Grace Chinese Alliance Church (GCAC) is seeking a full time English Interim Pastor who would have the primary responsibility for leading our English-speaking ministry, as well as our younger generations. As a Christian & Missionary Alliance (C&MA) church, we focus on Jesus, and our mission is to fulfill His final commandment on earth, the Great Commission.
Grace Chinese Alliance Church is located in the Brooklyn Chinatown of New York City. Since its founding in 1988, GCAC has labored through nuanced cultural changes to bring the light of the Gospel to those who call Sunset Park home. Founded with a missional mindset, a similarly unending effort is in place to assist and participate in carrying out the Great Commission in faraway places. With a combined weekly attendance of about 120, the Chinese and English congregations work together to fulfill the will of God in worship, discipleship, evangelism, ministries, and fellowship. Current English worship service has around 25 attendees weekly.
Qualifications
Preaching fluency in English
Conversational fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin a plus
Intimately familiar with Chinese immigrant culture
Burden for ministry among second generation Chinese Americans
2+ years pastoral experience
Licensed with the C&MA, or eligible for license
Essential Responsibilities
The Interim English Pastor will lead the English ministry and younger generations in alignment with the vision, mission, and values of GCAC.
He or she will lead the spiritual welfare, growth, and life of the English ministry and younger generations, including discipleship, evangelism, and equipping the congregation for service.
He or she will oversee the youth ministry which including providing training to the Sunday school teachers and youth leaders.
He or she will develop an intentional discipleship program for youths and adults.
He or she will be the primary preacher for the English ministry, and arrange for other pulpit ministry under the oversight of the Senior Pastor.
He or she will, with cooperation with the Worship Department, oversee English worship service roles arrangement and delegation.
He or she will engage in congregational care ministries.
He or she will maintain strong communication skills, both written and oral, to maintain relationships within the congregation and broader community.
Accountability
The Interim English Pastor is amenable to the Senior Pastor, and will participate in regular/ annual performance evaluations, with input from others outside as indicated. In the absence of a Senior Pastor, the Interim English Pastor is amenable to the Governing Board.
As a licensed official worker, the Interim English Pastor is also amenable to the District Superintendent.
To be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position.
If the district office has reviewed your application and they think you may be a potential match for the position, that the hiring manager will reach out to you for next steps.
This position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. To learn more about The Alliance and requirements for licensing, please visit our website
Please do not contact the church directly.
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