Position Announcement: Mandarin Pastor

 

Columbus Chinese Christian Church (CCCC) is seeking a full-time Pastor to assist Senior/Mandarin Pastor on taking the leadership role in developing, executing and caring for the caring & visitation ministry of Mandarin congregation at CCCC. 

 

Located in Columbus, Ohio, CCCC is an evangelistic, Bible-based, non-denominational church.  We minister to Mandarin, Cantonese and English speaking people in the greater Columbus areas since 1977 with current congregation body of over 500.  The Mandarin congregation (especially the Mainlander members) is one of the fastest growing ministries.  With a regular attendance of 250 (over 400 on special occasions), we are looking for someone with the calling and proper training to help develop our caring and visitation ministry of Mandarin congregation.

 

 

Role & Responsibilities

 

·         Assist Senior/Mandarin Pastor to shepherd Mandarin Congregation to grow in Christian maturity. The scope of assisting includes preaching, teaching, counseling, visitation, caring and administrative leadership.

·         Work closely with Senior/Mandarin Pastor and MCMC (Mandarin Congregational Ministry Committee) Deacon; and under the supervision of Senior/Mandarin Pastor.

·         Design and implement overall caring/visitation ministry for Mandarin congregation including planning, training curriculum, programs, operations and administration.  The operations and administration include biblical counseling, visitation, caring, coworker meeting, training, community outreach activity, etc.

·         Recruit, develop and disciple caring/visitation leaders

·         Equip Mandarin congregation members to reach out local Chinese and Asians

·         Rally, encourage the support of Mandarin congregation members and maintain regular communications with them through e-mail, newsletter, prayer meeting, etc.

·         Represent the Mandarin caring/visitation ministry to the Deacon Board and pastoral staff

·         Give priority to prayer and be a servant leader of praying-before-serving

·         Facilitate unity and positive interaction within Mandarin congregation and between congregations; and support church wide initiatives & programs.

·         Provide leadership in evangelistic efforts, external events, retreats, training thru MCMC (Mandarin Congregational Ministry Committee)

 

 

Qualifications

 

·     Born again, devoted Christian with spiritual depth, vision, integrity and leadership

·     Well balanced in prayer, planning, execution and discipleship

·     Good communication skills

·     Bible College/Seminary graduate with 1+ years of experience in caring/visitation/Mainlander ministry preferred

·     Solid theological training to be compatible with CCCC doctrines

·     References required (recommendation form with outlines of questions will be provided)

·     Passion to develop caring/visitation ministry of Mandarin congregation; and bring Mainlander and other-needed members to fellowship and growth in the body of Christ

 

Compensation: commensurate with qualification and experience, full benefit package

 

Please send your resume or inquiry to:

 

Paul Wu

Coordinator, Mandarin Pastor Search Committee

Columbus Chinese Christian Church

4141 Maize Road, Columbus, OH 43224

 

614-263-9287 (Church) 614-899-0548 (H)

e-mail: paulwu5000@aim.com