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's Chinatown, New York, seeks a full-time English Interim Pastor to lead the English-speaking ministry and younger generations. The role aligns with GCAC's mission and the CMA faith tradition.

The ideal candidate will preach in English, understand Chinese immigrant culture, and have a heart for second-generation ministry, with at least two years of pastoral experience and CMA licensure or eligibility.

Qualifications

• English preaching fluency required.
• 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 the CMA, or eligible for license.

Responsibilities

• Lead the English ministry and younger generations in alignment with the vision, mission, and values of GCAC.
• Oversee the spiritual welfare, growth, and life of the English ministry and younger generations, including discipleship, evangelism, and equipping the congregation for service.
• Oversee the youth ministry including training Sunday school teachers and youth leaders.
• Develop an intentional discipleship program for youths and adults.
• Be the primary preacher for the English ministry and arrange other pulpit ministry under the Senior Pastor.
• With Worship Department, oversee English worship service roles and delegation.
• Engage in congregational care ministries.
• Maintain strong written and oral communication within the congregation and broader community.

Skills

Preaching English

Cantonese/Mandarin

Chinese culture

Second-gen ministry

Pastoral experience

Education

Licensed with CMA or eligible for license

Job description

Interim English Pastor Profile

Grace Chinese Alliance Church (GCAC)

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.