Chinese Christian Church Of New Jersey

新澤西州主恩堂

232 South Beverwyck Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054

主恩堂位於新澤西北部的 Parsippany，有60年的歷史，是個信仰純正，不屬於任何宗派的獨立教會。
我們的使命是教導會眾遵循聖經愛神和愛人的誡命，並且裝備信徒共同完成耶穌基督所賦予我們傳福音的大使命。
主恩堂有國語堂，英語堂(reGeneration)，以及台語堂三個堂會，有會友400多人，加上青少年和兒童組成一個跨世代多族裔的基督教會。
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Assistant or Associate Pastor of Children’s Ministries

Parsippany, New Jersey

Full-time

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

JERRY YANG

By Email 電郵

jcy327@gmail.com

2015729433