Global Missions Pastor: Lead Vision & Mobilize

SOLA; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Chinese Church in Houston, TX is seeking a Missions Pastor to lead the global missions ministry. The role reports to pastoral leadership, collaborates with the Global Missions Committee, and oversees strategy, partnerships, and mobilization of members for cross-cultural missions.

The candidate will develop pathways for short-, mid-, and long-term mission service, mentor missionaries, and ensure Jesus-centered care and governance of missions resources.

Qualifications

• Committed disciple of Christ actively involved in church life.
• Shepherd’s heart with a servant-leader mindset.
• Vision for mobilizing the entire church for global missions.
• Understanding of needs and challenges facing missionaries on the field and home assignment.
• Familiarity with missions agencies and their organizational and philosophical distinctives.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Experience recruiting, equipping, and leading volunteers.
• Strong team player and experience in working with multiple language congregations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate HCC’s global missions strategy.
• Provide leadership for the church’s global missions ministry in collaboration with the ministry staff and Global Missions Committee.
• Promote missions through teaching, prayer initiatives, conferences, and church resource center.
• Encourage participation in global missions across all congregations.
• Oversee annual short-term missions trips and develop future team leaders.
• Identify, assess, and mentor members pursuing cross-cultural ministry.
• Develop pathways for short-term, mid-term, and long-term missionary service.
• Coordinate training and provide pastoral care for prospective missionaries.
• Cultivate relationships with supported missionaries through regular communication and prayer.
• Coordinate missionary visits and member care teams.
• Advocate for the spiritual, emotional, and practical needs of missionaries and their families.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the ministry staff, Global Missions Committee, missionaries, and ministry partners.
• Evaluate existing partnerships and recommend new ministry partnerships that align with HCC’s missions philosophy.
• Review and update the Missions Policy as needed.
• Prepare and administer the annual missions budget with the Global Missions Deacon.
• Maintain records, reports, and communication related to the church’s missions ministry.
• Serve as a member of the ministry staff, contributing to the church’s overall ministry.
• Preach and teach as requested by the supervising pastor.
• Perform other pastoral responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Disciple of Christ

Shepherd leadership

Mobilize church

Cross-cultural comms

Missions agencies knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Volunteer recruitment

Multilingual teamwork

Job description

Houston Chinese Church in Houston, TX is seeking a Missions Pastor to lead the global missions ministry. The role reports to pastoral leadership, collaborates with the Global Missions Committee, and oversees strategy, partnerships, and mobilization of members for cross-cultural missions.

The candidate will develop pathways for short-, mid-, and long-term mission service, mentor missionaries, and ensure Jesus-centered care and governance of missions resources.