Job Overview

Who we are

Chinese For Christ Church San Jose (CFCCSJ) is a non-denominational Chinese Heritage church that has served multi-generational Chinese and English speaking congregations in the Silicon Valley Bay Area for over 50 years. Located in West San Jose, we minister to a diverse congregation of youth, young adults, professionals, and families. Our church has over 250 members with 60-80 regular attendees for our English congregation.

Our statement of faith can be found on our website here.

Who we are looking for

We are currently seeking an Associate Pastor who possesses a shepherd's heart and a deep passion for serving our youth in grades 6-12. We also value the ability to connect with parents and care for the wider church family within a multiethnic, multigenerational context.

We believe that youth ministry extends beyond teaching young people. It involves equipping and supporting parents and families to establish gospel-centered foundations in their homes. While youth ministry is the primary focus, this role will provide opportunities to minister to the general community in a pastoral capacity. You will also have opportunities for growth in broader ministries through mentorship from pastors and elders, and collaboration with church lay leaders.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Youth Ministry Focus – Building, growing, and sustaining a Gospel centered, discipleship focused, Bible based, and relationship committed community of youth in learning to love God and to love their neighbors with a commitment to the Great Commision (Matthew 28:19-20).
  • Serve our youth ministry through discipleship in personal or small group relationships.
  • Edifying, modeling and training our youth with Biblical truth, and how the Gospel is to be applied in their daily lives.
  • Shepherding our youth and their families through visiting and fellowship time.
  • Cultivating, mentoring and supporting our youth ministry volunteer leaders through discipleship, training and mentoring.
  • Leading, organizing, participating, and planning our Saturday night youth group fellowship (Saltshakers) and teaching Sunday school classes.
  • Participating in additional events that may include cross-church fellowship events, camps and retreats, and other youth-related ministries.
• Church / English Ministry Focus
  • Participate in staff and church leadership meetings, including weekly staff prayer meetings, and the monthly Pastor / Elder / Deacon (PED) board meeting.
  • Preach to the English congregation regularly, with an emphasis on gospel-centered, expository preaching.
  • Be a part of the English Ministry's Community Groups (Oases) as a member with opportunities to serve and lead.
  • Participate in Monthly English Ministry Community Prayer Meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a baptized believer.
• Demonstrate the qualifications of an elder as described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.
• Fully supports CFCCSJ statement of faith.
• Possess an MDiv degree or currently pursuing an MDiv degree or equivalent at an accredited Seminary.
• English language fluency required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience of 3-5 years in youth ministry preferred.
• Mandarin Chinese language skills are advantageous for working within our Chinese Heritage church, but not required.