Youth Director – Chinese Presbyterian Church, Oakland, CA

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
A full time ministry position to develop and implement programs which foster growing personal relationships with Christ within our youth, educate youth in biblical principles, encourage youth fellowship with peers, as well as with the church body as a whole, and evangelize the youth community. This is an exempt position.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• M. Div, BTh, MTh or equivalent education preferred.
• Two years of field experience required.
• Committed believer in and follower of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
• Belief in the Bible as the Word of God.
• Prefer bilingual (Cantonese/English) ability, with intercultural experience to relate to immigrant families.
• Previous youth, family, or children’s ministry experience.
• Passionate about youth outreach and able to articulate and relate personal faith to effectively reach the spiritual hearts of youth.
• Capable of leading graciously as a servant with self-direction and initiative to fulfill our vision for youth ministries to increase future membership.
• Ability to disciple youth on an individual and small group basis.
• Willingness and ability to reach out to non-Christian youth in the surrounding community.
• Outgoing and able to connect youth with other church members to strength the church family.
• Ability to lead with maturity and work as a team with staff and committee members.
• Motivated and self-disciplined, with strong administrative abilities, program and time management skills.
• Positive record of recruiting and the training lay volunteers to assist with youth ministries.
• Youth and family crisis experience and music/worship skills a plus.
• Willingness to commit to the position on a long-term basis.
• Able to work Saturdays and Sundays (weekday schedule flexible).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and implement programs for:
– Saturday, after-school and evening youth group programs for Kindergarten through college and young adults
– Supervision of all EBAYOM programs, especially summer school
– Small discipleship/study groups
– Small groups and/or outreach programs as appropriate for college age young adults
– Community outreach projects
– Sunday school classes and curriculum for K-12th grade

• Schedule and execute summer youth events and retreats.
• Work with staff to recruit, develop, supervise and support lay leader volunteers.
• Apply for grants to fund position and programs.
• Coordinate with other church programs and committees as they relate to youth.
• Plan, schedule and execute four quarterly church-wide activities (i.e. Easter, Harvest, Xmas parties, etc.).
• Serve on annual Retreat committee and coordinate youth programs for the retreat.
• Together with EBAOYM Committee, set program goals and adhere to youth budget.
• Participate in CPC staff meetings, EBAYOM meetings, and monthly Session meetings.
• Attend conferences, seminars or retreats in conjunction with ministry concerns, as cleared through Session.

RELATIONSHIPS:
• Reports to Pastor; Responsible to Session; performance reviews conducted by Session on an annual basis.
• Serves on EBAYOM committee.
• Live as a CPC member, including attendance at worship services and participation as requested.

Please email your Resume to this link: ROLL OVER LINK

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Chinese Presbyterian Church of Oakland
265 Eighth Street
Oakland, CA  94607

Lead English Pastor: Sunset Church (San Francisco, CA)

This is a key position on the Sunset pastoral staff.  The pastoral staff works with the church leadership to plan, direct, oversee and guide the local Body of believers to maturity in their walk with God.  The pastoral staff works as a ‘team’ to administer church affairs and effectively equip the church body to fulfill the day-to-day ministry through activities such as small groups, Sunday School classes, outreach, missions, etc.).

This is a senior staff position that requires effective teaching skill, ability to guide & motivate key lay leaders to shoulder key ministry areas within the English congregation.  We believe the most effective way to oversee ministry is to develop mature believers who can exercise their God-given ministry abilities within the church.  Special emphasis is given to two ministry areas:

1. Development, refinement, and fulfillment of unified church vision, mission, and values (in conjunction with pastoral staff and elders), and
2. Lay leadership development, especially for the elder and deacon level.

Full job description and more about Sunset church at http://home.sunsetchurchsf.org/

Please forward your resume to Dr. Dennis Wong [Email Dr. Wong]

2 Openings at Pui Tak Center (Chicago, IL)

The Pui Tak Center seeks individuals to serve in the position of Director of Operations and the position of Development Coordinator.

