Wonderful Gospel Opportunity in Canberra!

Wanted: Children’s and Families Evangelist and Minister

St Matthew’s Anglican Church is in Wanniassa ACT. We are a large (500+) evangelical Bible-based, Christ-centred church with a rich history of preaching God’s word and sending people out in gospel ministry. Gripped by the love of Christ, St Matt’s is passionate about seeing strangers become believers, believers grow to be lovers, and lovers serve as warriors for Him. A vital part of this is raising children to know, follow, and share Jesus.

Our Children’s and Families Ministry partners with parents to raise children in the knowledge and love of Jesus. Each week we connect with over 100 children through Playgroup, FISH (Friday afternoon kids club) and K@Ch (Sunday school program during 10am church).

We are seeking a gospel-hearted servant to join our team and oversee our Children’s and Families ministries.


Essential criteria

  • A personal love for Jesus and his church

  • A love for children and a desire to see them come to trust Christ

  • Of proven godly character (1 Timothy 3)

  • Of evangelical and reformed convictions

  • Theological education

  • Able to teach God’s Word

  • Experience of recruiting, leading, training and developing teams of leaders

  • Competence to work independently, managing yourself and your time well

  • A growing self awareness about ministering as part of a staff team

  • Able to learn and live the ministry philosophy and culture of St Matt’s

  • Passionate to develop and execute a vision and mission for children’s ministry


Desirable criteria

  • Able to preach faithfully, engagingly and clearly to children

  • Experience with a variety of children’s ministries

  • Experience with School Holiday Kids Clubs and Camps

  • Creative and fun


Full-time preferred. Safe Ministry compliant (or able to comply).

For more information and an invitation to come and visit us, please contact: office@stmattswanniassa.org.aujoshua.kuswadi@stmattswanniassa.org.au

This position is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Australia and New Zealand; or those who hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.