Chinese Congregation Pastor

Church Description: Ithaca Chinese Christian Church is located in Ithaca, New York, and is affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA). Ithaca is a gorgeous college town with a population of about 30,000. It is home to two universities, Cornell University and Ithaca College. The vision of the church is to equip and send coworkers for the kingdom of God through spreading the gospels to students and scholars. The church is composed of a group of pure-hearted and faithful brothers and sisters who love the Lord. It has two congregations, Chinese and English, for about 150 regular attendees. About 20 people are baptized each year. God has enabled this church to connect bodies of Christ, take deep roots, and bear abundant fruits. In the past forty years, the Lord has called 18 brothers and sisters to serve the Lord full time and many to serve in bi-vocational ministries. We sincerely invite a full time pastor to join our Chinese and English congregation ministries who are committed to evangelizing students and scholars, shepherding the flock, discipling, molding, and sending out co-workers for the great commission. Church Ministry Vision : Influence lives with life, lead the congregation to understand the truth through teaching, pastoral care, and discipleship, renew the depth of life, expand God's kingdom as an universal church, mold, send bi-vocational coworkers, expand campus and marketplace ministries, and expand churches' cultural influence in the societal community. Cultivate humble servants who love the Lord, people, and church, and worship the Lord with their lives throughout their lifetime. Salary: Undisclosed Requirements Qualifications : 1. Clearly called by God to preach the gospel, shepherd the flock, disciple, mold, and send co-workers. 2. Have a solid foundation of truth and agree with the EFCA statement of faith 3. Loving and strong character, mature interpersonal, communication, leadership, and management skills. 4. Committed to serving a college town church with high-mobility in its congregations. 5. Fluent in both Chinese and English. Married applicants will be given priority. 6. Seminary graduates and those with experience studying abroad in North America will be given priority. Ministry Responsibilities: 1. Oversee the Chinese congregation ministry of the church. 2. Responsible for the execution and expansion of FICCC's ministry vision with the board of deacons. 3. Shepherd, mold, and disciple believers. How to Apply Application and Contact Information: Please contact Mancang Dong at ( ) / and submit the following information: 1. Resume and names and contacts of three references. 2. Personal ministry philosophy and vision. 3 Self-evaluation questionnaire (before interview). Primary Contact: Mancang Dong Email: Phone: Apply Online: View