Senior Pastor

U.S. Church Ministries•San Mateo, CA

17d

About The Position

Peninsula Community Alliance Church is seeking a Senior Pastor to lead its congregation and guide the church’s growth and development according to God’s will. The church was established in 1996 and relocated to San Mateo, California, in 2005. It is part of the Christian and Missionary Alliance and upholds the Old and New Testaments and the teachings of Jesus Christ. Its Cantonese congregation averages over 60 attendees, and its Mandarin congregation has over 30 attendees. The church is developing an English ministry and expanding its children’s and youth programs, with a commitment to serving the Chinese community in the Bay Area, particularly in San Mateo. The Senior Pastor will provide spiritual vision and direction, shepherd and equip the congregation, participate in church activities, and model Christlike character. The position requires fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin, proficiency in spoken and written English, a degree from an evangelical theological institution, and church ministry experience. The appointee must obtain a Christian and Missionary Alliance license. The candidate must align with the teachings of the Old and New Testaments, the Alliance Statement of Faith and regulations, and the church bylaws.

Requirements

Be devoted to Christ and have a clear calling to serve the Lord.
Demonstrate vision, passion, strong communication skills, and a close walk with God.
Be fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin and proficient in spoken and written English.
Obtain a Christian and Missionary Alliance license upon appointment.
Hold a degree from an evangelical theological institution.
Have church ministry experience.
Align with all teachings of the Old and New Testaments and adhere to the Christian and Missionary Alliance Statement of Faith and regulations and Peninsula Community Alliance Church bylaws.

Responsibilities

Set the future direction and development of the church’s ministries.
Clearly communicate ministry burdens to church staff and members.
Encourage the church to move in the right direction.
Conduct regular evaluations and improvements during ministry progress.
Participate in church activities and provide appropriate guidance.
Nurture believers with sound doctrine to foster spiritual growth.
Understand members’ needs through fellowship and communication.
Serve as a role model for the congregation by following Christ and making disciples.
Train and equip believers, demonstrating strong teaching abilities.
Demonstrate a burden for evangelism and leading others to Christ.
Model love, kindness, approachability, humility, listening, and communication.
Lead a devout life emphasizing prayer and God’s Word, and demonstrate righteousness, integrity, and honesty in alignment with biblical truths.