Assistant Shepherd (Chinese)

Gospel Light Christian Church; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Gospel Light Christian Church in Singapore seeks an Assistant Shepherd (Chinese) to support the Chinese ministry under the Chinese pastor. The role focuses on preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and outreach to the Chinese-speaking congregation.

You will lead Bible studies, deliver Mandarin sermons on request, provide pastoral support, visit members, organize fellowship events, and collaborate with church leaders and volunteers to grow a vibrant, culturally relevant Chinese ministry.

Responsibilities

• Teach Bible studies and other educational programs for the Chinese-speaking community.
• Prepare and deliver regular sermons in Mandarin for the Chinese congregation, on request by the Chinese pastor.
• Provide pastoral care and counselling to Chinese-speaking members, addressing spiritual, emotional, and relational needs, including visits to homes, hospitals, and other settings.
• Participate in the discipleship movement and support training/coaching sessions for discipleship group leaders in the Chinese congregation.
• Foster a sense of community and belonging within the Chinese-speaking congregation; organize fellowship events and small group meetings.
• Develop and implement outreach programs to engage the local Chinese-speaking community; participate in evangelistic events.
• Oversee the Chinese website and social media platforms to extend the reach of the Gospel; coordinate administrative tasks with the church office.
• Recruit, train, and oversee volunteers to support young adults and social media for the Chinese ministry; provide leadership to volunteer leaders.
• Collaborate with other church leaders and ministries to integrate the Chinese-speaking congregation into the broader church community; encourage participation in church-wide events.
• Understand and respect the cultural backgrounds of Chinese-speaking members and help create a culturally relevant worship and community environment.
• Preach at bereavement events

Job description

Purpose: The Assistant Shepherd (Chinese) assists the Pastor (Chinese) to achieve our mission of “Leading Generations into a Life-changing Relationship with Jesus Christ” by leading and developing the Chinese-speaking congregation within the church. This role involves preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and community outreach to meet the spiritual needs of Chinese-speaking members. The Assistant Shepherd (Chinese) works closely with church leadership, staff, and volunteers to support the Chinese ministry to align with the church’s mission and vision.

Preaching and Teaching:

• Teach Bible studies, and other educational programs tailored to the Chinese-speaking community.
• Prepare and deliver regular sermons in Mandarin for the Chinese congregation, on request by Chinese pastor.

Pastoral Care and Discipleship:

• Provide pastoral care and counselling to Chinese-speaking members, addressing spiritual, emotional, and relational needs, in the young adults age-group (below 50).
• Visit members in their homes, hospitals, and other settings to offer support and prayer.
• Participate in the discipleship movement (Life-on-Life Missional Discipleship) and support regular training/coaching sessions for discipleship group leaders in the Chinese congregation.

Community Building:

• Foster a sense of community and belonging within the Chinese-speaking congregation, with a special focus on the young adults age-group (below 50).
• Organize fellowship events, small group meetings, and other activities that promote relationship-building and spiritual growth.

Outreach and Evangelism:

• Develop and implement outreach programs to engage the local Chinese-speaking community.
• Plan and participate in evangelistic events and activities to share the gospel and invite new members to the church.

Administrative Duties:

• Oversee the Chinese website and social media platform to extend the reach of the Gospel by the Chinese ministry, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources.
• Coordinate with the church office on administrative tasks related to the Chinese ministry.

Volunteer Management:

• Recruit, train, and oversee volunteers to support young adults (below 50) and social media of the Chinese ministry.
• Provide leadership and support to volunteer leaders, ensuring they are equipped to serve effectively.

Collaboration andIntegration:

• Work closely with other church leaders and ministries to support the Chinese pastor to integrate the Chinese-speaking congregation into the broader church community.
• Encourage participation in church-wide events, programs, and initiatives.

Cultural Sensitivity:

• Understand and respect the cultural backgrounds and traditions of Chinese-speaking members.
• Assist the Chinese pastor to create a worship and community environment that is culturally relevant and sensitive to the needs of the Chinese-speaking congregation.

Others:

• Preach at bereavement events