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