Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
West Houston Christian Church (WHCC) is a nondenominational church that is committed to the vision of Welcoming sojourners home to the joy of following Jesus together. WHCC is seeking a full-time Mandarin Chinese pastor for our Mandarin-speaking adult congregation. WHCCs Mandarin Congregation is a vibrant, inclusive community consisting of Mandarin-speaking adults of all ages. Our congregation currently has an average worship attendance of about 500 adults, with more than 30 small groups meeting throughout greater Houston. For more details about WHCC, visit our website at www.whcchome.org.
Qualifications
- Language Skills : Mandarin Chinese preaching & English speaking and writing. Other dialects or languages a plus
- Education : Graduate level seminary training, M.Div. or above preferred
- Experience : An ordained pastor with ministry experience to the Chinese required. North American pastoral experience for at least three years is required
- Ministry Style : Must be a team player who is comfortable functioning within a multiple language-staff structure
- Spiritual Gifts : Preaching, teaching and leadership
- Doctrine : Non-charismatic evangelical; must be in full agreement with WHCCs statement of faith
Responsibilities
Leadership
Provide leadership and direction in the assigned areas of Chinese ministry in accordance with the church visionDisciple and mentor ministry leadersCoach a team of small group leaders and apprentices in the assigned ministry zoneFunction effectively and smoothly as a member of the staff teamTeaching & Preaching
Preach in the Mandarin Chinese serviceTeach adult Sunday School classesConduct ministry trainingsCare Ministry
Provide care and shepherding to the Mandarin congregationConduct visitations as neededMinister to families and singles in small groups and the churchMissions & Evangelism
Model and train others in evangelismSupport the churchs global ministries and evangelistic effortsAdministration
Report to the Mandarin Chinese Lead PastorAttend bi-monthly church council meetings and bi-monthly Mandarin lead team meetingsShare administrative duties assigned within the staff teamAttend weekly staff meetings