Part-Time English Associate Pastor Position

Praise the Lord! San Diego Chinese Mandarin Church (SDCMC) is a predominantly Mandarin-speaking Christian church experiencing exciting new growth. As Chinese families immigrate to the United States, children, youth, and young adults are increasingly immersed in English-speaking schools and workplaces. In response, our congregation is shifting from primarily elderly Mandarin-speaking adults to include more young adults and couples with children.

Currently, our church is led by a bilingual Pastor and a Board of Deacons. To support this growth and maintain family unity, church leadership has prayerfully decided to launch an English-speaking ministry to inspire spiritual growth among the next generation, while maintaining connection with their Chinese cultural background.

We are seeking a part-time Associate Pastor who is called by God and passionate about ministering to youth and young adults. The ideal candidate will be committed to building a Christ-centered, biblical community, reaching the lost, and igniting a genuine passion for Christ that leads to transformed lives.

Part-time (approx. 15-20 hours/week, flexible).

Potential for full-time staff position, based on ministry growth.

Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience, and regular periodic review of ministry demonstration.

• Calling: A clear sense of calling from God to serve in youth and young adult ministry, with relevant experience of English ministry in North America.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; able to connect across generations and cultures. A heart to serve within a Chinese-American church context. English-speaking (Mandarin Chinese ability is a plus).
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or higher in Bible, Theology, or related field (seminary training preferred; current seminary students welcome).
• Spiritual Gifts & Character:
  Committed follower of Jesus Christ; a mature role model to youths and young adults, marked by godly character, servant leadership, and strong preaching and teaching gifts with a commitment to the authority of Scripture.

• Develop and lead an English-speaking Ministry as a participant in the church leadership team; oversee Sunday English worship for Youth and Young Adults. Build a core leadership team in service of Sunday school, small group, etc.
• Prepare and deliver sound biblical messages and teaching tailored for youth and young adults.
• Collaborate with church leaders to facilitate Youth and Young Adult small group fellowship through Bible study with life-application and personal engagement activation of instruction material.
• Raise up disciple-makers (see 2 Timothy 2:2) by providing individual and group training and coaching, mentoring and discipling, admonishing and counseling, equipping and guiding.
• Meet regularly with parents of youth for updates, support and spiritual care.
• Plan and organize spiritually enriching events, evangelistic outreach, and community engagement activities.
• Fostering a sound relationship with God among youth and young adults by sharing faith openly
• Help and coordinate with Children’s Sunday School and Adult English Bible classes.
• Work alongside Mandarin ministries in joint worship services and special events.
• Provide English ministry plans and regular updates to the Deacon Board for strategy alignment and adjustments.

A brief description of your calling to ministry and vision for English Ministry

Contact information for at least three references with 2 in pastoral role