New Hope Presbyterian Church English Ministry Director
New Hope represents a truly exciting and attractive ministry field. Located in Clarence, a suburb of Buffalo, near University at Buffalo and many other schools and with increasing young Asian American population, the possibilities for ministry are vast. New Hope is seeking a Christ-loving, gospel-centered pastor with passion for God's kingdom and experiences in Asian American and Multi-ethnic young-adult ministry. New Hope is a Korean Presbyterian Church with English Ministry congregation that is highly diverse and energetic, with wonderful, long-established tradition of a thriving college ministry. It desires to grow and become a healthy church that God will greatly use for His kingdom. We are seeking a pastor who will oversee and develop the entire English Ministry, so that it will not stay merely a college & young adult group within a Korean church, but become a truly autonomous and dynamic congregation, with a long-term vision of achieving the Duplex Model within New Hope.
Job Description
The EM Director oversees the entire EM ministry of New Hope and provides training and spiritual direction for the ministries under Education Committee in partnership with the lay leadership. The EM Director is to provide spiritual care and ministry leadership through direct oversight and/or delegation, with the overall responsibility. The EM Director oversees and leads the English worship service on Sundays, and various small group Bible studies and leadership training of each group. The EM Director is subject to the guidance and direction of the Senior Pastor, and works in partnership with the Session.
The following congregation/ministries are under the care of the EM Director, with the possibility of increased role as English-speaking congregation expands:
Cornerstone (young adult & graduate students) - 20-25
English College Ministry - 70-90
*FLOSS Youth Group - 20
*Kids ROCK Children's Ministry - 20
*FLOSS = Fearlessly Loving Our Shepherd and Savior; Kids ROCK = Kids Reaching Out for Christ's Kingdom; these are two ministries under the Education Committee of New Hope.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
1. An ordained minister from an evangelical denomination
2. A Master of Divinity degree or higher from an accredited seminary
3. Strong Gospel-centered preaching and teaching skills
4. Minimum 3 years of English ministry experience, including college ministry experience
5. A long term vision for multi-ethnic English ministry in an ethnic-specific immigrant church (Korean)
6. Long term commitment and desire to grow with New Hope
7. Mission-minded, with diverse missions experience
8. Fluency in English
Preferred Qualifications:
9. Ability to communicate in Korean
10. Subscription to Reformed theology.
11. Willingness to become PCUSA member and background/qualifications that allow transfer
Required Submission:
Resume (If a PC USA member, please submit PIF)
Faith Statement
Biography/Faith Journey/Vision Statement
Picture of self/family
References
2 recorded sermons
Application deadline - 7/30/2010
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