College Station Chinese Bible Church (CSCBC) is strategically located next to the main campus of Texas A&M University, one of the largest universities in the US with a student population of more than 71,000, among them 11% are Asians. CSCBC is affiliated with Grace Bible Church (GBC) in College Station, TX, a multi-campus nondenominational American church with members of a few thousand. The history of CSCBC can be traced back to 1976. CSCBC has a diverse congregation with 70% of its current members from mainland China, 25% from other regions including Taiwan, Hong kong, Malaysia, Indonesia etc, and 5% as English-speaking members. CSCBC is simultaneously seeking a full-time Mandarin Chinese pastor for our Mandarin-speaking adult congregation to build up a spiritually strong family, and a full-time English pastor to elevate our English ministry to raise up the next generation of believers, including children/youth, ABC (American-Born Chinese) college students, ABC young professionals, and to serve English-speaking members. CSCBC offers competitive compensation. For more information about CSCBC and GBC, please visit our websites at https://cscbc.org/ and https://www.grace-bible.org/ .
English Pastor
Qualifications
- Doctrine: Meets Elder character qualifications (1 Tim. 3; Titus 1) including healthy marriage and family, as applicable; Clear Calling and passion for the next-generation ministry; Committed to the Constitution, Doctrinal Statement, Mission, Values, and Vision of CSCBC; Theological perspective that is grace-oriented.
- Education: Have earned or be in the process of earning a seminary degree.
- Experience: Experience serving in a cross-cultural environment required; Some experience in the next-generation Chinese ministry in North America preferred; Sensitive to Chinese and Western cultures and values.
- Spiritual Gifts: Preaching, teaching, caring, and leadership.
- Abilities/Skills: Be able to connect with next generation with Chinese heritage and understand their unique challenges and opportunities; Fluency in English required and knowledge of Mandarin language a plus; Good communicator in a wide variety of settings, including teaching of theology; Effective interpersonal, pastoral, and relational skills.
- Ministry Style: Demonstrated ability to submit to and implement policies decided by the Board of Elders of CSCBC.
Duties
- Preaching/Teaching: Plan and lead English Sunday service and be the main regular preacher for English worship; Design materials/activities for next-generation’s weekly Sunday schools and Friday fellowships and teach as needed.
- Leading: Organize and coordinate next-generation weekly Sunday schools and Friday fellowships; Recruit, equip, and mentor English ministry leaders; Coordinate parents and other volunteers for special events targeting the next generation.
- Training/Discipleship: Provide discipleship training and spiritual guidance for the next generation by working with their families; Lead and encourage the next generation to serve.
- Caring: Provide pastoral care to the next generation at the church; Establish relationships with the next generation and their families.
- Missions and Evangelism: Create and implement a strategic plan for an evangelistic outreach to the next generation in the local community; Personally involved in evangelizing the lost; Model and train the next generation in evangelism.
- Administration: Report to the Board of Elders of CSCBC; Work closely with other church leaders; Engage with administrative needs; Attend church meetings.
- Other duties, as needed and assigned by the Board of Elders of CSCBC.
Application reviews will begin October 15th, 2024 and will continue until the positions are filled. To apply, please email (1) resume, (2) contact information of three references, (3) a summary of faith statement, and (4) web links of 2~5 teaching videos, to cscbchire@gmail.com. Please specify the position (Chinese Pastor or English Pastor) you apply for in your email’s subject line.
Detailed hiring information can also be downloaded: Brief PDF, Detailed PDF.