West Houston Chinese Church

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Position: English Pastor

West Houston Chinese Church (WHCC) is a nondenominational church that is

committed to sharing the journey of life transformation in Christ. WHCC is seeking
a full-time pastor/minister for Meta, our English-speaking adult congregation. Meta
is a vibrant, inclusive community of God-inspired change that consists of English-
speaking adults of all ages. Meta currently has an average worship attendance of 150
adults, with 14 small groups meeting throughout the city of Houston. For more
details about WHCC and Meta, see our website at www.whcchome.org, and
www.metacommunity.com.

Primary Responsibilities:
The English pastor will function as a member of WHCC’s pastoral staff team and
report to the Senior Pastor. His primary role is to lead and shepherd Meta, WHCC’s
English-speaking congregation, into becoming a mature, caring and missional
community of God-inspired change that lives out the Great Commission of Jesus.

Profile:
Education: Graduate level seminary training, M.Div. or above preferred.
Experience: Be experienced in working with both singles and families; have a
creative, missional ministry mindset; conduct effective ministry
trainings; be committed to a small group ministry philosophy. An
understanding of Asian-American culture and experience in a multi-
staff church will be a plus.
Ministry Style: Must be a people person with strong interpersonal and
communication skills and a team player who is comfortable
functioning within the multi-staff, multi-lingual/cultural ethnic
church environment.
Spiritual Gifts: Must be strong in preaching and teaching, leadership and team
building, capable in administration.
Doctrines: Must be in full agreement with WHCC Doctrinal statement
(see website)

Job Description:
Leadership
Provide leadership and direction in the English ministry consistent with the over-
arching vision and direction of WHCC. Guide the Meta lead team in developing and
executing ministry plans and events. Train, develop, and empower leaders to live
spirit-filled lives utilizing their gifts to do the work of the ministry. Manage ministry
administrative matters with the help of office staff.

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Teaching & Preaching:
As primary preacher in rotation with other pastoral staff, teach biblically and
relevantly in the Meta English service to share the journey of life transformation in
Christ. Advise the Meta Pathway (English adult Sunday School) coordinator in
leading the ministry team to plan, coordinate and teach Meta Pathway classes.
Initiate and coordinate trainings to equip, inspire, and mobilize people to become
competent lay ministers who can make impact for Christ inside and outside of the
church.

Small Group Ministry

Lead and organize pastoral care and shepherding for the congregation through the
small group ministry. Work with the English small group deacon to provide
leadership and coaching to small group leaders and coaches by equipping, supporting,
and empowering them to build and lead life-changing small groups that connect with
seekers, make disciples, and multiply.

Family Ministry & Pastoral Counseling

Together with the youth minister and other pastoral staff, train and equip singles and
families to live practical, God-honoring lives according to their seasons of life.
Conduct individual, family, and pre-marital counseling or refer church members to
professional counseling as needed.

Missions & Evangelism

Equip and motivate the congregation to witness for Christ and serve the community
in an intentional, culturally-relevant way. Mobilize people to support and participate
in the mission and evangelism effort of WHCC both in Houston and around the
world. Work with the missions deacon and committee to cast a missions vision and
participate in missions trips.

Contacts:
For more information about the application process please contact

Personnel Committee
English Pastor Search
West Houston Chinese Church
10638 Hammerly Blvd
Houston, TX 77043
713-935-9422
whccsearch@yahoo.com

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