Cantonese Pastor

The Christian and Missionary Alliance; Concord (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Chinese Alliance Church in Concord, CA, is seeking a Cantonese-speaking Pastor to lead our bilingual congregation alongside English ministry. The Pastor will preach, provide pastoral care, oversee worship, and coordinate ministry teams to grow disciples and expand outreach.

Applicants should hold seminary training, demonstrate leadership in Cantonese contexts, be fluent in English, prefer Mandarin, and be aligned with CMA beliefs and church governance.

Qualifications

• A degree from a recognized seminary or equivalent theological training.
• Proven ability to lead and serve effectively in Cantonese-speaking ministry contexts.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Mandarin is preferred.
• Pastoral experience preferred.
• Affirmation of CMA Statement of Faith and alignment with church governance.

Responsibilities

• Preach weekly and teach biblical messages.
• Provide pastoral care and counseling to the congregation.
• Lead worship and oversee the music ministry.
• Coordinate ministry teams with staff and the Ministry Board.
• Develop vision and strategic plans for growth and outreach.

Skills

Cantonese leadership

Preaching

Pastoral care

Worship leadership

Bilingual ministry

Church governance

Education

Seminary degree

Job description

Grace Chinese Alliance Church - Cantonese Pastor

Grace Chinese Alliance Church (GCAC) invites applications for the position of Pastor to serve our congregation.

Grace Chinese Alliance Church is a Christ-centered, bilingual (Cantonese and English) community committed to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the discipleship of His people. We emphasize Christ's fullness in personal experience, evangelism, and world missions. For more information about GCAC, please visit our website: https://gcac-cma.org.

Position Overview

The Pastor will provide spiritual leadership through preaching, worship leadership, pastoral care, and ministry coordination. This role involves working closely with church staff, elected leaders, and the Ministry Board to advance the church’s mission, develop a sustainable vision, and nurture both spiritual and programmatic growth. Additional pastoral and administrative responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• A degree from a recognized seminary or equivalent theological training


• Proven ability to lead and serve effectively in Cantonese-speaking ministry contexts


• Fluency in English; proficiency in Mandarin is preferred.


• Pastoral experience preferred


• Affirmation of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Statement of Faith


• Commitment to uphold the Church Constitution in ministry practice

Application Information

Interested applicants may contact:

Pastoral Search Committee Coordinator: William Yuen Email: [e-mail]

Address: Grace Chinese Alliance Church, 1630 Grant Street, Concord, CA 94520

Phone: [phone]

This position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. To learn more about The Alliance and requirements for licensing, please visit our website

Please do not contact the church directly.