Mandarin-Speaking Pastor: Discipleship, Outreach & Care

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Albuquerque Chinese Baptist Church in Albuquerque, NM seeks a pastor to lead Mandarin and bilingual ministry, preaching, discipleship, and missions in partnership with elders and deacons.

The successful candidate will have a clear calling, hold or pursue a theological master's degree, be fluent in Mandarin and English (Cantonese a plus), and bring pastoral experience in North America. This is a full-time role including outreach, counseling, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Clear divine calling to pastoral ministry.
• Must agree with the church’s Statement of Faith.
• Gifts in preaching, teaching, counseling, and pastoral ministries.
• Fluency in Mandarin and English (Cantonese proficiency a plus).
• Willingness to affirm SBC doctrinal distinctives.
• Master’s degree from an accredited theological seminary preferred.
• Married with at least 2 years North American pastoral/ministry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the congregation in partnership with elders and deacons through preaching, worship, counseling, discipleship, and missions.
• Lead Mandarin sermons, prayer meetings, discipleship training, and evangelistic outreach.
• Guide and participate in small groups, Sunday School, counseling, and other ministry activities.
• Organize visitation and pastoral care ministries.
• Develop community outreach and mission initiatives.

Skills

Pastoral Leadership

Mandarin & English

Preaching & Teaching

Counseling

SBC Affiliation

North American Experience

Education

Master’s degree (theology seminary)

Job description

Albuquerque Chinese Baptist Church in Albuquerque, NM seeks a pastor to lead Mandarin and bilingual ministry, preaching, discipleship, and missions in partnership with elders and deacons.

The successful candidate will have a clear calling, hold or pursue a theological master's degree, be fluent in Mandarin and English (Cantonese a plus), and bring pastoral experience in North America. This is a full-time role including outreach, counseling, and community engagement.