Job Overview

Applicants are expected to adhere to TGC’s Statement of Faith as well as its stated Vision and Values (https://trinity-grace.org/what-we-believe-2/). In addition, applicants and their immediate family (provided no special circumstances) should be regular attendees of TGC and oversee/ participate regularly in its fellowship ministries. Due to the nature of pastoral ministry, applicants should expect some flexibility with regard to listed hours.

Qualifications:
– Demonstrate the biblical character traits and ministry skills laid out in 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Peter 5:1-4.
– Demonstrate ability to strategically shape congregational culture, perform general pastoral duties, and empower lay-leaders.
– Demonstrates strong interpersonal, preaching, and teaching skills.
– In general, candidates will have graduated from an accredited evangelical seminary with a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent.
– Must have 3+ years of full-time experience, preferably as an ordained minister.
– Able to build relational bridges between generations and congregations (Cantonese, Mandarin, TGC-NW).
– Able to lead and manage teams.
– Able to collaborate with the Lead Pastor and other pastoral staff on church initiatives.
– Have significant experience in cross-cultural settings, preferably in Asian American ministries.
– Have significant experience in the leading and coordination of small group ministries.
– Preferably has experience in college and/or youth ministries.
– Preferably has experience in a small church setting.

Job Description

1) Preaching and Teaching – Provide biblical teaching from the pulpit as the main speaker in the English Congregation and have primary responsibility for the English Sunday Service. – Be involved in biblical teaching outside the English Worship Service, primarily through other English ministries. 2) General Pastoral Duties – Act as the chief shepherd for the English Congregation of TGC. – Conduct weddings, funerals, baptisms, baby dedications, and communion for the English Congregation as necessary. – Provide pastoral counseling as necessary, including (but not limited to) crisis prevention and intervention. – Identify, disciple, and develop leadership. 3) Ministry Leadership – Collaborate with TGC pastoral staff and the TGC Board of Elders to determine God’s plan and vision for the church. – Partner closely with TGC Youth Pastor towards youth integration to English Sunday Services. Participate in weekly pastoral staff meetings, monthly Elder meetings, monthly English Ministry Team meetings, and occasional Deacon meetings. – Provide oversight, training, and mentoring of lay leaders of small group ministries (youth ministry, college ministry, young adult/singles ministry, young family ministry, seniors ministry, and worship teams) – Collaborate with English leaders for outreach and evangelism strategies. 4) Church Administrative Duties – Conduct effective and efficient meetings. – Communicate clearly and effectively. – Maintain accurate expense reports and collaborate with team members in budget forecasting. – Coordinate various congregational and church-wide events. 5) Other duties as assigned