Chinese Church In Christ – San Jose
English Congregation Co-Pastor Opening
Responsibilities:
- Focus on growing the English congregation (about 150 members)
- Shepherd the congregation through expository preaching and teaching
- Disciple, equip, and raise up leaders for the work of ministry
- Move the congregation toward the vision of the congregation:
- We are an intergenerational church that
- invites others to follow Jesus Christ,
- invests in one another’s discipleship journey, and
- integrates faith with life
- by the power of the Holy Spirit for God’s glory.
- Partner with the congregational leadership (elders, the other English co-pastor with a young adult focus, youth ministry pastors, deacons) to lead the overall English congregation
- Preach Sunday sermons up to 3 times a month as part of the preaching team (co-pastors, youth pastor, occasionally elders and guest speakers). In collaboration with the team, take charge of guiding the preaching themes and calendar.
- In collaboration with the team, take charge on Christian education (Sunday School) - come up with curriculum, teach Sunday Schools, organize calendar and teachers, train up teachers.
- Motivate members to express their faith in evangelism and compassion services in the community.
- Officiate communions, weddings, baptisms and funerals as needed.
- Provide pastoral care (visitations, hospital visits, counseling, etc.) to congregation members as needed.
- Work in collaboration with deacons and other leaders for key events (ex. Family retreat, Christmas outreach, Good Friday, etc.).
- Oversee and support small group ministries.
- Serve in other church ministries as needed.
Qualifications:
- Seminary degree preferred
- Active and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
- Pastoral/ministry experience, minimum 5 years
- Significant ministry experience with Asian-Americans (first generation and beyond)
- Interpersonal skills
- Team player
- Committed to and exemplify the values of servant leadership
- Passionate about intergenerational ministry and church body life
- Heart for sharing the gospel.
- Excellent role model for adults and families
- Agree with CCIC’s values, leadership structure, and doctrinal position
We offer:
- Housing allowance
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 403(B) retirement
- Continuing education
- Sabbatical
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
Interested candidates should submit at least the following:
- Resume
- Files or links to some of your sermons (video or audio are fine)
- Your experience, burden and vision about working with Asian-Americans
- Your statement of faith
- Your perspectives on primary and secondary theological/doctrinal issues especially as they relate to CCIC
For questions or consideration, please contact:
Bruce Wong
1490 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
408-766-7114
[email protected]
https://en.ccic-sj.org/