Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

West Houston Christian Church (WHCC) is a nondenominational church that is committed to the vision of Welcoming sojourners home to the joy of following Jesus together. WHCC is seeking a full-time Mandarin Chinese pastor for our Mandarin-speaking adult congregation. WHCCs Mandarin Congregation is a vibrant, inclusive community consisting of Mandarin-speaking adults of all ages. Our congregation currently has an average worship attendance of about 500 adults, with more than 30 small groups meeting throughout greater Houston. For more details about WHCC, visit our website at

Qualifications

• Language Skills: Mandarin Chinese preaching & English speaking and writing. Other dialects or languages a plus
• Education: Graduate level seminary training, M.Div. or above preferred
• Experience: An ordained pastor with ministry experience to the Chinese required. North American pastoral experience for at least three years is required
• Ministry Style: Must be a team player who is comfortable functioning within a multiple language-staff structure
• Spiritual Gifts: Preaching, teaching and leadership
• Doctrine: Non-charismatic evangelical; must be in full agreement with WHCCs statement of faith

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Provide leadership and direction in the assigned areas of Chinese ministry in accordance with the church vision
• Disciple and mentor ministry leaders
• Coach a team of small group leaders and apprentices in the assigned ministry zone
• Function effectively and smoothly as a member of the staff team

Teaching & Preaching

• Preach in the Mandarin Chinese service
• Teach adult Sunday School classes
• Conduct ministry trainings

Care Ministry

• Provide care and shepherding to the Mandarin congregation
• Conduct visitations as needed
• Minister to families and singles in small groups and the church

Missions & Evangelism

• Model and train others in evangelism
• Support the churchs global ministries and evangelistic efforts

Administration

• Report to the Mandarin Chinese Lead Pastor
• Attend bi-monthly church council meetings and bi-monthly Mandarin lead team meetings
• Share administrative duties assigned within the staff team
• Attend weekly staff meetings

Job Tags

Similar Jobs