Assistant Pastor for Chinese Ministry Grace Christian Church Floris, VA

Reformed Theological Seminary; Floris (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Grace Christian Church in Northern Virginia seeks an Assistant Pastor for its Mandarin-speaking congregation. The pastor will assist the Senior Pastor and Session in vision casting, ministry planning, and leadership development, while faithfully teaching the Word of God and filling the pulpit as needed.

The role emphasizes shepherding through fellowship, small groups, and discipleship, outreach to local Chinese communities, and ministry to young adults.

Qualifications

• M.Div. degree (or equivalent) from an accredited school.
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and able to communicate in English.
• Clear calling to pastoral ministry and shepherding with Christ-like leadership.
• Proven expository preaching and teaching of God’s Word.
• Willingness to work with humility in a multicultural staff environment and strong team spirit.
• Pastor/ shepherding or church service experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all ages.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Pastor and Session in vision casting and ministry planning for the Chinese congregation.
• Teach the Word of God, fill the pulpit when needed, and lead Sunday School and Bible studies.
• Shepherd the Chinese congregation through fellowship, small groups, and discipleship.
• Develop outreach to local Chinese communities and organize seeker/new believer groups for church growth.
• Minister to young adults and professionals through fellowship and outreach activities.
• Participate in church government alongside elders and deacons.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

English communication

Expository preaching

Pastoral shepherding

Multicultural teamwork

Church leadership

All-ages communication

Education

M.Div. or equivalent

Job description

The applicant will serve as the Assistant Pastor for our Chinese-speaking congregation, and will be responsible for:

• Assisting the Senior Pastor and Session in vision casting and ministry planning for the Chinese congregation
• Faithfully teaching the Word of God. filling the pulpit as needed, and teaching Sunday School and Bible studies
• Shepherding the Chinese congregation and caring for their spiritual needs through fellowship, small groups, discipleship, caring, visits and in-person interactions
• Broadening GCC’s outreach ministry in local Chinese communities, such as developing and organizing fellowship groups for seekers and new believers, thereby fostering church growth
• Ministering to young adults and young professionals through fellowship and outreach activities to form a bond of love and friendship among this age group
• Participating in church government alongside fellow elders and deacons

Qualifications:

A successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Seminary Graduate: An M.Div. degree (or equivalent) from an accredited school is required
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese, and able to communicate in English
• Having a clear calling to pastoral ministry and a commitment to shepherd God’s flock with love, and willing to lead by Christ’s example
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching God’s Word with proven expository preaching skills
• Willingness to work with humility in a multicultural staff environment and demonstrating strong team spirit
• Prior experience in shepherding or serving in a local church
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to relate and communicate with all age groups within the church body

A successful candidate must wholeheartedly subscribe to Reformed doctrine as outlined in the Westminster Standards, which form part of the doctrinal basis of GCC. The candidate shall also be already ordained, or be willing to seek ordination, in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). More information about the PCA can be found at www.pcanet.org . Salary will be commensurate with experience.

• GCC offers a full bene fi ts package to our pastors.

About the Organization:

GCC, formerly known as Grace Chinese Christian Church, was established in the early 1990s as a

daughter church of the Chinese Christian Church of Virginia (PCA). Toon Yeo was sent as the

church planter and called as the congregation’s fi rst pastor when the church was particularized

(declared independent) in 1999. The church originated as an outreach to Chinese speakers in

western Fairfax County and eastern Loudoun County in Northern Virginia. Eventually a youth

group was formed and an English service was added. The Lord has blessed Grace Christian

Church over the years, both with increased numerical growth and greater diversity in the

church’s membership. The Chinese congregation includes members and of fi cers from not only

mainland China and Taiwan, but also immigrants from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Vietnam, and other

parts of Asia. In order to recognize the diversity with which God has blessed both our Chinese

and English ministries, and to af fi rm that our unity is in Christ, not ethnicity, the congregation

adopted a new name in 2006, dropping “Chinese,” and is now simply called “Grace Christian

Church.”

Today, GCC is a vibrant community of faith, with around 200 people gathering to worship the

Triune God each week in two languages, among them roughly 130 in Chinese and 70 in English.

Our Sunday services are supplemented by a full program of Christian education for all ages, in

both Chinese and English, as well as midweek Bible studies, prayer meetings, and various

fellowship groups. GCC participates fully in programs and ministry partnerships available

through Potomac Presbytery, the regional denominational body to which we belong.

Our church government structure is Presbyterian. The church is led by a Session of seven (7)

elders, which includes two (2) Teaching Elders (TE) and five (5) Ruling Elders (RE). The English

Ministry (EM) is led by an Associate Pastor. The elders are assisted by a diaconate of seven (7)

men who tend to the congregation’s material needs.

GCC has been deeply involved in the Great Commission in the local communities and beyond,

including a signi fi cant mission partnership with ministries in East Asia. Our mission work

includes not only regular fi nancial support from our congregation, but also sending teams from

GCC to serve alongside the churches there. It is our hope to continue this pattern of full-church