BROWNS PLAINS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - Suburban, Southside - 2009

Ozzieministries / Browns Plains Presbyterian Church is a well established work in suburban Brisbane. The Minister, Danny Mihailovioc, says that the ministry will plateau both numerically and spiritually if left as is. The emphasis has been a strong preaching ministry over the last twenty years. However, much work is needed on the inter-relational aspect of the “Body”. Home group ministry is in place but only just at this point in time. Outreach is minimal other than opportunities given through our social network and activities throughout the year. In addition to this, Jimboomba also is a growing area and we should be in there now with a home group network with the view to a future church plant. Therefore the Brown’s Plains ministry plan to address these challenges involves the appointment of an Assistant Pastor. The church is looking for a young family man capable of moving to ordination as a Presbyterian Minister. He must be prepared for a long Term ministry to transition present ministry over the next 5-10 years. He needs to have a passion for preaching sound doctrine - expository preaching with a healthy emphasis on practical application. He must be innovative and able to work in a team ministry and under the jurisdiction of a senior minister over the transition time. Reformed position theologically is essential, yet radical enough to try new ministries amongst unchurched people. Must be mission minded both locally and internationally. In this context, the Assistant Pastor will have the responsibility to share the preaching/teaching load with the Senior Minister, help to promote and develop Home Group ministry with the elders, share the pastoral responsibilities of the church, work with the Ministry team in cultivating an outreach mentality by looking for ways to build bridges with the community, set up community based projects that can establish good contacts and evangelism (Team Ministry Context), develop the youth ministry with the help of existing volunteer leaders (most probably an extension of the “Team Ministry” concept), train various people for leadership roles and be involved in future church plant at Jimboomba. This position is well-suited to an SMBC or Moore graduate studying part-time at Queensland Theological College (QTC) at St Lucia to become an ordained Presbyterian Minister. Contact Danny Mihailovic on 07 3800 3799 or danny333@optusnet.com.au