Position Description

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The Mandarin Lead Pastor position is to administer, develop, and implement ministries and programs designed to enhance the spiritual well-being of the Mandarin Congregation in WCCAC.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. A vibrant personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ
2. A call to pastoral ministry from God
3. High integrity and good spiritual life and discernment
4. Fluent spoken Mandarin and good written Chinese
5. Capable of communicating in English
6. Appreciate the cultural diversity of our congregations
7. Preferably a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree obtained from an accredited evangelical seminary
8. Preferably an ordained minister from an acceptable evangelical denomination
9. A minimum of five years of pastoral experience, preferably in North America
10. Strong leadership and communication skills and gifts of preaching and teaching
11. Has a history of successful ministries
12. Self-motivated and a desire for further training and personal growth
13. Capable of prioritizing and managing assignments
14. Committed to the ministry philosophy and programs of WCCAC
15. Be exemplary in conduct.

STAFF STRUCTURE AND RELATIONSHIPS

1. Keep regular office hours and ministry hours following the staff policy of WCCAC
2. The Ex Officio member and spiritual leader of the Mandarin Board of Deacons
3. Accountable directly to the Senior Pastor and ultimately to the Board of Elders
4. Guide and support the Mandarin Pastors and lay leaders to set their goals and ministry plans and monitor their progress regularly
5. Plan with the Mandarin Congregational Elder and Deacons, in consultation with the Senior Pastor, on ministry development and implementation
6. Lead the Mandarin Pastors and Deacons with a team spirit.

MINISTRY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Cast vision for the Mandarin Ministry under the guidance of the Senior Pastor
2. Oversee all ministries and administrative functions of the Mandarin Congregation
3. Supervise the Mandarin Pastors
4. Recruit and train leaders to help in all ministry areas
5. Work with the Senior Pastor to arrange preaching responsibilities at the pulpit
6. Promote the church to the community; and develop outreach activities in consultation with the Mandarin Local Evangelism Deacon
7. Participate in local and overseas missions as agreed by the Senior Pastor and approved by the Board of Elders
8. Involve in Fellowship, Bible School and/or Discipleship training
9. Provide pastoral care for the Mandarin Congregation through visitation and counselling
10. Set agenda for the Mandarin Board of Deacons meetings, in consultation with the Mandarin Congregational Elder
11. Organize the Mandarin Prayer Meetings
12. Attend the Board of Deacons and Board of Elders meetings
13. Submit the Annual Report and ministry reports to the Board of Deacons and Board of Elders
14. Participate in the budgeting process with the Board of Deacons
15. Conduct worship, communion, baptismal, wedding, funeral, and other special services, as necessary.

All the above job descriptions are subject to modifications from time to time by the Board of Elders when deemed necessary.

Application with resume, testimonies of conversion and calling to full time ministry is to be sent to:

The Chair, Pastoral Search Committee
Westside Calgary Chinese Alliance Church
6600 Country Hills Blvd., N.W.
Calgary, Alberta, T3G 4H4 Canada

Inquiries:

Phone: (403)239-2990
Email：office@wccac.net