Associate Pastor: Multilingual Ministry Leader & Shepherd

Acts 29; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Area Chinese Bible Church in the Bay Area seeks an Associate Pastor to partner with the Interim Senior Pastor in spiritual leadership and care for a diverse, multi-generational congregation. The role involves teaching, discipleship, and collaborative ministry across language groups.

The ideal candidate is a mature evangelical leader with a solid M.Div., 5+ years of pastoral experience, and a heart for outreach within Alameda and the wider Bay Area. Multilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from an accredited seminary required.
• Minimum 5 years of full-time ministry experience.
• Experience in a multi-lingual or multi-cultural church desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual guidance, pastoral care, and counseling to individuals and families.
• Collaborate with the Interim Senior Pastor to plan and implement ministry strategies.
• Work with language-specific pastors and staff to ensure unity and effective ministry.
• Regularly preach and teach God’s Word with clarity and relevance.
• Develop discipleship strategies and nurture spiritual growth in the congregation.
• Perform baptisms, weddings, funerals, and other pastoral duties as needed.

Skills

English fluency

Mandarin/Cantonese

Preaching

Leadership

Pastoral care

Discipleship

Education

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

Job description

Bay Area Chinese Bible Church in the Bay Area seeks an Associate Pastor to partner with the Interim Senior Pastor in spiritual leadership and care for a diverse, multi-generational congregation. The role involves teaching, discipleship, and collaborative ministry across language groups.

The ideal candidate is a mature evangelical leader with a solid M.Div., 5+ years of pastoral experience, and a heart for outreach within Alameda and the wider Bay Area. Multilingual skills are a plus.