The Pui Tak Center is a church-based community center serving Chicago’s Chinatown community. Each year, over 3000 individuals are served through our programs such as adult ESL classes and tutoring, children and youth programs, services to new immigrants, music program, school (preschool through sixth grade) and bookstore.

The Director of Operations is a new position and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Pui Tak Center including program management, personnel, financial management, and building operations. Qualifications include: experience in social services and non-profit management, master degree in human services (strongly preferred) and Chinese language ability.

The Development Coordinator is an open position with responsibilities in development (fund raising events, proposal writing and individual donor support), volunteer recruitment and publicity (newsletter and other communications). Qualifications include: bachelor’s degree, excellent written/oral communication skills and Chinese language ability (helpful).

Candidates should be fully supportive of our mission of being a Christian witness to Chinese in Chicago through educational, family and community services. For more information about Pui Tak Center, visit www.puitak.org. For more information about the positions, email David Wu.

David Wu
Executive Director
Pui Tak Center
2216 S. Wentworth Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616

Youth Pastor, Canaan Taiwanese Christian Church, San Jose, CA

Greetings from Canaan Taiwanese Christian Church! By God’s grace and guidance, we have recently completed our move to our new church location, now conveniently located in the golden triangle area of Silicon Valley, with easy access to all cities in the Bay Area.

I’m writing to you at this time for a very specific request and support.  As you may know, we have been blessed for the last 3 years with Chris Liu (son of Rev Donald Liu) as our Youth Pastor.  He as served faithfully in the youth ministry, and we have witnessed the growth of the our EverGlow youth ministry in both Friday night fellowships, as well as Sunday worship services.  Sadly, Chris has been called to complete his studies in M. Div, and will be leaving us this summer to return to school full time.

We are in search of a fulltime Youth Pastor to continue to lead the EverGlow youth ministry.   As our overall theme this year is “Church Building, Building Church”, youth ministry is one of the key areas that we need to continue to build and nurture for the growth and vitality of CTCC.

We firmly believe God has prepared a special person already. We ask you to join us in prayers to help locate and find this special person in time for summer so our youth ministry can continue and keep the momentum. Attached is a detailed job description, please feel free to forward this to any qualified candidates.

In His Name,

Reverand Ralph Su

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Youth Pastor Job Description

Canaan Taiwanese Christian Church [www.ecanaan.org]
4405 Fortran Ct
San Jose, CA  95134

Job Summary:

The Youth Pastor is a fulltime position responsible for the development and oversight of all CTCC ministries to junior high and senior high youths, with the goal of our youths becoming devoted followers of Jesus Christ.  The Youth Pastor leads the youths through preaching, biblical teaching, fellowship, and outreach ministries; all of which serves to train and equip the youths with a strong Christian foundation in preparation for their young adult life.

Desired Qualifications:

•    One who exhibits a personal and growing relationship with God, a teachable spirit, and a healthy family life.
•    Minimum of a bachelor’s degree; M. Div degree is a plus.  Must have prior experience in youth ministry, and a spiritual life congruent with biblical mandates for leaders (1 Timothy 3:1-7)
•    One who is called to the youth ministry.  Possess passion, patience, and love for the youths, and focused in leading them closer to Jesus Christ.
•    One who has a passion for evangelism and outreach, both personally and at the ministry level.
•    An engaging teacher, with a strong biblical and theological background, who is in agreement with CTCC’s ministry and mission.

Responsibilities:

•    Lead and organize effective youth programs implementing fellowship, worship, biblical teaching, evangelism, as well as short-term mission opportunities.    Current ministries include:

o    Friday night Youth Group
o    Sunday morning Youth Service
o    Sunday School curriculum
o    Wednesday night prayer meeting

•    Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteer youth counselors.  Disciple them for a fruitful ministry.
•    Actively seeks to grow the CTCC youth ministry in meaningful ways.
•    Provide counseling and spiritual direction to youth on an as needed, individual basis.
•    Incorporate regular visitations as part of the ministry to increase communication and understanding with parents and families.
•    Become an active member of the Pastoral staff.  Attend monthly Consistory and Session meetings.
•    Reports to the Senior Pastor, and work closely with the Pastoral staff, as well as the Youth Committee, in developing long term plan and strategy for the youth ministry.

