Ministry Description
Evangelical Chinese-American congregation in NYC is seeking a pastor to serve as the lead for its English speaking department working in partnership with staff pastors & the Church board, in a multi-staff, multi-congregational, urban, ethnic church setting. The candidate should be a generalist in regard to ministry responsibilities with a focus on shepherding its young couples, families, and young adults, and should have a passion for evangelism to the Chinatown
community and its nearby neighborhoods. For more about our congregation and its ministries, please visit www.cemc-m.org
Ministry Requirements, Duties and Expectations
∑ Candidate must have a great love for the Lord; have integrity to do what is right and serve with humility in all that he does; and meet and exhibit the qualifications of an overseer and elder as put forth in 1Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.
∑ Duties shall include, but not be limited to, regular preaching and teaching of the Bible; planning for and leading weekly & special worship services in partnership with the worship committee; administering baptisms and communion; providing spiritual guidance, & counseling; and doing general visitation (including at hospitals & in crisis situations).
∑ Candidate will be expected to provide spiritual oversight over and pastoral care for the English department ministries as well have visionary leadership to plan for and achieve long-term ministry goals and growth; must possess strong preaching and teaching skills; have theological & ministry balance; be able and willing to shepherd and equip leaders and emerging leaders in their spiritual formation & growth; be an able administrator of all aspects of the English ministries, and understand the cultural implications of working in a bi-cultural environment.
∑ Candidate should have a ministry degree at the Master’s level, or its equivalent, from an accredited theological school, and at least 3 years of full-time ministry experience, preferably in an urban, Asian-American church context.
∑ More detailed discussion of requirements and expectations for this position will follow as selected candidates are moved through the recruitment process.
Please email inquiries and/or applications for this position to: [email protected]
