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Apply for This Job Pastor of English Ministry Wilmington Community Evangelical Church Hockessin, DE Posted: March 03, 2022     Job Information: Nestled in a suburban community in the northern region of Delaware is an English speaking congregation within a church founded by Chinese immigrants. Over the decades, slow but steady progress grew this congregation into not just a band of middle and high schoolers but also some college students and a growing circle of adult believers and seekers. This congregation encompasses first, second, and third generation Asian immigrants as well as some non-Asian Americans. Cross-cultural couples also make up an important ministry focus. For this reason, someone with a Chinese background, experience as a missionary in an Asian context, or in ministry in an Asian context would be beneficial. Someone with experience in a cross cultural environment may be considered. The key responsibilities of this position involve preaching and teaching, conducting ordinances, (e.g., baptism, Holy Communion, etc.), discipleship/training lay leaders, visitation, counseling, servant leadership and extending hospitality to people. The expectation is that the pastor should preach as well as plan and execute curriculum and events in alignment with the English Ministry mission. He should also review the ministry progress with the board and lay leaders. The pastor will need to be a team player and a communicator. It is not expected that the pastor will do everything himself, but he must be able to train and equip coworkers and delegate responsibilities. The pastor would find the time to connect with both believers and seekers outside of church activities. The pastor's family should become an important part of this family of God. The pastor is also expected to collaborate with the youth pastor and all lay English Ministry co-workers. He is also to coordinate events with the Mandarin Ministry Pastor and the Children's Ministry Director. Outside of the heart of a shepherd, love of connecting with people, and love of learning, organizational skill is an important criteria in this position. It is expected that in the interview process, the prospective candidate provides a self-evaluation on his strengths and weaknesses as a pastor and as a team player. Average attendance at the weekly youth ministry Friday activity prior to Covid was about 50. There are some college students from the University of Delaware. The adults meet at Sunday school, at a weekly Bible study, and at a monthly Cross-Cultural Couples Fellowship. Knowledge of Mandarin Chinese is an advantage but not a necessary qualification of the candidate. The vision of the church is "Mission and Church Planting ". Two churches have been planted: West Chester, PA [West Chester Chinese Evangelical Church] & and Bear, DE [New Castle Chinese Evangelical Church] in 2000 and 2007, respectively, with steady growth witnessed in both. The current mission statement for the English congregation is: To forge a purposeful and vibrant church that bridges Asian American Christians to the local community through meaningful service and engagement. (under review)    Position Information: Position Title: Pastor of English Ministry Time: Full Time Category: Associate Pastor Salary: Denomination: Bible Church Worship Style: Church Size:   Contact Information: Organization Name: Wilmington Community Evangelical Church Address1: 1512 Brackenville RD Address2: City: Hockessin State or Province: DE ZIP Code: 19707 Country: USA Map this Organization: Map Contact Email: Contact this Organization   Pastorless Churches				Post a Job