Hey there!
We are thrilled that you are considering being a youth leader at Parramatta Baptist Church.
Youth leaders hold important positions of spiritual and relational influence in the lives of young people. This page is designed to help you a) discern whether youth leadership is a good fit and b) to walk you through the application process that will prepare you for this role.
If you have any questions, please speak with Ben or the coordinator overseeing a specific program.
AT PBC, our VISION is to be…
A community of people
led by God’s Spirit
each joining with Jesus
to see lives transformed.
Each of our PBC Youth programs take this PBC-wide vision and pursue it differently in each context.
Here are the programs and the unique missions that guide them:
EMERGE
Grades: 5-6
Friday nights (5.30-7.00pm)
Our mission is to… Cultivate a community to know God.
SUNDAY MORNING YOUTH
Grades: 7-9
Sunday (8.45 + 10.45am services).
Our mission is to… nurture and grow young people into all-of-life disciples of Jesus.
ARISE
Grades 7-12
Friday (7.30-9.30pm)
Our mission is to… Make Jesus known through meaningful relationships
DISCIPLESHIP CLUSTERS
GRADES 7-12
Our mission is to… grow young people into all-of-life disciples of Jesus.
Application process
Below you will find 4 online forms & information about CSS training that we require you to complete as part of this application process. As you scroll down, you will find further “Key Information” related to youth leadership at PBC.
Code of conduct
Click here to read and complete the PBC code oc conduct for this role.
Creating safe spaces training
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive ministry. As such, we require all our Youth leaders to complete Creating Safe Spaces (CSS) training. This training covers the legal responsibilities, WHS, risk management and strategies to address protection of young and vulnerable people. This training is conducted in 2 stages:
- Online training modules (required prior to being appointed as a leader)
- In person workshop
Key Information
Below you will find 3 key pieces of information for PBC Youth leaders. Please take time to read these documents or ensure their accessibility when required.
Safe Church Manual
Important PBC-wide information that ensures the safe operation of our ministries and facility usage.
Please contact the church office for access to attachements referenced in this manual.
Got Questions?
If you have any questions about our programs, please contact us using this form, phone or email.
Ben Wilson – Arise & Coaching Clusters
(E) Ben@parramattabaptist.com
Ben Sterland – Emerge & SMYG’s
(E) Sterlo@parramattabaptist.com
(Ph) (02) 9630 3515