Mandarin Ministry Pastor
About The Position
Seattle Chinese Alliance Church (SCAC) is seeking a full-time Mandarin Ministry Pastor to provide pastoral leadership to its Mandarin-speaking congregation of approximately 35 individuals and families. The ministry serves people of all ages and cultural backgrounds, including immigrant families, and aims to share the gospel, foster spiritual growth and discipleship, and reach the Mandarin-speaking community with the love of Christ. The pastor will strengthen the spiritual health, discipleship, and growth of the Mandarin-speaking community through preaching, teaching, shepherding, outreach, pastoral care, and leadership development. The role serves under the authority of the Senior Pastor and collaborates with the pastoral team, elders, deacons, and ministry leaders. The pastor is expected to uphold the church’s Christian and Missionary Alliance doctrinal statement, mission, and governance structure, and to collaborate with English, Cantonese, Youth, and Children’s Ministries.
Requirements
- A clear and authentic calling from God to serve as a full-time pastor for the Mandarin congregation.
- Strong commitment to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, spiritual maturity, and passion for shepherding, teaching, preaching, caring, outreach, and missions.
- Demonstrated desire and ability to develop, train, and nurture the spiritual growth of the Mandarin congregation.
- Ability to develop evangelistic strategies and outreach events.
- Team-oriented mindset and strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Experience in bilingual and bicultural ministry.
- Fluency in Mandarin and ability to communicate effectively in English for meetings and collaboration.
- Master of Divinity degree from an accredited seminary or equivalent.
- Minimum of three years of relevant North American church ministry experience.
- Must be licensed or ordained, or eligible to pursue licensing or ordination with the Christian & Missionary Alliance (C&MA).
- Candidates from other evangelical denominations must be willing to align with and affirm the C&MA doctrinal statement, policy, polity, and credentialing expectations.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Cantonese.
- An additional three years of professional, nonprofit, ministry, or cross-cultural experience, particularly involving immigrant communities, multicultural environments, leadership development, or engagement with working professionals.
Responsibilities
- Preach regularly in Mandarin worship services, ensuring teaching is biblical and aligned with the church’s doctrinal statement.
- Teach adult Sunday School, lead small groups and fellowship, and develop and train disciples and leaders.
- Lead and develop the Mandarin Ministry in alignment with the church’s mission and strategic direction.
- Provide spiritual care, prayer support, and visitation for Mandarin-speaking congregants.
- Implement and coordinate Mandarin ministry events and outreach initiatives to engage the local Mandarin-speaking community.
- Participate in pastoral staff meetings, deacon and governing board meetings, and ministry planning sessions.
- Maintain effective communication with church leaders and administrative staff.
- Collaborate with pastors and staff from the Cantonese, English, Youth, and Children’s Ministries.
- Participate actively in SCAC’s outreach ministry.
Benefits
- Benefits are offered with this full-time position.
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Job Type
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