Ministry Requirements, Duties and Expectations

-Candidate must have a great love for the Lord; have integrity to do what is right and

serve with humility in all that he does; and meet and exhibit the qualifications of an

overseer and elder as put forth in 1Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.

-Duties shall include, but not be limited to, regular preaching and teaching of the Bible;

planning for and leading weekly & special worship services in partnership with the

worship committee; administering baptisms and communion; providing spiritual

guidance, & counseling; and doing general visitation (including at hospitals & in crisis

situations).

-Candidate will be expected to provide spiritual oversight over and pastoral care for the

English department ministries as well as have visionary leadership to plan for and

achieve long-term ministry goals and growth; must possess strong preaching and

teaching skills; have theological balance; be able and willing to shepherd and

equip leaders and emerging leaders in their spiritual formation and growth; be an able

administrator of all aspects of the English ministries, and understand the cultural

implications of working in a bi-cultural environment.

-Candidate should have a ministry degree at the Masters level, or its equivalent, from

an accredited theological school, and at least 3 years of full-time ministry experience,

preferably in an urban, Asian-American church context.

-More detailed discussion of requirements and expectations for this position will follow

as selected candidates are moved through the recruitment process.

Please email inquiries and/or applications for this position to:

pastoral.search@cemc-m.org