English Ministry Pastor

Community Church of Great Neck (CCGN)

2 Stoner Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11021

https://ccgn.org/ | psc@ccgn.org

Affiliated with OCMA

 

POSITION

 

CCGN is seeking a part-time English Ministry Pastor to lead our English-language congregation and youth ministry. This is a pastoral leadership opportunity for someone who wants to build a ministry, serve Chinese-American families and their next generation, and engage the broader Great Neck community.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Lead and preach in the Sunday English worship service.

• Build and lead the youth and young adult ministry.

• Provide pastoral care to the English congregation and their families.

• Develop small groups, Sunday school, and discipleship pathways.

• Engage the broader Great Neck community through outreach and relationship-building.

• Serve as a bridge between the English and Chinese-speaking congregations.

• Collaborate with the pastoral team and E&D Board on church-wide vision.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Required:

• Seminary degree with a minimum of 72 credit hours; ordained or pursuing ordination.

• Minimum three years of full-time church ministry experience.

• Fluency in English; Chinese bilingual ability strongly preferred (Mandarin and/or Cantonese).

• A genuine calling and clear personal testimony of faith in Jesus Christ.

• A heart for youth and families.

• Full affirmation of CCGN’s Statement of Faith: https://ccgn.org/faith/

• A humble, caring, and collaborative approach to ministry.

• Authorization to work in the United States.

 

Preferred:

• Experience in a Chinese-heritage or Asian-American church context.

• Cultural understanding of first-generation immigrant families and their English-speaking children.

• Experience building or revitalizing a youth or young adult ministry.

• Familiarity with the OCMA network and Chinese evangelical community.

 

COMPENSATION

 

This is a part-time position with an opportunity to grow into a full-time role as the ministry grows. Compensation will be determined by the E&D Board and will be commensurate with experience.

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

Please send the following to psc@ccgn.org with the subject “English Minister Application – [Your Full Name]”:

 

• Resume or curriculum vitae

• Written Statement of Faith (2–3 pages)

• Written Statement of Calling (1–2 pages)

• Personal Testimony (1 page)

• CCGN English Minister Application Form (available upon request)

• Seminary transcripts (copy acceptable at the application stage)

• Ordination certificate, if applicable

• Three references covering all ministry positions held during the past five years

 

A background check will be required for finalists. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

 

Questions: psc@ccgn.org | (516) 482-0672