LEAD PASTOR (FT) – Alhambra True Light Presbyterian Church (Alhambra, CA)

SOLA; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and housing

4 weeks vacation

2 weeks study leave

403b retirement plan

Health insurance for pastor and family

Professional development funds

Moving expenses

Job summary

ATLPC in Alhambra, CA seeks a Lead Pastor to guide English-language worship and collaborate across Cantonese/Mandarin ministries. This full-time role oversees staff and shapes discipleship, prayer, and generosity within a multi-language church.

Qualified candidates have ECO CLP or M.Div., and at least 5 years in ministry leadership, with strong English preaching and a heart for mission. Compensation includes salary, housing, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with ECO’s Commissioned Lay Pastor (CLP) training, or an M.Div.
• Minimum 5 years of ministry leadership experience.
• Strong preaching abilities in English.
• Experience in multi-language ministry is desirable (Cantonese/Mandarin).

Responsibilities

• Oversee English-language worship services and other combined services.
• Lead and train the congregation in evangelism.
• Collaborate with language ministries to set growth goals.
• Provide a consistent discipleship process for transformation.
• Oversee staff and volunteers in children's and youth programs.
• Provide wise leadership to fulfill the church's mission.
• Develop a prayer culture with weekly group prayer.
• Foster small group Bible studies.
• Encourage generous giving and stewardship.
• Ensure care in biblical teaching, fellowship, visitation, and crises.

Skills

English preaching

Leadership

Pastoral care

Church growth

Education

Bachelor’s with ECO CLP

Master of Divinity

Job description

• LEAD PASTOR
• Full-Time
• Alhambra True Light Presbyterian Church (ATLPC)
• https://atlpc.org
• 20 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91801
• Denomination: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO)
• Posted October 1, 2026

About the ATLPC:

Alhambra True Light Presbyterian Church (ATLPC) is a Bible-believing, evangelical congregation with a membership of over 300 people. We are strongly committed to teaching Scripture as the authoritative Word of God, to sharing the gospel with those in our immediate geographical area, and to sending and supporting missionaries worldwide. We have three ministries in different languages: English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. While a majority of our members are of Chinese descent, and roughly half speak a dialect of Chinese as their primary language, the church nonetheless is committed to embracing people of all cultures. Our church is multi-generational with some families that have three generations actively participating in congregational life. Ministry to children and youth is a high priority; there are many dedicated people serving as teachers, leaders, and counselors, a large number of whom are graduates of our children and youth ministry. \"We look for leadership that can help us take our mission to - “glorify God, love one another, and to teach and bear fruit in making disciples for Jesus Christ from all nations” and determine how best to fulfill that mission. We wish to grow in our love for God, to be one church with three languages, and to share our spiritual and material blessings with the world, all to the glory of God.

Primary Responsibilities for the Lead Pastor:

Primary Responsibilities for the Lead Pastor include:

1. To oversee worship services that glorify God, lead us to a renewed sense of His Presence, and send us out to bring others to Him. The Lead Pastor’s primary responsibility will be for the English language service, and for the combined language services held several times a year.
2. To promote welcome and evangelism by leading and training the congregation in a consistent, effective evangelism process.
3. In addition to growth by evangelism, collaborate on and oversee goals for growth in each of the three language ministries with the pastors and Session.
4. To provide a consistent, effective discipleship process through which most of the church perceives that they are being transformed and becoming more like Jesus.
5. To oversee all staff, especially those providing children’s (infant – 5th grade) and youth ministry (grade 6-12) programs that support parents in discipleship of their kids.
6. To provide wise, inspiring leadership for the church, Session, paid staff and volunteer staff so that the church is fulfilling its mission.
7. To develop a prayer culture in which more than half of the congregation pray together in groups on a weekly basis.
8. To develop a spiritual community in which a majority of the congregation is involved in small Bible study groups.
9. To develop a generous culture in which generosity and giving are part of the biblical, transformative discipleship process.
10. To ensure through delegation or personal involvement that the congregation is ministered to in areas like biblical teaching, fellowship groups, counseling, visitation, personal crisis, physical needs, etc.

Qualifications:

• Faith: deep, strong faith and commitment to Jesus Christ; passionate love of God.
• Conviction: strong conviction that the Bible is God’s authoritative word to us; that faith in Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation; that the Holy Spirit is active in the world and that God answers prayer.
• Character: godly and increasing in Christ-likeness; loves people and interacts wisely with them; demonstrates a high degree of emotional intelligence; has come through trials and grown in faith; has demonstrated perseverance.
• Strengths: strong preaching abilities in English; excellent leadership skills.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree with ECO’s Commissioned Lay Pastor (CLP) training, or (preferably) a Master of Divinity degree.
• Ministry experience: Has had a leadership role in a ministry that saw significant growth; has served in a culturally diverse setting
• Experience: 5 years of experience in ministry.
• Theology: In agreement with ECO’s Essential Tenets.
• Language: Primary language is English; the ability to speak Cantonese or Mandarin is not required but would be highly desirable.
• Proficient in the use of computers, social media and various mobile phone apps.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary and housing $100,000/year or more commensurate with experience
• 4 weeks vacation
• 2 weeks study leave
• 10% of salary and housing for retirement (403b)
• Health insurance includes pastor’s spouse and children under age 26
• Ministry expenses
• Professional development funds
• Moving expenses

To View a Fuller Description of the Church and Position:

View the ATLPC Church Profile here: https://new2024.atlpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ATLPC-Church-Profile-20250718.pdf