The Brisbane Taiwanese Congregation was established in 1989 from migrant families, and meets in the southside of Brisbane with 150 members. We are committed to the faith formation of our children and youth ministries through to the pastoral care of our active seniors. We are the sole Taiwanese speaking Uniting Church congregation in Australia and have recently launched our English ministry. Our congregation life includes two Sunday morning services (English, Taiwanese), a Friday night youth and young adults service, a large Sunday School, Bible studies and home groups, and fellowship activities for older members. Our hope is for God to use our Taiwanese culture to bring the gospel to Brisbane’s multicultural community.

We are seeking to appoint an ordained Minister of the Word of the following qualities:

• Loves God and loves people, passionately committed to God’s call
• Bible-centred preaching and teaching, leading by example
• Fluent in Taiwanese and Chinese Mandarin, with adequate English proficiency
• Intercultural understanding and appreciation of Taiwanese and Australian culture
• Firm, strategic leadership and strong inter-generational communication skills

A ministry placement in the Uniting Church of Australia usually runs for 5-10 years. Please note for non-Australian/New Zealand residents, visa restrictions may apply.

Please ensure your application includes your full resume, indicating education qualifications, date and church denomination of ordination, ministry experience, ministry gifts and strengths, and the names and contact details of three referees.

For a profile of the Congregation and further information, please contact:

Ms Chiya Shih

Secretary of Church Council

secretary@taiwanuca.org

Applications close Sunday 30 June 2019 and must be sent to:

Brisbane Taiwanese JNC, c/- Placements Committee,

Uniting Church (Qld Synod), GPO Box 674, Brisbane 4001

Email: Placements@ucaqld.com.au