Inquiries & resume can be sent to:

Ralph Su (Email Rev. Su)

408-942-2822 ext 112

Church Planting Pastor – Chinese Christian Church of New Jersey

Chinese Christian Church of New Jersey (www.cccnj.org) seeking a full-time church planting pastor for a new campus:
•Evangelical seminary grad with M.Div. degree.
•2 years church experience in North America , pastoral experience a plus.
•Emphasis on evangelism with shepherding and teaching gifts and leadership skill.
•Fluent in Mandarin and English (preaching in Mandarin).

Interested applicants, please send resume, biosketch, and testimony of salvation and calling (in both Chinese & English) to:

The Pastoral Search Committee
Chinese Christian Church of New Jersey
232 South Beverwyck Road
Parsippany , NJ 07054
E-mail Pastor Chen

Student Program Director – Atlanta Chinese Christian Church NW

Do you have a heart and passion for Asian Student and Young Adult Ministry? If so,
come grow with us! The Atlanta Chinese Christian Church also known as ACCC
(www.accc.org) is growing and expanding into its third location. The new location called
Atlanta Chinese Christian Church Northwest also known as ACCCNW (www.acccnw.org) is
located in Marietta, GA. ACCCNW is looking for an individual who will be working with the
youths, college students and young adults to nurture and strengthen their Christian faith, to
enable them to live a Christ-centered life and to foster a Christian community among English- speaking Asian Americans.

Responsibilities:
- Interacts with youths, college students and young adults
- Recruits volunteers to lead Sunday English service and Friday Youth Homegroup
- Nurtures young adults, college students and youths through individual discipleships
and group meetings
- Provides training for the young adults and college students to lead the youths
- Creates and implements Sunday and Friday curriculum for youths, college students
and young adults
- Organizes youth activities/events
- Participates in the planning of the summer and winter retreats
- Manages communication avenues such as the website, emails, etc.
- Submits weekly and monthly announcements/newsletter articles
- Communicates formally with parents at least once per quarter
- Attends meetings with church leaders

Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Relationship with God living a Christ centered life and taken the step of baptism
3. 2+ yrs of experience leading youths, college students and/or young adults in
developing worship initiatives, teaching biblical knowledge, facilitating small
group discussion and organizing youth events
4. Fluent in English while comfortable in a Mandarin Chinese speaking environment
5. Passion for Asian American students

All qualified and interested individuals please respond by email with the subject line “ACCCNW Student Program Director.” Feel free to email with any questions. Thanks.

Dora Liu {email Dora}

English Pastor/Minister – Chinese Christian Church of Germantown, MD

Chinese Christian Church of Germantown (Germantown, MD) is a steadily growing Church. We are looking for a committed pastor to help expand the kingdom of God through the ministry in English-speaking congregation.

Faith Requirement

• Demonstrated faith in One, living, eternal, almighty, personal and true God who is equally God the Father, God the Son Jesus Christ, and God the Holy Spirit, who has revealed Himself to man in these three persons.
• Unconditional acceptance of the scripture
• Life testimony of Christian faith

Qualification

• The candidate shall have the qualification of an Elder.
• The candidate received clear calling to serve as a pastor/minister in the English ministry of a Chinese Christian Church.
• Formal pastoral training from accredited Christian Seminaries highly desired. At least one year of pastoral experience preferred.

Responsibility

The selected candidate is to serve as the Pastor/minster for the entire English ministry, which includes the ministry of youths and adults. Currently the English ministry is consisted of ~40 people. The candidate is expected to develop and implement a long term vision for the growth of English ministry.

If  the Pastor/Minister is committed to serving in the Church on a non-transient basis, the individual may also be confirmed and accepted as an Elder of the Church at the time of appointment or at a later date. The Pastor/Minster shall work with the English Ministry coworker group and be held accountable to the Elder Board.

