Outreach Pastor - Mission United Methodist Church

Outreach Pastor - Mission United Methodist Church

 

OVERVIEW OF POSITION: 

Mission United Methodist Church seeks an engaging pastor to lead Pan-Asian American church's efforts to connect with our community and reach new people.  Ideal candidates have an outgoing personality and a significant, demonstrated experience sharing one's faith and inviting people to church.  This role requires a person who feels equally comfortable ministering to people outside the church building as the people do inside the church.

Responsibilities:

- With the collaboration of other church leaders, oversee all the church's local outreach/evangelism ministries.

- Recruit, manage, and train volunteers in outreach-related ministries.

- Work with other church leaders to ensure the guest experience is welcoming.

- Regularly train the congregation in personal evangelism/outreach/hospitality efforts.

- Stay current on current best practices in Pan-Asian church outreach and evangelism.

- Work with other church leaders to define a strategy for assimilating guests into the life of the living church.

- Work with the staff of Palm Academy to develop strategies for reaching new families.

- Grow and develop Palm Pal's Evangelistic Outreach Program.

- Participate in general pastoral duties as needed (counseling etc.)

- Be available to lead worship, preach, and teach the Bible when asked.

- Participate in staff meetings and retreats.

Requirements:

1.      Bilingual in English and Mandarin is a plus (not required but strongly preferred).

2.      Ability to relate to various people of Asian-American culture, regardless of age or socio-economic background.

3.      A bachelor's degree (seminary degree preferred or is working toward one)

4.      A born-again Christian with a growing faith and sound testimony.

5.      A call to pastoral ministry.

6.      Demonstrated experience sharing faith and inviting other people to church.

7.      A commitment to the church's vision/mission/core values and statement of faith.

8.      Excellent written and verbal communication, conflict management, and computer skills.

9.      Prior experience serving in a multicultural church is a plus.

 

Please submit a resume.