Religious | Presbyterian Church in America
13515 Dulles Technology Drive, Unit #2
Herndon, VA 20171
https://www.gccvapca.org
Full-Time
Posted: Nov 4, 2025
Application Deadline: May 3, 2026
Description
Depending on his level of experience, the applicant will serve as the Associate Pastor (Session
member) or Assistant Pastor, and will be responsible for:
- Assisting the Senior Pastor and Session in vision casting and ministry planning for the Chinese congregation
- Faithfully teaching the Word of God. filling the pulpit as needed, and teaching Sunday School and Bible studies
- Shepherding the Chinese congregation and caring for their spiritual needs through fellowship, small groups, discipleship, caring, visits and in-person interactions
- Broadening GCC’s outreach ministry in local Chinese communities, such as developing and organizing fellowship groups for seekers and new believers, thereby fostering church growth
- Ministering to young adults and young professionals through fellowship and outreach activities to form a bond of love and friendship among this age group
- Participating in church government alongside fellow elders and deacons
Salary: Undisclosed
Requirements
A successful candidate will meet the following criteria:
- Seminary Graduate: An M.Div. degree (or equivalent) from an accredited school is required
- Fluency in Mandarin Chinese, and able to communicate in English
- Having a clear calling to pastoral ministry and a commitment to shepherd God’s flock with love, and willing to lead by Christ’s example
- Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching God's Word with proven expository preaching skills
- Willingness to work with humility in a multicultural staff environment and demonstrating strong team spirit
- Prior experience in shepherding or serving in a local church
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to relate and communicate with all age groups within the church body
- Reformed Theology and Presbyterian Polity
A successful candidate must wholeheartedly subscribe to Reformed doctrine as outlined in the Westminster Standards, which form part of the doctrinal basis of GCC. The candidate shall also be already ordained, or be willing to seek ordination, in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). More information about the PCA can be found at www.pcanet.org.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. GCC offers a full benefits package to our pastors.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and recordings of two sermons (at least one in Chinese) preached on different occasions along with a completed Ministerial Data Form (MDF), which can be requested at https://www.pcaac.org/pastor-search/pastors-open-to-a-new-call/ or by sending an email to info@gccvapca.org.
All materials can be sent to GCC via email to info@gccvapca.org, or postal mail to the following address:
ATTN: Pastoral Search Committee
Grace Christian Church (PCA)
13515 Dulles Technology Drive, Suite 2
Herndon, Virginia 20171
For further questions and additional info, please email info@gccvapca.org.
Primary Contact: Wenling
Email: info@gccvapca.org
Phone: 703-471-4046
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