Pastor for Cantonese Ministries

Westminster Theological Seminary; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Theological Seminary in Madison Heights is seeking a Pastor for Cantonese Ministries to lead our Cantonese congregation. You will deliver weekly sermons in Cantonese, mentor leaders, and guide outreach to our local blue-collar community.

The role requires a Christian seminary degree, fluency in Cantonese, and pastoral experience in a Chinese-North American context, with responsibilities spanning care, visitation, and church event supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from or equivalent from a Christian accredited seminary.
• Fluent in spoken and written Cantonese; proficient in English.
• Some pastoral experience in a Chinese-North American context is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly sermons in Cantonese.
• Provide leadership training and development; including discipleship training.
• Lead outreach activities in our local blue collar base community.
• Provide pastoral care, visitation, and spiritual counseling.
• Supervise and participate regular and special events; and
• Provide necessary administration

Skills

Cantonese fluency

English proficiency

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree from Christian seminary

Job description

Job Title: Pastor for Cantonese Ministries

Employment Type: Full-time

About Us:

We are a vibrant, multigenerational Chinese heritage church dedicated to making disciples. There are three ministries in our church, Mandarin, Cantonese and English. We have averaged approximately 270 attendees in our Sunday services - 180 in Mandarin service, 45 in Cantonese service and 45 in our English International Ministry, and also has 70 in Youth and Children Ministry. Our Cantonese congregation seeks a shepherd to guide our spiritual growth and community outreach.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deliver weekly sermons in Cantonese;
2. Provide leadership training and development; including discipleship training;
3. Lead outreach activities in our local blue collar base community
4. Provide pastoral care, visitation, and spiritual counseling;
5. Supervise and participate regular and special events; and
6. Provided necessary administration

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree from or equivalent from a Christian accredited seminary.
2. Fluent in spoken and written Cantonese; proficient in English.
3. Some pastoral experience in a Chinese-North American context is a plus.