Benoni Baptist Church is seeking a church secretary to serve alongside our staff. The role will be key in supporting our growing ministry efforts as we strive to reach and disciple both the young and old within our church and community.
The job will be advertised until Tuesday, 15 April. The appointment will be made on Wednesday, 30 April. The church secretary will start on Sunday, 1 June.
The ideal candidate must be a member of Benoni Baptist Church, in regular attendance and good standing.
The days of employment are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-2:00pm.
The responsibilities of the church secretary will include:
Administrative
- Manage people’s data using Planning Center People.
- Prepare the Sunday service bulletin using Google Docs.
- Print run sheets, bulletins, and Sunday school lessons.
- Load the run sheet using ProPresenter.
- Compile visitor packs using Google Docs.
- Prepare a report for general meetings using Google Docs and Canva.
- Inform the worship team of the run sheet using WhatsApp.
- Manage the pastor’s email account (mark@benonibaptistchurch.com) using Google Mail.
- Manage the church’s email account (office@benonibaptistchurch.com) using Google Mail.
- Manage the church office petty cash.
- Maintain a key register.
- Manage meals for the sick using an app.
Facilities
- Supervise the domestic worker.
- Supervise the gardener.
- Shop for kitchen supplies, gardening supplies, church supplies, etc.
- Open facilities for midweek activities.
Calendar
- Maintain the church calendar using Planning Center Events.
- Maintain the pastor’s calendar using Google.
Reception
- Answer the land line (+27 11 425 1992).
- Monitor gate (35 Wordsworth Road, Farrarmere, Benoni).
- Offer tea or coffee to guests who visit the church office.
- Respond to WhatsApps using WhatsApp (+27 11 425 1992).
Event management
- Funerals.
- BNA Eastrand Fraternal.
- Executive meetings.
- Marriage enrichment workshops.
- Parenting workshops.
- Ascension Day.
- Ect.
Marketing
- Manage the Facebook account according to a guideline using Facebook.
- Manage the YouTube account according to a guideline using YouTube and ChatGPT.
Please join us in prayer over this process, and if you know of anyone who you believe fits these criteria and would be a blessing to our congregation, I would encourage you to share their name with us. We trust that God has already prepared the right person for this role, and we are eager to see how He leads us as a church in this matter.
Thank you for your continued support and prayerful involvement in the life of our church. May God bless you as we seek to honour Him together.