Job Overview

East Bergen Christian Church, also known as EBCC, is seeking a full-time pastor to join our pastoral team in leading a non-denominational, Bible-teaching church located in Bergen County, New Jersey.

The candidate will be in charge of the English ministry and lead the English congregation through preaching, teaching, worshiping, counseling, and pastoral team administration. They should be an able leader and a willing ministry partner with a high regard for scripture. Other essential qualities the candidate should possess include: strong pastoral skills, effective and efficient administrator of church programs, and the ability to communicate with married couples, parents, and singles alike. The candidate should also be able to work closely with staff and the board of deacons, both of which include members of our Chinese congregation. Fluency in the English language is a must, oral and written. Chinese language skill would be beneficial, but is not a requirement.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities of a Pastor at our church: • To Equip, educate, and edify the church by praying for and protecting the spiritual integrity of the church and the preaching & teaching ministry • To administer and prepare members for Holy sacraments, such as the Lord's Supper and Baptism • To partner with Church Council in the teaching/vision ministry for the English congregation • To engage in pastoral care and counseling ministries • To help identify spiritual needs of our English congregation • To participate in the broader community life of EBCC • To greet and follow up with newcomers and visitors of the church

Highly Desired: – Bible Teaching skill/experience – Discipleship skill/experience – Cross-cultural ministry skill/experience – Family Counseling skill/experience – Ability to take the lead, but also delegate and work as a team