Missions Pastor

Houston Chinese Church; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Houston Chinese Church in Houston, TX seeks a full-time Missions Pastor/Minister to lead the global missions ministry. Working with elders, pastors, and the Global Missions Committee, you will develop and implement missions strategy, mobilize members for global mission, and oversee policies and resources supporting the church’s Great Commission participation.

The role requires a Master of Divinity or higher, 3+ years overseas missions experience, and strong English proficiency; bilingual

Formación

• Master of Divinity or higher from an accredited seminary.
• Three or more years of overseas missions experience preferred.
• Two or more years of pastoral ministry experience in North America preferred.
• Proficiency in English required; bilingual English and Chinese strongly preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide Vision and Leadership: Develop, implement, and evaluate HCC's global missions strategy in collaboration with staff and Global Missions Committee.
• Mobilize the Church for Missions: Promote missions through teaching, prayer initiatives, conferences, and church resource center; encourage participation across congregations.
• Equip Future Missionaries: Identify, assess, and mentor members pursuing cross-cultural ministry; develop pathways for various missionary timelines.
• Shepherd Supported Missionaries: Maintain relationships with missionaries and coordinate visits and care.
• Strengthen Missions Partnerships: Serve as liaison between staff, missionaries, and partners; evaluate and recommend partnerships.
• Provide Administrative Oversight: Review Missions Policy; manage annual budget; maintain records and reports.
• Shepherd Church Members: Contribute to overall ministry; preach and teach as requested; fulfill other pastoral duties.

Conocimientos

Proficiency in English

Bilingual English/Chinese

Cross-cultural communication

Volunteer recruitment & leadership

Pastoral leadership

Team collaboration

Educación

Master of Divinity or higher

Descripción del empleo

Church:

Houston Chinese Church (hcchome.org) is an urban Chinese heritage church in central Houston established in 1975. In our one church family, you will find three culturally-distinct, language-specific congregations (English, Mandarin, & Cantonese) filled with multiple generations of worshippers, young and old.

Position:

Missions Pastor/Minister (Full Time Salaried)

Summary:

The Missions Pastor provides vision, leadership, and oversight for the global missions ministry of Houston Chinese Church. Working alongside the elders, pastors, and the Global Missions Committee, he develops and implements the church's missions strategy, mobilizes members for global mission, strengthens missionary partnerships, equips future missionaries, and oversees the policies and resources that support HCC's participation in the Great Commission.

Relationship:

Reports to one of the congregational lead pastors. Works closely with ministry staff, Global Missions Committee, and supported missionaries.

Education:

Master of Divinity or higher from an accredited seminary.

Experience:

Three or more years of continuous overseas missions experience strongly preferred. Two or more years of pastoral ministry experience in North America preferred.

Language:

Proficiency in English required. Bilingual English and Chinese strongly preferred.

Convictions:

Wholeheartedly affirms HCC's Articles of Faith, Constitution, Mission, and Core Values.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Committed disciple of Christ who is actively involved in the life of the church.


• Shepherd's heart and servant-leader mindset.


• Vision for mobilizing the entire church for global missions.


• Understanding of the needs and challenges facing missionaries on the field and on 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:

• Provide Vision and Leadership


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  • 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.
  
  
  
  


• Mobilize the Church for Missions


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  • 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.
  
  
  
  


• Equip Future Missionaries


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  • 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.
  
  
  
  


• Shepherd Supported Missionaries


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  • 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.
  
  
  
  


• Strengthen Missions Partnerships


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  • 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.
  
  
  
  


• Provide Administrative Oversight


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  • 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.
  
  
  
  


• Shepherd Church Members


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  • 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.