Senior Pastor

U.S. Church Ministries•Fresh Meadows, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Queens Herald Church (QHC), a Christian & Missionary Alliance church in Fresh Meadows, Queens, New York, is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor to lead and shepherd its Chinese and English congregations, staff, and lay leaders. QHC serves more than 500 Chinese- and English-speaking congregants across diverse ages, backgrounds, personalities, and gifts. The Senior Pastor will work with the lead pastors and elders to help the church pursue its vision of being a family where God’s love works and its mission of empowering all peoples on their faith journey. QHC’s focus is on bringing healing and restorative love to multi-generational Chinese American immigrant families and people at all stages of life and faith. The Senior Pastor will provide visionary, collaborative leadership; develop and empower pastoral staff and lay leaders; and guide the church toward life-change and Gospel impact in its congregations, families, local communities, and beyond. The role includes representing QHC and advancing its partnerships with the Metro District of the C&MA, the Chinese Churches Association of the C&MA, other local churches, and community organizations. The Senior Pastor chairs the Governing Board, reports to that board, and is amenable to the District Superintendent of the Metro District. The Governing Board conducts the Senior Pastor’s annual reviews. QHC has Chinese and English congregations, two Sunday worship services, and ministries including small groups, discipleship and leadership development, missions and evangelism, prayer and healing, community services, music school, and children’s summer camp. The Senior Pastor will champion and care for the staff team, foster healthy team dynamics, address tensions and conflict, and model spiritual maturity, integrity, compassion, relational strength, effective communication, and a willingness to have fun. Cantonese speaking is preferred; the role requires the ability to preach and teach in Cantonese and English and lead prayer in both languages. The position is classified as full-time and exempt. Compensation is $90,000–$100,000 per year, with competitive benefits for the area. Applicants should submit an application, testimony, resume, and relevant background information to the District Superintendent by email. The position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance.

Requirements

Currently an ordained pastor with a clear vocational calling into pastoral ministry.
At least 10 years of pastoral experience overseeing ministries and leading staff teams and leaders.
A degree with a Master of Divinity or equivalent.
Committed to being accredited and licensed with the Christian & Missionary Alliance.
Sound theological knowledge and training.
Experience leading multiple staff and supervising the administration and management of a large or medium church operation.
Ability to preach and teach the Word of God and lead prayer in Cantonese and English.
Effective, strong communication skills.
Sensitivity to the church’s ethnic-specific and multi-generational needs.
Experience in church-wide spiritual warfare and growth.
High moral character, integrity, trustworthiness, compassion, empathy, and wisdom.
Evidence of an intimate relationship with God, continual personal development, and spiritual growth.
If married, family and marriage are in order.
Ability to lead collaboratively, handle hard conversations, and mediate conflict.

Nice To Haves

Cantonese speaking.
Experience as a senior pastor.

Responsibilities

Lead and shepherd the entire church, including its Chinese and English congregations, with support from the congregational lead pastors and elders.
Seek God’s direction and communicate His assignment for QHC through inspirational vision-casting and sound presentation of God’s Word.
Lead creative and effective approaches to Gospel impact in church members’ homes, the surrounding community, and beyond.
Care for, develop, empower, and hold pastoral staff accountable.
Actively develop and empower congregational pastors and pastoral staff to carry out QHC’s vision and mission in their ministries.
Develop and care for church lay leaders through meaningful conversations, encouragement, and empowerment.
Build and maintain healthy team dynamics, create constructive ways to address tensions and conflict, and mediate conflict when needed.
Champion trust in God and among church members and leaders.
Make sound decisions and lead strategic planning.
Provide spiritual guidance through coaching, mentoring, counseling, and support.
Represent QHC and spearhead partnerships with the Metro District of the C&MA, the Chinese Churches Association of the C&MA, other local churches, and community organizations.
Chair the Governing Board and report to it.