Cantonese Pastor & Shepherd for Newton Congregation

Ministrylist; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Chinese Evangelical Church (BCEC) in Newton, MA is seeking a full-time Cantonese Pastor to shepherd the Cantonese-speaking congregation at our Newton campus. The role centers on preaching, teaching, spiritual formation, and ministry leadership alongside the Newton pastoral team.

Candidates should be fluent in Cantonese, proficient in English, and able to guide multi-generational, cross-cultural ministry.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Cantonese and able to communicate well in English.
• Experience leading Chinese heritage congregations a plus.
• Proven ability to lead ministries, preach biblically, mentor leaders, and shepherd a congregation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Cantonese Sunday worship services and regularly preach expository sermons.
• Develop and lead Bible studies, Sunday School classes, and seminars.
• Work with the pastoral team to train and equip lay leaders through structured discipleship and mentoring.
• Provide personal pastoral counseling and spiritual direction.
• Equip members to live out their faith in family, workplace, and community settings.

Skills

Cantonese fluency

English communication

Cross-cultural ministry

Pastoral leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Divinity/Theology or closely related field

Ordained by a church of similar faith

Job description

The Boston Chinese Evangelical Church (BCEC) in Newton, MA is seeking a full-time Cantonese Pastor to shepherd the Cantonese-speaking congregation at our Newton campus. The role centers on preaching, teaching, spiritual formation, and ministry leadership alongside the Newton pastoral team.

Candidates should be fluent in Cantonese, proficient in English, and able to guide multi-generational, cross-cultural ministry.