Associate Pastor

U.S. Church Ministries•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

New York Chinese Alliance Church (NYCAC), an urban church on the Lower East Side of New York City and part of the Metro District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA), is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor for its Cantonese congregation. The role assists the Senior Pastor in leading the congregation to fulfill NYCAC’s mission and vision, reports ministry progress regularly to the Senior Pastor, Governing Board, and Diaconate, and leads believers toward holistic growth. The church’s mission is to be a Christ-centered community committed to worship, discipleship, service, and reaching people for Christ. Its vision is to see lives sanctified and transformed by Jesus, bringing renewal to homes, the community, New York City, and beyond. The Associate Pastor engages and leads staff and church prayer; assists with discipling and training leaders; provides pastoral care to congregants; and builds relationships with non-believers while developing an understanding of the Lower East Side and metropolitan area. The pastor preaches regularly and leads seminars and Bible studies, supports group ministry leaders through recruitment, training, supervision, and care, and engages in local missions and global short-term mission trips. The role also assists with church administration and attends pastoral staff, Governing Board, and Diaconate meetings, retreats, and annual evaluations. Applicants must meet the stated theological education, ministry experience, language, and C&MA credential requirements. The position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance.

Requirements

A qualified Christian leader meeting the leadership characteristics cited in 1 Timothy 3:1–7, Titus 1:6–9, and 1 Peter 5:1–3.
A clear sense of God’s call to full-time ministry.
Theological training and a Master of Divinity degree accredited by the Association of Theological Schools.
Two to three years of full-time pastoral experience after graduating from seminary.
Fluency in reading and writing Chinese and English.
Fluency in spoken Cantonese and ability to communicate in Mandarin and English.
Adherence to the doctrine, distinctiveness, polity, statements, and perspectives of the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
Current C&MA accreditation or willingness to begin the C&MA licensing process with the Metro District after joining the staff.
Willingness to obtain licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance.

Nice To Haves

Ability to handle, teach, and proclaim God’s Word.
A pastoral heart and love for people, with a servant’s heart for God’s Kingdom.
Humility and willingness to learn as a team player.
Ability to handle conflict as a peacemaker.
Good communication with church leadership.
Faith grounded in God’s power rather than human wisdom.
Willingness to take faith-filled risks and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

Assist the Senior Pastor in leading the Cantonese congregation to fulfill NYCAC’s mission in accordance with its vision and direction.
Report ministry progress regularly to the Senior Pastor, Governing Board, and Diaconate.
Lead believers toward holistic growth.
Engage and lead staff and church prayer.
Assist the Senior Pastor in discipling and training leaders to build up the church.
Meet regularly with congregants and shepherd them through pastoral care.
Build relationships with non-believers and grow in understanding of the Lower East Side and metropolitan area.
Preach regularly in worship services and lead seminars and Bible studies as directed.
Assist the Senior Pastor in recruiting, training, equipping, supervising, and caring for group ministry leaders.
Meet with group ministry leaders, support their personal growth, and help them lead their groups effectively.
Engage and lead local mission activities and global short-term mission trips.
Assist with church administrative duties as directed.
Attend pastoral staff, Governing Board, and Diaconate meetings, retreats, and annual evaluations.