Children's & Family Pastor

U.S. Church Ministries•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Children’s and Family Minister develops and leads children’s and family ministries at New York Chinese Alliance Church (NYCAC), a multi-generational church serving local and commuter communities in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The ministry seeks to serve children and families and provide a hospitable church home centered on the Word of God. The role develops spiritual vision, goals, and objectives aligned with the overall vision of the church; leads ministry and outreach for families with newborns, toddlers, and elementary school-aged children; disciples parents and caregivers; and guides children’s and toddlers’ worship and Sunday school teams. The minister also assesses ministry needs, develops programs and outreach activities, provides pastoral care, counseling, and home visitation, and welcomes and follows up with newcomer families. This is a full-time role requiring physical presence at the church and in the community.

Requirements

Growing commitment to the Christian faith, the body of Christ, and God’s work in the world.
Assent to the Christian & Missionary Alliance Statement of Faith, including Biblical inerrancy.
Have or be pursuing an MDiv from an accredited seminary, or an equivalent Bible college degree.
Ability to work effectively with children and families, exhibiting creativity, understanding, patience, cultural awareness, and flexibility.
Ability to communicate theological and ministry concepts in Mandarin or Cantonese and English.
Full-time availability and physical presence at the church and in the community.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate theological and ministry concepts in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Develop spiritual vision, goals, and objectives for children’s and family ministries in line with the overall vision of the church.
Develop ministry and outreach, including preaching and teaching, for families with newborns, toddlers, and elementary school-aged children in NYCAC’s local and commuter communities.
Lead and disciple outreach teams.
Model hospitality and caring toward families and children.
Lead, mentor, and shepherd families by discipling parents and primary caregivers and encouraging Biblically complementary roles for husbands and wives, with emphasis on developing parents’ ministry within the home.
Lead and shepherd Children’s and Toddlers’ Worship and Children’s Sunday School by guiding, mentoring, and discipling members of the relevant ministry teams.
Assess ministry needs and develop programs and activities to meet them, including holiday outreaches, Vacation Bible School, tutoring programs, and other outreach events.
Develop a safe and supportive climate that cultivates the spiritual growth of children and families.
Participate in pastoral care, counseling, and home visitation for children and families.
Connect with newcomer families, follow up with them, and welcome them into church fellowship.