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Ministry Description
Evangelical Chinese-American congregation in NYC is seeking a pastor to serve as the lead for
its English speaking department working in partnership with staff pastors & the Church board,
in a multi-staff, multi-congregational, urban, ethnic church setting. The candidate should be a
generalist in regard to ministry responsibilities with a focus on shepherding its young couples,
families, and young adults, and should have a passion for evangelism to the Chinatown
community and its nearby neighborhoods. For more about our congregation and its
ministries, please visit www.cemc-m.org

Ministry Requirements, Duties and Expectations
∑ Candidate must have a great love for the Lord; have integrity to do what is right and
serve with humility in all that he does; and meet and exhibit the qualifications of an
overseer and elder as put forth in 1Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.
∑ Duties shall include, but not be limited to, regular preaching and teaching of the Bible;
planning for and leading weekly & special worship services in partnership with the
worship committee; administering baptisms and communion; providing spiritual
guidance, & counseling; and doing general visitation (including at hospitals & in crisis
situations).
∑ Candidate will be expected to provide spiritual oversight over and pastoral care for the
English department ministries as well have visionary leadership to plan for and achieve
long-term ministry goals and growth; must possess strong preaching and teaching
skills; have theological & ministry balance; be able and willing to shepherd and equip
leaders and emerging leaders in their spiritual formation & growth; be an able
administrator of all aspects of the English ministries, and understand the cultural
implications of working in a bi-cultural environment.
∑ Candidate should have a ministry degree at the Master’s level, or its equivalent, from
an accredited theological school, and at least 3 years of full-time ministry experience,
preferably in an urban, Asian-American church context.
∑ More detailed discussion of requirements and expectations for this position will follow
as selected candidates are moved through the recruitment process.

Please email inquiries and applications for this position to: pastoral.search@cemc-m.org