NOW HIRING:

ASSOCIATE MINISTER: WORSHIP & PRAYER
Location: Warnbro Community Church, Western Australia
Full-Time Role | Commencing Late 2025 or by Negotiation

“God is spirit, and his worshippers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” – John 4:24

Warnbro Community Church is seeking a gifted and spiritually mature Associate Minister to lead our worship and prayer life. Based in the southern growth corridor of the City of Rockingham, Warnbro is a vibrant coastal suburb experiencing rapid population growth—including many Navy families moving into the area through the AUKUS partnership. We see this as a significant moment for gospel presence and pastoral care, and we are prayerfully strengthening our leadership team to meet the opportunity.

We are part of the association of Churches of Christ WA and are known for our warm hospitality, deep Bible teaching, intergenerational community, and heart for local and overseas mission. Our vision is to be “More than Sunday”- a gathered and sent people living for Jesus in everyday life. 

The Associate Minister - Worship & Prayer plays a key role in shaping the worshipping life of our church, helping people lift their eyes to Jesus and respond in faith, unity, and mission.


ABOUT THE ROLE:

You will oversee Sunday services, lead and pastor music teams, and cultivate a vibrant, Spirit-led culture of prayer across the church. Working closely with, and reporting to, the Senior Minister, this role supports our desire for gathered worship that flows into everyday lives of worship, prayer, and mission.

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

  • Displays a deep love for Jesus and a lifestyle of worship and prayer

  • Has solid theological formation with a minimum Diploma in Theology from an evangelical theological college.

  • Fulfil the character qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy 3:8–13

  • Leads with humility, clarity, and grace.

  • Is skilled in planning and leading gathered worship that is biblically faithful and spiritually responsive

  • Is musically gifted (vocally or instrumentally), able to train and release others

  • Has proven leadership ability and a heart for team development

  • Thrives in a collaborative staff culture and serves with warmth, reliability, and pastoral care

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Worship & Sunday Services

  • Plan and oversee weekly worship services that are Christ-centred, biblically grounded, and spiritually formative

  • Lead and develop music and worship teams

  • Provide pastoral care and discipleship for volunteers across music, service leadership, sound/AV, and café ministries

  • Maintain oversight of worship equipment and resources

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

  • Nurture rhythms of corporate and creative prayer in services and across the life of the church

  • Equip and mentor a team of prayer leaders and intercessors

  • Help embed prayer in the culture and calendar of the church

Worship Across Ministries

  • Support worship for key events (e.g. Christmas, Easter, baptisms, weddings, funerals)

  • Provide coaching and support to other ministries (Youth, Women, Men) in worship contexts

  • Champion worship as a whole-of-life response to God

Preaching & Pastoral Ministry

  • Opportunities to preach depending on gifting and ministry needs

  • Provide general pastoral care and contribute to the wider mission and ministry of the church

Other Requirements:

  • Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain)

  • Gain accreditation with Churches of Christ WA

  • Willingness to participate in regular supervision, goal setting, and professional development

 

About Warnbro Community Church:

We believe the church is more than a building or a Sunday gathering - it’s a community shaped by the love of Jesus, gathering in His name and going out with the gospel. Our mission is to pursue Jesus, embrace community, and share the gospel in ways that are authentic, biblical, and relevant to life today.

We value deep relationships, team-based ministry, good theology, and practical faith lived out in the everyday. If that resonates with you, we’d love to talk.

To Apply:
Please send your CV, cover letter, and a brief statement of your ministry philosophy to:
a.pearce@warnbro.org.au
Applications close 14 August 2025, or earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

For a full position description or an informal conversation, contact Pastor Andy Pearce at the email above.