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Explore twelve coordinated areas of ministry through which people serve God, strengthen parish life and care for the wider community.
Helping people find their place in ministry
Ministry Advocates help Christ Church identify, coordinate and strengthen ministry across twelve areas of parish life. These are ministry rather than governance positions: the Select Vestry remains responsible for parish governance, administration, property and finance.
You do not need to know where you fit before making contact. The Parish Office can help you explore a role suited to your gifts, availability and experience.
Helping people encounter Christ and find community
1. Families’ Ministry
Currently overseen by the Rector
Helping children and families encounter Christian faith through Messy Church, worship, hospitality and pastoral welcome.
Serve through activities, hospitality and supporting children and families. Appropriate Safe Ministry clearances and training are required.
2. Welcoming and Incorporation
Deborah Bloor — Ministry Advocate
Helping visitors and newcomers receive a warm welcome, develop relationships and find their place at Christ Church.
Serve as a Welcomer or Sidesperson, assist with newcomer gatherings, hospitality and follow-up.
3. Formation and Discipleship
Nicholas Browne — Ministry Advocate
Helping people explore Christian faith, deepen their knowledge of Scripture and grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Serve by leading or hosting studies and courses, mentoring and offering Christian friendship.
Supporting our common prayer and life together
4. Communications
The Reverend Stephen Bloor — Ministry Advocate
Sharing the Good News and the stories of parish life through the pewsheet, website, social media, video, photography, publications and archives.
Serve through photography, writing, editing, video, social media, website content or parish publications.
5. Worship
Currently overseen by the Rector
Coordinating the many people who contribute to Christ Church’s Prayer Book worship alongside the clergy, musicians and Sanctuary Guild.
Serve as a Reader, Intercession Leader, Server, Verger, Acolyte, Lay Administrator, camera operator or Sanctuary Guild member.
6. Hospitality, Community Building and Events
The Reverend Stephen Bloor — Ministry Advocate
Creating opportunities for friendship, celebration and a genuine sense of belonging.
Serve through morning tea, parish meals, newcomer gatherings, festivals, event coordination, publicity, setup or pack-down.
Serving people within and beyond the parish
7. Business Connecting and Local Community Connections
The Reverend Stephen Bloor — Ministry Advocate
Developing constructive relationships with North Adelaide businesses, organisations and residents.
Serve by introducing local contacts, supporting partnerships and joint events, or identifying ways Christ Church can contribute locally.
8. University Ministries
Currently overseen by the Rector
Exploring how Christ Church can serve students living or studying in and around North Adelaide.
Serve through hospitality, student welcome, pastoral support, Christian formation and relationships with colleges and campuses.
9. Hospital, Nursing-home, Aged-care and Bereavement Ministry
The Reverend Stephen Bloor — Ministry Advocate
Extending Christ’s pastoral care to people who are ill, housebound, living in residential care, approaching the end of life or grieving.
Approved visiting, pastoral listening, residential-care worship and bereavement support require relevant permissions, clearances and training.
Sharing compassion, dignity and hope
10. Social Transformation and Caring Outreach
Currently overseen by the Rector
Responding to need through compassionate service and partnerships that promote dignity, connection, stability and hope.
Serve through community partners, practical projects, collections, fundraising, food distribution or transport.
11. Mutual Care
The Reverend Stephen Bloor — Ministry Advocate
Equipping members of Christ Church to support one another through prayer, attentive listening, practical help and pastoral friendship.
Serve through Pastoral Partners, the Prayer Circle, parish visiting, practical assistance and regular contact.
12. Mission Link
Currently overseen by the Rector
Helping Christ Church participate in the wider mission of the Church, including relationships with Bush Church Aid and the Anglican Board of Mission.
Serve by sharing mission news and prayer needs, supporting visiting speakers, fundraising and encouraging wider participation.
Safety, dignity and wellbeing
Screening, Safe Ministry clearance, training and supervision apply according to the role. These requirements are part of faithful ministry.