).
Extensive applicable experience as a minister.
A self-motivated person who can function well both independently and as part of a team.
Above-average communication skills (written and verbal) in both Afrikaans and English.
Well-developed social skills, etiquette, and interpersonal abilities.
A balanced and integrated personality within the framework of the Word of God.
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
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