Pastor of English Ministries
Chinese Evangel Mission Church - New York, NY
Salary/Range: $70K to $75K
Website: http://https://cemc-m.org/
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 and special worship services in partnership with the
worship committee; administering baptisms and communion; providing spiritual
guidance, and counseling; and doing general visitation (including at hospitals and in crisis situations).
-Candidate will be expected to provide spiritual oversight over and pastoral care for the
English department ministries as well as have visionary leadership to plan for and
achieve long-term ministry goals and growth; must possess strong preaching and
teaching skills; have theological and ministry balance; be able and willing to shepherd and
equip leaders and emerging leaders in their spiritual formation and 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 Masters 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.