POSITION: Assistant or Associate Pastor of Children’s Ministries (Full time, Salaried)

MISSION:

CCCNJ is a family-oriented church which aims to serve young families.
To provide pastoral care and spiritual nourishment for the children of CCCNJ (ages 0-13) and their parents
To provide vision and leadership to motivate, teach, equip and disciple children and their parents to love God and love people and share the Gospel with non-believers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Personal Spiritual Expectations

Maintain a growing relationship with the Lord that includes regular prayer, worship and reading of the Word
Continue to develop leadership gifts as well as an understanding of children and children's ministry through on-going training, ministry networking, and personal development

Ministry Expectations

Oversee ministry strategy to reach children and their parents for God’s Kingdom
Preach and teach age-appropriate messages to children, and provide pastoral guidance to parents
Recruit, equip, and disciple volunteers for Children’s Ministry teams
Oversee and plan Children’s Sunday School curriculum that is Biblical, creative, relational, and fun
Key Ministries: Weekly Sunday programs for preschool and elementary during Sunday Worship services, Weekly Friday programs for preschool and elementary during fellowship meetings, Annual Vacation Bible School (VBS), Annual Easter Outreach, and other activities as necessary

Leadership Expectations

Lead/Co-lead Children’s Council Leadership meetings
Connect with volunteers in prayer, appreciation, and spiritual encouragement
Ensure volunteer and paid staff working with children are adhering to current church minor protection policies

Staff & Administrative Expectations

Partner with the Youth Pastor to understand contemporary culture and needs, and holistically guide children through youth and adulthood
Collaborate with the Children’s Deacon in budgeting, planning, and executing ministry activities
Participate in weekly Pastoral staff meetings and monthly Elder Board meetings

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of a 4-year undergraduate degree in studies that are related to church ministry
At least three years of experience as a children’s pastor, director, or position with similar scope of responsibility, preferably in a Chinese heritage church

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Possesses solid biblical understanding and agreement with the doctrinal statement of CCCNJ
Professional fluency in English is required
Professional fluency in oral Mandarin Chinese is strongly preferred, or at minimum familiarity in a multi-cultural context of serving in a Chinese-American church
Has a love for children and spiritual calling to serve the Church through the serving of children and their parents
Appreciates and adapts to individual children’s uniqueness, seeking creative methods with a strong desire to reach them and see them grow in their walk with Christ
Has the maturity to provide leadership and direction for a cross-congregational ministry that coordinates, serves, and ministers to the English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese congregations

BENEFITS AND SUPERVISION

Competitive compensation package, including health and dental insurance and retirement plans are offered
The candidate shall be approved by the church General Assembly to be hired, and shall be reconfirmed after one year, as per church bylaws
Contract terms are determined by the Joint Board
This position is under the direct supervision of the CCCNJ Elder Board and responsible elder
Must submit to a background check prior to offer being tendered, and abide by CCCNJ’s Minor Protection Policy

新澤西主恩堂是一間不隸屬任何宗派的本地教會, 位處紐約市西郊30哩左右, 在新澤西有60年歷史, 會友400+人左右. 過去多年與北美華神在神學教育和專題方面都有過美好的合作. 近年來有許多年輕家庭加入, 因此亟需一位兒童事工牧師來帶領兒童事工. 希望貴機構可以協助轉發招聘信息, 不勝感謝.

有意回應招聘者可以點擊主恩堂的網站, 好進一步的認識我們: https://www.cccnj.org

聯絡人: Jerry Yang (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 201-572-9433)

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