Associate Pastor

Bay Area Chinese Bible Church (BACBC) is a vibrant and growing multi-generational, multi-lingual church committed to making disciples of Jesus Christ in the Bay Area and beyond. Grounded in the authority of God’s Word, we strive for spiritual growth, unity, and meaningful relationships within our diverse congregation and the wider community. We are seeking a passionate and collaborative Associate Pastor to faithfully minister alongside our Interim Senior Pastor and contribute to the flourishing of our church family.

The Associate Pastor will be a key leader at BACBC, partnering with the Interim Senior Pastor to provide spiritual leadership, care, and vision to our congregation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic ministry environment, working closely with language-specific lead pastors, ministry directors, deacons, staff, church members, and community partners. The ideal candidate will be a gifted communicator, a compassionate shepherd, and a strategic thinker with a heart for discipleship and community engagement.

• Provide spiritual guidance, counseling, and pastoral care to individuals and families within the congregation.
• Exemplify Christ-centered leadership, fostering a vibrant and spiritually healthy atmosphere within the church.
• Contribute to the spiritual formation of the congregation through teaching, discipleship initiatives, and encouragement.

• Collaborate with the Interim Senior Pastor and staff in developing and implementing strategic ministry plans aligned with the church’s mission and vision.
• Lead and participate in various aspects of church life, including worship services, teaching ministries (e.g., Sunday School, small groups), and discipleship programs.
• Identify and cultivate leaders within the congregation, empowering them for ministry.

• Work closely and collaboratively with the Interim Senior Pastor, language-specific lead pastors, ministry directors, and deacons to ensure unity and effective ministry execution.
• Build strong and authentic relationships with church members across different generations and language groups.
• Foster meaningful connections with other faith leaders, churches, and community organizations within Alameda and the wider Bay Area to expand the church’s impact.

• Regularly preach and teach God’s Word with clarity, conviction, and relevance to the congregation.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of engaging and biblically sound worship services.

• Develop and implement strategies to foster a culture of lifelong discipleship within the church.
• Equip and encourage members to grow in their faith and live out their calling.

• Perform pastoral duties such as baptisms, communion, weddings, and funerals as needed.
• Participate in church meetings and committees as required.
• Undertake special projects as assigned by the Interim Senior Pastor or leadership.

The ideal candidate will be a mature and devoted follower of Jesus Christ with a passion for serving the local church. They will possess a combination of theological depth, practical ministry experience, and strong interpersonal skills.

• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree from an accredited seminary is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of full-time ministry experience, preferably within an Asian American church context.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership, team building, and developing ministry initiatives.
• Experience…