Christchurch Community Church – Senior Pastor Role

We are seeking a Senior Pastor who

• Loves God and His church
• Is passionate about the Gospel and the preaching/teaching of the Word of God.
• Who is empowered by the Holy Spirit to serve, lead and grow the church

The Senior Pastor role/position

• Will work in conjunction with the governing board of the Church (Church Council Board)
• Will give leadership and supervision for implementing the vision of the Church; be responsible to oversee the life and direction of the church.
• Will need to have a firm grasp on the purpose, values and strategy of the church.
• Will have the ability to align staff and key leadership teams with its mission.
• Will embrace and uphold the church’s statement of faith
  http://chinesehcurch.org.nz/en/about/our-belief/
• Will offer pastoral leadership to the church staff and other leaders for the Church’s ministry, and lead the development of our ministries and
• Provide oversight for the pastoral care and the spiritual health of the Church.
• Ideally have a solid foundation of theological training and a minimum of 7 years’ experience in full time church ministry (multicultural experience preferred)
• Ideally have a good understanding, affiliation with the Chinese culture

About us

We are a multicultural church with our roots in the Chinese immigrant community. We currently have 11 staff (2 full time and 9 part time). There is a regular attendance of approximately 400+ members, which is spread over 4 Congregations

• X1 Mandarin/English
• X1 Cantonese
• X2 English

If this sounds like you and you feel God is leading you to link arms with us to nurture and educate through pastoral care we would love to hear from you.

For more information about our church please visit our website
http://chinesechurch.org.nz/en/2440-2/

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to admin@chinesechurch.org.nz with the subject line
‘Senior Pastor Application’

 

Ministry Vacancy Christchurch Community Church –
Encounter Congregation Leader/Pastor
Full-time position

“Encounter” is one of the 4 congregations of the Christchurch Community Church, and was established 8 years ago to minister primarily to, and reach out to, second and third generation Asians living in NZ, and to the wider English speaking Community.

We are seeking someone who;

•  Loves God and His church and is called by God to raise up next generation young people
• Is passionate about the Gospel and mission, and the preaching/teaching of the Word of God.
• Is sensitive to, and empowered by, the Holy Spirit to serve, lead, disciple, and grow the church; the community of Encounter.
• Is committed to leading relationally with integrity and transparency, to journey with and empower the community of Encounter.
• Is able to work collaboratively with the staff team of the wider Church.
• Has a heart for the wider Kingdom of God and the wider community.
• Understands the next generation of Asians in New Zealand and is able to connect with them in a way that speaks to their needs and aspirations.
• Does not lean on their own understanding but seeks the guidance and leading of the Holy Spirit through prayer, intimacy with God and fellowship with others.

Encounter Leader/Pastor;

• Will work in conjunction with the governing board of the Church (Church Council Board)
• Will embrace and uphold the church’s statement of faith;
  http://chinesechurch.org.nz/en/about/our-belief/
• Will ideally have a solid foundation of theological training and 3 years of experience in full time church ministry.
• Ideally be able to take up this role in 2024

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter to admin@chinesechurch.org.nz by 29th Feb 2023.

You can find more details about our church at www.chinesechurch.org.nz