Contact

If interested, please contact the following for details:

C. C. Hsin
Elder and Chair of Pastor/Minister Search Committee
Chinese Christian Church of Germantown
Email Elder Hsin
301 983 2713 (h)

Rev. Y. Y. Kuo
Senior Pastor
Chinese Christian Church of Germantown
Email Rev. Kuo
301 515 1881 (h)

Youth Pastor – Living Grace Christian Church (Orange County, California)

Living Grace Christian 福恩靈糧堂, a Cell group church, which is part of Lien-Liang Church Taipei or San Jose River of Life Church (please see rolcc.net), is seeking an English speaking youth coordinator or Pastor.

It is a big opportunity to be a second generation and multi-ethnic group pastor in Orange Country area.

The qualified person must full of Holy Spirit and willing and has ability to lead the youth, will challenge himself to open new cell groups.

Job opening starting on 4/1/2009

Contact:

Rev.  Kevin Liu (Email)
Living Grace Christian 福恩靈糧堂
3009 East Stearns Street
Brea, CA 92821

Full Time English Pastor sought – Chinese Conservative Baptist Church (NYC)

Chinese Conservative Baptist Church is currently seeking a Full Time English Pastor for the Church’s English Congregation.

Ministry requirement:

A) A graduate from an accredited Theological Seminary with MDiv degree.

B) Leadership and interpersonal skills a must.

C) Please note the position entails co-leadership with the Chinese congregation pastor on joint board/church activities.

Our church has been established in Chinatown for 50 years and is conveniently located at 103 Madison Street, NY, NY 10002. Church website is: www.nyccbc.org Please send all resumes to Kevin Wong [click link to email] or at (646) 322-3390. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Thank you very much,

Kevin Wong

Young Adult Minister Opening – San Jose, CA

Summary

Chinese Church in Christ (CCIC) is an independent, evangelical, Bible teaching and Christ-centered Chinese Christian church, founded in 1971 with Mandarin, Cantonese and English speaking congregations.   English Congregation consists of about 140 adults.  We are looking for a Young Adult Minister to lead and grow the young adult groups and develop college student ministry.  Other than shepherding, discipleship, teaching and preaching responsibilities, the following qualifications are required:
•    Good interpersonal skills and willing to work in diverse cultural context
•    A team player with commitment to servant leadership
•    Called to serve among Chinese and Asian Americans
•    Married with experience in family life preferred
•    Understands Chinese culture and cross-cultural ministry
•    Agreement with CCIC values, structure and doctrinal position

If you are interested in this position, please contact Elder Jimmy Lee

Opening Details:

Introduction of Chinese Church in Christ, San Jose, California

I.    Vision/Purpose Statement
•    For the glory of God, in love and obedience to God and his Word our commitment is
o    To reach out to the unsaved in the South Bay Area
o    To bring them to Jesus and fellowship in His family
o    To build up the saints to Christ-like maturity
o    To equip them for local service and global missions

II.    Church Background
•    An independent, evangelical, Bible teaching and Christ-centered Chinese Christian church, founded in 1971.  Currently, there are five CCIC churches in South Bay area.
•    Governed by Board of Elders.
•    Four separate worship services, English/Mandarin/Cantonese/Youth.  Average Sunday attendance: 250 in Mandarin, 120 in English, 100 in Cantonese, 120 youth and 150 children

III.    English Congregation
•    Congregation consists of about 140 adults.  Significant majority of the congregation are married with children.  About 20 young adults, mostly young professionals single or married without children.
•    90% are of ethnic Chinese background.  60% are from Asia Pacific (Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, etc.)  30% are local born Asian Americans.  10% inter-racial married couples.

Ministry Responsibilities:
•    Develop college student ministry
•    Lead and grow the existing young adult ministry and fellowship groups
•    Shepherd and disciple college students and young adults
•    Preach Sunday messages on a monthly basis
•    Teach young adult Sunday School classes

Qualifications:
•    Seminary/Bible school graduate
•    Pastoral experience.
•    Good interpersonal skills and willing to work in diverse cultural context
•    A team player with commitment to servant leadership
•    Called to serve among Chinese and Asian Americans
•    Married with experience in family life preferred, but not required
•    Understands Chinese culture and cross-cultural ministry
•    Agreement with CCIC values, structure and doctrinal position