The ministry of Pastor is a new lay specified ministry in the Uniting Church. Pastors undertake significant ministries on behalf of the church – sometimes in congregations and sometimes in other settings. 
 
A Pastor may undertake general pastoral and worship responsibilities in a congregation, be a youth worker, an evangelist or a family and children’s worker.

According to UCA Regulations, a Pastor's responsibilities will include one or more of the following:

a) teaching the beliefs and practices of the Church; and / or
b) pastoral oversight of members and / or groups operating under the auspices of  the Uniting Church; and / or
c) leadership of worship in congregations or faith communities of the Church; and / or
d) evangelism or service beyond a gathered congregation but which is exercised under the auspices of the Uniting Church. 

Pastors may be remunerated or voluntary, full-time or part-time.

Click here to download a brochure about the ministry of Pastor.
 Ministry of Pastor Brochure 2011 (573.98 kB)

Contacts for more information:
Pastor appointments, applications, employment conditions:
Gill Morel on 8236 4204. email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Pastor training and assessment:
Nichola Shaw on 8416 8427. email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it