Job Board

Chinese Congregational Church is a Chinese American church with a history of about 133 years of ministry beginning in Downtown Los Angeles. We are an independent church not denominationally affiliated. The Church consists of parallel tracks of ministry for English and Cantonese-speaking congregations with the English and Chinese speaking pastors serving as Co Pastors to their respective language groups under a single Elder Board. The pastors are considered as the Bible teaching elders. A single philosophy of ministry for the church is determined by input from all the Elders. Currently we seek to be a "Healthy Church," as defined and described by Mark Dever in his book, Nine Marks of a Healthy Church.

We are currently accepting applications for a Full-Time Pastor (Bible teaching elder) for the English-speaking ministry which is comprised of approximately 50 people including the youth.

Qualifications include:

Male

A Graduate of an accredited school of theology, or equivalent Biblical training (prefer at least M. Div. or MA in Biblical Studies)

Ordained, seeks ordination or licensed (able to perform weddings and funerals)

Pastoral duties would include:

Pulpit Teaching Ministry (prefer Bible expositions)

Shepherding the Leadership and Church Members

Pastoral Counseling

Discipleship and Training of Elders & Deacons

Caring of Church Members, including visitation of the sick

Involvement with the Elders & Deacons for short/long term church goals (planning, communicating to church members, and implementing)

Involvement in Christian Education

Teaching in a Church Ministry

Involved in planning/advising the Christian Education curriculum

Administrative responsibilities related to church operations

Compensation Package

Salary range $53k - $75k (Depending on Experience and Qualifications)

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Phone and automobile allowance

Final determination of financial remuneration package to be negotiated with Elders and Deacons.