Senior Pastor — Cantonese-English Ministry Leader

The Christian and Missionary Alliance - U.S. Church Ministries; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro-Phoenix Chinese Alliance Church - Tempe, AZ seeks a Senior Pastor to provide spiritual leadership during a season of transition and growth, guiding a Cantonese-speaking congregation toward a broader English ministry. The pastor will preach, mentor lay leaders, and mobilize the church for evangelism and community engagement.

The ideal candidate will have a Master of Divinity or equivalent theology and be prepared for Alliance licensing, with a heart for second-generation Chinese families

Qualifications

• Demonstrate spiritual discipline and a Spirit-filled life.
• Qualified for pastoral ministry with The Christian and Missionary Alliance.
• Strong biblical preaching and teaching abilities.
• Pastoral ministry experience with mentoring lay leaders.
• Passion for evangelism, discipleship, missions, and community engagement.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with Cantonese-speaking and English-speaking ministries.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and vision for the church's future.
• Preach, teach, and communicate the Word of God.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor lay leaders.
• Model and mobilize one-on-one discipleship.
• Mobilize outreach and engagement with the surrounding community.
• Provide pastoral care, visitation, and counseling.
• Minister to families and develop ministries to children and youth.
• Help develop an English-speaking ministry alongside Cantonese-speaking groups.
• Oversee worship ministry and ministry programs.
• Collaborate with church leadership during Elder Board development.
• Foster healthy collaboration among church leaders and ministries.
• Participate in community events and relationships with other churches.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Biblical preaching

Mentor lay leaders

Discipleship

Evangelism & missions

Community engagement

Cross-cultural leadership

Collaboration with church leadership

Education

Master of Divinity or equivalent

Job description

Metro-Phoenix Chinese Alliance Church - Tempe, AZ seeks a Senior Pastor to provide spiritual leadership during a season of transition and growth, guiding a Cantonese-speaking congregation toward a broader English ministry. The pastor will preach, mentor lay leaders, and mobilize the church for evangelism and community engagement.

The ideal candidate will have a Master of Divinity or equivalent theology and be prepared for Alliance licensing, with a heart for second-generation Chinese families