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The First Chinese Baptist Church (FCBC) of Phoenix, AZ is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of
Chinese-speaking Congregation Associate Pastor to lead and preach in the Chinese-speaking Congregation in
Mandarin. He will report directly to the Senior Pastor. A Chinese translation of this Job Description is
available upon request.
The Chinese-speaking Congregation Associate Pastor must meet the following requirements:
- Shall be an ordained Southern Baptist (or like faith and doctrine) minister with pastoral gifts.
- Shall have served as a pastor for at least three years (or equivalent). Additional church leadership
experience may include serving in lay leadership positions within a church.
- Shall have a seminary degree (Masters or above), preferably from an SBC seminary.
- Shall believe in and support the Baptist Faith and Message.
- Shall be a godly man exhibiting the character described in 1 Timothy 3:1-13; 1 Peter 5:1-11; Ephesians
4:11-16; and 2 Timothy 2:24-26.
Qualitative Skills/Attributes/Character (sermons and pastoral ministry):
1. Servant’s Heart – passion to prayerfully serve God, the church and the community with humility, care,
compassion, and consideration while being teachable and accountable.
2. Leadership – organizational skills and effective leadership (pulpit, administration, committees, etc.).
3. Gifted Communicator – possesses excellent verbal skills with the ability to communicate Biblical truths
with meaningful applications and able to provide guidance/encouragement for groups/ministries.
4. Relatability – possess good people skills: easy to understand, approachable, empathetic, & responsive.
5. Sensitivity – ability/discernment to recognize and address social concerns or congregational needs.
6. Creativity – be innovative on the application of God’s Word and implementing the purposes of FCBC.
7. Cultural Awareness – besides a thorough understanding of Chinese culture it is preferable for him to
have an understanding of American culture.
8. Flexibility – ability and capability to minister to all age groups.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
1. Leading the Chinese-speaking Congregation in functioning as a part of a New Testament church to
achieve its mission “to lead people to discover Jesus and live a life of purpose” by growing numerically
and spiritually. The five purposes of FCBC are Worship, Ministry, Evangelism, Fellowship, and
Discipleship based on the Great Commandment (Matt. 22:37-40) and the Great Commission (Matt.
28:19-20) as stated in the FCBC Constitution. Reference: “The Purpose Driven Church” by Rick Warren;
2. Equipping/training/motivating the church members with God's Word for the church ministries and
sharing the Gospel clearly through worship, preaching, teaching, training and personal evangelism;
3. Caring for the members and non-members as he is able, including hospital or home visits;
4. Officiating weddings and funerals for members and non-members as he is able;
5. Serving as an encourager and shepherd to the Chinese-speaking Congregation and being sensitive to
their needs;
6. Maintaining fellowship and cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.
Salary and Benefits Package
1. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
2. Vacation, holidays, sick days, personal days, spiritual retreat days, missions leave.
3. Fully paid medical/dental premiums for employee, spouse, and dependents; life/ disability insurance
4. Retirement Plan (FCBC Funded Annuity through SBC Guidestone)
5. Other: relocation expenses, continuing education expenses, ministry mileage expenses, laptop.