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English Youth Seminary (or Bible College) Student

English Youth Seminary (or Bible College) Student

Company: Cornerstone Chinese Alliance Church
Contact Person: Joe Chan
Location/Address:
4757 14th Ave.
Markham, Ontario , L3S 3K3
Phone: 416-565-3651

Position Description

Cornerstone Chinese Alliance Church, situated in Markham, ON (Kennedy and 14th Ave.), is looking for a seminary student to learn and grow in youth ministry. The church has about thirty youths (approximately ten youths from grades 7-8, twenty from grades 9-12). The preferable and ideal candidate would be passionate for young people, energetic, and willing to invest time to build, guide, and influence the next generation to follow Jesus Christ. 

Requirements

  • Full-time Bachelor or MDiv. study or equivalent level at a recognized Bible college or seminary
  • Minimum 10 hours per week (which can be used as part of the seminary program’s practical requirement)
    • Attend Worship (1.5 hours)
    • Teach Youth Sunday School (1.5 hours)
    • Attend Youth Fellowship (3 hours)
    • Meet with Supervisor (1 hour)
    • Preparation Time (3 hours)
  • Abide to the Christian and Missionary Alliance Statement of Faith, which can be found at https://www.cmacan.org/beliefs/
  • Follow Cornerstone Chinese Alliance Church’s Seminary Student Scholarship / Internship Policy, which will be explained to suitable candidates
  • Language proficiency in Cantonese is a strong asset, but not a requirement
  • In good standing with the church which they attend and call their “home church”
  • Submit three references that can be contacted
  • Submit a personal testimony of their salvation and calling in ministry
  • A police background check is required as the person is working with minors
    • This is a requirement of the Christian & Missionary Alliance’s “Plan to Protect” policy

Tasks

  • Attend and participate in the English Sunday Service 
  • Teach the Youth Sunday School class and support the other teachers
  • Attend and support the Friday night Youth Fellowships 
  • Meet weekly with supervisor 
  • There may also be opportunities to preach on Sundays

Financial Support

  • The church intends to pay for the student’s full-time tuition in its entirety for that academic school year as a special scholarship to encourage the nurture and development of future pastors or missionaries
  • In return, the church hopes that the student would serve at Cornerstone Chinese Alliance Church for the academic year
  • This scholarship can be renewable for each academic year until the student graduates
  • Cornerstone Chinese Alliance Church desires to walk with the student during their Bible college or seminary study years until they graduate from their MDiv. or Bachelor’s or equivalent program

Application Procedure

  • Please send resume to the English Lead Pastor Rev. Joe Chan (joe.chan@ccac.church)
  • Only suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview
Posted: October 4, 2021 | Renewed: February 16, 2023 | Expires: August 16, 2023
Posted Under: Pastoral - Youth/Youth Worker
Career ID: [ 9510 ]