Congregation Network Pastor (Victoria)

Grace Communion International Australia

Melbourne-based | Statewide travel | Hybrid

About the Role

Grace Communion International Australia is seeking a Congregation Network Pastor to support, strengthen, and grow multiple congregations across Victoria.

This is a relational, team-based pastoral leadership role focused not on leading a single church, but on developing leaders, encouraging congregations, and fostering healthy, disciple-making communities.

You will work alongside pastors and ministry leaders to build ministry through others— helping churches grow in faith, participation, and mission.

Key Responsibilities

Engage — Build Relationships

• Develop strong, trust-based relationships across congregations
• Maintain regular connection with pastors and ministry leaders
• Support congregational life through presence and communication

Equip — Develop Leaders

• Identify and mentor emerging leaders
• Provide coaching, training, and ministry support
• Strengthen leadership pathways using a discover, develop, deploy approach

Empower — Release Ministry

• Encourage local ownership of ministry
• Support leaders stepping into responsibility
• Build sustainable ministry systems (not personality-based ministry)

Encourage — Provide Pastoral Care

• Offer pastoral support to leaders and congregations
• Walk alongside communities through growth and change
• Foster healthy, grace-filled church environments

About You

You are a Christ-centred, relational leader passionate about healthy church and developing people.

Essential

• Experience in pastoral ministry and leadership development
• Commitment to team-based leadership and collaboration
• Ability to equip and multiply leaders
• Capacity to work across multiple ministry contexts
• Strong communication and relational skills
• Driver’s licence and willingness to travel
• Australian work rights

Highly Valued

• Experience supporting a network of congregations
• Background in mentoring or coaching
• Ability to navigate complex and diverse ministry contexts
• Alignment with a grace-based, Christ-centred ministry approach

About GCI

Grace Communion International is a global Christian fellowship committed to living and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ and developing healthy churches through intentional discipleship.

Our vision is to cultivate churches that are Christ-centred, Spirit-led, relational, and mission-focused.

Apply Now

Submit your application via SEEK or contact GCI Australia for more information.