Missions Pastor/Minister

Westminster Theological Seminary; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Houston Chinese Church is seeking a Missions Pastor to cast vision for global missions, lead the ministry with staff and the Global Missions Committee, and mobilize members for cross-cultural outreach.

You will equip future missionaries, mentor teams, cultivate partnerships, and oversee missions policy and budgeting while caring for missionaries and church members.

Formación

• Active church life and faithful discipleship.
• Shepherd leadership with a servant-heart.
• Vision to mobilize the church for global missions.
• Understanding of needs facing missionaries on field and home assignment.
• Familiarity with missions agencies and philosophies.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and cross-cultural communication.
• Experience recruiting, equipping, and leading volunteers.
• Team player with experience across multilingual congregations.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, and evaluate HCC’s global missions strategy.
• Provide leadership for the church’s global missions ministry with staff and committee.
• Promote missions through teaching, prayer initiatives, conferences, and resources.
• Encourage participation in global missions across all congregations.
• Oversee short-term trips and develop future team leaders.
• Identify and mentor members pursuing cross-cultural ministry.
• Develop pathways for short-, mid-, and long-term missionary service.
• Coordinate training and pastoral care for prospective missionaries.
• Cultivate relationships with supported missionaries and coordinate visits.
• Advocate for missionaries’ spiritual, emotional, and practical needs.
• Serve as liaison between staff, committee, missionaries, and partners.
• Evaluate partnerships and propose new ones aligned with mission philosophy.
• Review Missions Policy and administer annual missions budget.
• Maintain records and communication related to missions ministry.
• Preach and teach as requested; perform other pastoral duties.

Conocimientos

Disciple of Christ

Shepherd leadership

Church mobilization

Cross-cultural communication

Missionary understanding

Mission partners familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Volunteer recruitment & leadership

Educación

Master of Divinity or higher

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary

The Missions Pastor provides vision, leadership, and oversight for the global missions ministry of Houston Chinese Church (HCC). 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.

Reporting Relationship

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

Education

Master of Divinity degree 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 Requirements

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

Statement of Faith

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

Skills and Qualifications

1. Committed disciple of Christ who is actively involved in the life of the church.
2. A shepherd’s heart and a servant-leader mindset.
3. Vision for mobilizing the entire church for global missions.
4. Understanding of the needs and challenges facing missionaries on the field and on home assignment.
5. Familiarity with missions agencies and their organizational and philosophical distinctives.
6. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and cross-cultural communication skills.
7. Experience recruiting, equipping, and leading volunteers.
8. A strong team player with experience working with congregations that speak different languages.

Responsibilities

Provide Vision and Leadership

1. Develop, implement, and evaluate HCC’s global missions strategy.
2. Provide leadership for the church’s global missions ministry in collaboration with the ministry staff and Global Missions Committee.

Mobilize the Church for Missions

1. Promote missions through teaching, prayer initiatives, conferences, and the church resource center.
2. Encourage participation in global missions across all congregations.
3. Oversee annual short-term missions trips and develop future team leaders.

Equip Future Missionaries

1. Identify, assess, and mentor members pursuing cross-cultural ministry.
2. Develop pathways for short-term, mid-term, and long-term missionary service.
3. Coordinate training and provide pastoral care for prospective missionaries.

Shepherd Supported Missionaries

1. Cultivate relationships with supported missionaries through regular communication and prayer.
2. Coordinate missionary visits and member care teams.
3. Advocate for the spiritual, emotional, and practical needs of missionaries and their families.

Strengthen Missions Partnerships

1. Serve as the primary liaison between the ministry staff, Global Missions Committee, missionaries, and ministry partners.
2. Evaluate existing partnerships and recommend new ministry partnerships that align with HCC’s missions philosophy.

Provide Administrative Oversight

1. Review and update the Missions Policy as needed.
2. Prepare and administer the annual missions budget with the Global Missions Deacon.
3. Maintain records, reports, and communication related to the church’s missions ministry.

Shepherd Church Members

1. Serve as a member of the ministry staff, contributing to the church’s overall ministry.
2. Preach and teach as requested by the supervising pastor.
3. Perform other pastoral responsibilities as assigned.