Derek Venske

Youth and Community Chaplaincy

Greater Brisbane Area

About

Experience

  • Executive Director at Youth and Community Chaplaincy
    May 2010 - Present · 16 yrs 3 mos

    Oversee and co-ordinate operations of the Youth and Community Chaplaincy services. Provide spiritual and emotional support to all who reach out for a helping hand. Helping communities find a better way to deal with issues ranging from family breakdown and loneliness, to drug abuse, depression and anxiety. Pprovide a listening ear and a caring presence for those in crisis, and those who just need a friend.

  • Lead Pastor at Oxenford Christian Fellowship
    May 1997 - Present · 29 yrs 3 mos

     Ecclesiastical duties:  Prepare and conduct services of Public Worship:  Plan music in association with musicians/choir/song leader.  Prepare and deliver sermons and bible study.  Conduct counselling, including:  pre-marital  marital  family  personal  Stress management.  Administer Sacraments such as Baptism, Communion and Ordination of Local Church Officials.  Visitation of members in their homes, hospitals or other institutions to provide comfort to those with problems or illness.  Perform marriages according to ecclesiastical and civil law.  Conduct funerals and special memorial services for the deceased.  Conduct classes of religious instruction.  Participate in social and welfare activities within the church and community.

  • Founder, CEO at Oxenford & Coomera Community Youth Centre
    Oct 1998 - Mar 2008 · 9 yrs 6 mos

     Coordination of all functions of the above establishment, formulation of policies and objectives and ensure that finance, staffing, training and marketing arrangements operate efficiently. – In particular:  Promoting and Advertising of said establishment/s within the community.  Evaluate data and write reports including submissions requesting funding for continuing programs and new projects.  Research the Prospects of establishing or administering the concept of neighborhood houses, community groups, employment training programs or other services for the proactive benefit of the community.  Participate in social and welfare activities within the community.  Coordination of the development and establishment of a multipurpose youth centre in the Oxenford Coomera corridor.  Liaise with other appropriate specialist professionals, support workers or community agencies to establish a network of support for the community.  Deal with matters relating to salaries, termination and other employment matters.  Selection, supervision and training of staff.  Development and maintenance of information systems.  Oversee and control office function.  Liaise with other departments and or Establishments.