Mandarin Ministry Shepherd: Preaching, Care & Outreach

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

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.