Church of Grace to Fujianese; NY, NY – Senior Pastor, English Ministry

Overview

Church of Grace to the Fujianese (CGF) in Manhattan’s Chinatown invites a Senior Pastor to lead its English Ministry. The role focuses on nurturing a growing congregation of young families and establishing future leadership, including development of an associate pastor for youth.

• Preaching and Teaching: Deliver weekly expository sermons that are biblically sound, engaging, and relevant. Provide spiritual leadership and guidance to the congregation.
• Discipleship: Implement and oversee a robust discipleship program. Encourage spiritual growth and maturity in the congregation.
• Ministry Development: Focus on the needs of our growing young family demographic. Develop and structure a children’s ministry that effectively utilizes volunteers.
• Visionary Leadership: Provide clear, biblically grounded vision and direction for the English Ministry. Mobilize volunteers, inspiring them to engage actively in the church’s mission and activities.
• Congregational Care: Offer pastoral care and support to congregants, particularly new parents, assisting them in their spiritual and familial journeys.
• Administrative Oversight: Collaborate with deacons and church leadership to ensure efficient administration of the church. Delegate administrative tasks effectively while maintaining oversight.

• Alignment with Reformed theology.
• Agreement with the CGF Statement of Faith – https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./beliefs
• A Master of Divinity from a recognized theological institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of pastoral experience.
• Fluency in English is required; conversational fluency in Mandarin is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to cast vision and mobilize volunteers.
• A personal testimony that reflects a deep understanding and experience of the gospel.
• An understanding of the dynamics of an Asian American multi-generational church.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000.

Applicants should submit a résumé, answer the following questions, and provide a link to at least one online sermon to

• Why do you believe you might be a good fit as the Senior Pastor at CGF?
• Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Senior Pastor of CGF.
• In a few sentences, give a summary of your theology and how it aligns with the doctrine of CGF.