Interim Pastor

The Christian and Missionary Alliance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Chinese Alliance Church (GCAC) in Brooklyn, NY seeks a full-time Interim English Pastor to lead the English-speaking ministry and the younger generations. The role aligns with GCAC’s vision and values and involves evangelism, discipleship, and leadership development within the Chinese immigrant community.

The Interim Pastor will preach in English, collaborate with the Worship Department, and partner with the Senior Pastor to nurture spiritual growth and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Fluent preaching in English.
• Conversational Cantonese or Mandarin a plus.
• Intimately familiar with Chinese immigrant culture.
• Burden for ministry among second generation Chinese Americans.
• 2+ years pastoral experience.
• Licensed with CMA, or eligible for license.

Responsibilities

• Lead the English ministry and younger generations in alignment with GCAC's vision, mission and values.
• Oversee spiritual welfare, growth, and life of the English ministry including discipleship, evangelism, and servant leadership.
• Oversee the youth ministry and train Sunday school teachers and youth leaders.
• Develop an intentional discipleship program for youths and adults.
• Be the primary preacher for the English ministry and coordinate pulpit ministry under the Senior Pastor.
• Collaborate with Worship Department on English worship service roles and rotation.
• Engage in congregational care ministries.
• Maintain strong written and oral communication within the congregation and community.

Skills

Preaching fluency

Conversational Cantonese/Mandarin

Familiar with Chinese immigrantculture

Pastoral experience

CMA licensing eligibility

Job description

Interim English Pastor Profile

Grace Chinese Alliance Church (GCAC)

5623 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

www.gcacnyc.org

Average weekly combined attendance: 100-120

Job Type: Full Time

Overview:

Grace Chinese Alliance Church (GCAC) is seeking a full time English Interim Pastor who would have the primary responsibility for leading our English-speaking ministry, as well as our younger generations. As a Christian & Missionary Alliance (C&MA) church, we focus on Jesus, and our mission is to fulfill His final commandment on earth, the Great Commission.

Grace Chinese Alliance Church is located in the Brooklyn Chinatown of New York City. Since its founding in 1988, GCAC has labored through nuanced cultural changes to bring the light of the Gospel to those who call Sunset Park home. Founded with a missional mindset, a similarly unending effort is in place to assist and participate in carrying out the Great Commission in faraway places. With a combined weekly attendance of about 120, the Chinese and English congregations work together to fulfill the will of God in worship, discipleship, evangelism, ministries, and fellowship. Current English worship service has around 25 attendees weekly.

Qualifications:

• Preaching fluency in English
• Conversational fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin a plus
• Intimately familiar with Chinese immigrant culture
• Burden for ministry among second generation Chinese Americans
• 2+ years pastoral experience
• Licensed with the C&MA, or eligible for license

Essential Responsibilities:

• The Interim English Pastor will lead the English ministry and younger generations in alignment with the vision, mission, and values of GCAC.
• He or she will lead the spiritual welfare, growth, and life of the English ministry and younger generations, including discipleship, evangelism, and equipping the congregation for service.
• He or she will oversee the youth ministry which including providing training to the Sunday school teachers and youth leaders.
• He or she will develop an intentional discipleship program for youths and adults.

• He or she will be the primary preacher for the English ministry, and arrange for other pulpit ministry under the oversight of the Senior Pastor.
• He or she will, with cooperation with the Worship Department, oversee English worship service roles arrangement and delegation.
• He or she will engage in congregational care ministries.
• He or she will maintain strong communication skills, both written and oral, to maintain relationships within the congregation and broader community.

Accountability:

• The Interim English Pastor is amenable to the Senior Pastor, and will participate in regular/ annual performance evaluations, with input from others outside as indicated. In the absence of a Senior Pastor, the Interim English Pastor is amenable to the Governing Board.
• As a licensed official worker, the Interim English Pastor is also amenable to the District Superintendent.

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.