English Ministry Pastor
Wilmington Community Evangelical Church
Full-time
Nestled in an upper-middle class suburban community in the northern tip of Delaware is an English speaking congregation within a church founded by Chinese immigrants. Over the decades, slow but steady progress grew this congregation into not just middle and high schoolers but also a college group and a band of adult believers and seekers. Even though this is an English speaking congregation, all age groups in the English ministry encompass first, second, and third generation Chinese immigrants as well as some non-Asian Americans. Cross-cultural couples also make up an important ministry focus. The congregatio:n is on a growth trajectory and has dedicated coworkers in every group. This congregation is searching for a pastor to work in this unique niche in the kingdom of God through teaching, discipleship, and counseling.
Position Description
The key responsibilities of this position involve preaching and teaching, conducting ordinances, (e.g., baptism, Holy Communion, etc.), visitation, counseling and extending hospitality to people.
The expectation of this pastor is leadership. The pastor should assess the needs of the church, set the vision, plan and execute curriculum and events, and review the ministry progress with the board and lay leaders. The pastor will need to be a team player and a communicator; it is not expected that the pastor will do everything himself, but he must be able to train and equip coworkers and delegate responsibilities. The pastor would find the time to connect with both believers and seekers outside of church activities. The pastor’s family should become an integral part of this family of God. The pastor is also responsible for co-working with the Youth minister and coordinating events/vision with the Mandarin ministry pastor and co-workers.
Outside of the heart of a shepherd, organizational skill is one of the most important criteria in this position. It is expected that in the interview process, the prospective candidate provides a self-evaluation on his strengths and weaknesses as a pastor and a team player. There is a part-time pastor’s assistant who supports the Mandarin ministry pastor, the English ministry pastor, and the Youth minister.
Specific Responsibilities
Position Requirements:
General Qualifications
Spiritual Qualifications
Ministry Experiences
Candidate will be expected to:
1) submit resume and transcript
2) fill an application
3) first pass interview via Google Hangout
4) visit church for formal interview
Contact Information:
Send resume to Elder Hsiang Shih
Or, call him at 302.494.8150
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Location: 1512 Brackenville Road, Hockessin, DE 19707
Nestled in an upper-middle class suburban community in the northern tip of Delaware is an English speaking congregation within a church founded by Chinese immigrants. Over the decades, slow but steady progress grew this congregation into not just middle and high schoolers but also a college group and a band of adult believers and seekers. Even though this is an English speaking congregation, all age groups in the English ministry encompass first, second, and third generation Chinese immigrants as well as some non-Asian Americans. Cross-cultural couples also make up an important ministry focus. The congregatio:n is on a growth trajectory and has dedicated coworkers in every group. This congregation is searching for a pastor to work in this unique niche in the kingdom of God through teaching, discipleship, and counseling.
Position Description
The key responsibilities of this position involve preaching and teaching, conducting ordinances, (e.g., baptism, Holy Communion, etc.), visitation, counseling and extending hospitality to people.
The expectation of this pastor is leadership. The pastor should assess the needs of the church, set the vision, plan and execute curriculum and events, and review the ministry progress with the board and lay leaders. The pastor will need to be a team player and a communicator; it is not expected that the pastor will do everything himself, but he must be able to train and equip coworkers and delegate responsibilities. The pastor would find the time to connect with both believers and seekers outside of church activities. The pastor’s family should become an integral part of this family of God. The pastor is also responsible for co-working with the Youth minister and coordinating events/vision with the Mandarin ministry pastor and co-workers.
Outside of the heart of a shepherd, organizational skill is one of the most important criteria in this position. It is expected that in the interview process, the prospective candidate provides a self-evaluation on his strengths and weaknesses as a pastor and a team player. There is a part-time pastor’s assistant who supports the Mandarin ministry pastor, the English ministry pastor, and the Youth minister.
Specific Responsibilities
- Plan and lead the ministry in accordance with the long range vision
- Set annual ministry goals and develop plans to achieve such goals; evaluate and report progress
- Encourage, support, train, and recruit coworkers in college ministry and adult ministries
- Motivate people to change from seekers to believers and from believers to disciples
- Seek and build personal relationships with people
- Define and track personal discipleship progress with all individuals in the congregation
- Attend church-wide ministry meetings, such as monthly meetings of church Board of Elders and Deacons, etc.
Position Requirements:
General Qualifications
- Evangelical faith
- Education: Master of Divinity
- Degree or training in psychology or counseling
Spiritual Qualifications
- Live a life of faith in Jesus Christ
- Demonstrate a passion for shepherding people
Ministry Experiences
- Preaching and planning preaching calendar
- Leading seekers to become believers
- One-on-one discipleship
- Provide words and acts of comfort and encouragement to individuals
Candidate will be expected to:
1) submit resume and transcript
2) fill an application
3) first pass interview via Google Hangout
4) visit church for formal interview
Contact Information:
Send resume to Elder Hsiang Shih
Or, call him at 302.494.8150
Location: 1512 Brackenville Road, Hockessin, DE 19707
