English Congregation Pastor - Shepherding Growth & Outreach

New Brunswick Theological Seminary; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Chinese Evangel Mission Church of New Jersey (CEMCNJ) seeks a full-time English Congregation Pastor to shepherd and lead the English-speaking congregation with a heart for ministry across youth, young adults, and adults.

The pastor will develop ministry vision, work with Chinese Congregation staff and church leaders, and cultivate a warm, welcoming community that reaches newcomers and reconnects those who have drifted away.

Qualifications

• Clear call to pastoral ministry with a shepherd’s heart and strong sense of calling.
• Strong commitment to Scripture, prayer, discipleship, and church mission.
• Experience in cross-generational ministry and youth ministry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual oversight, teaching, and pastoral care to the English Congregation.
• Lead weekly English worship, preaching, and mentoring for volunteers and leaders.
• Develop ministry vision, recruit/train leaders, and build intergenerational relationships.
• Plan outreach, reconnect inactive members, and foster a hospitable church culture.
• Collaborate with Chinese Congregation staff, church leaders, and the board.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Preaching

Discipleship

Youth ministry

Outreach

Pastoral care

Cross-cultural ministry

Team leadership

Relationship building

Church governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity

Seminary training

Ordination/licensed ministry

Job description

Chinese Evangel Mission Church of New Jersey (CEMCNJ) seeks a full-time English Congregation Pastor to shepherd and lead the English-speaking congregation with a heart for ministry across youth, young adults, and adults.

The pastor will develop ministry vision, work with Chinese Congregation staff and church leaders, and cultivate a warm, welcoming community that reaches newcomers and reconnects those who have drifted away.