Monday, May 21, 2007

Atlanta Chinese Christian Church seeks English Congregation pastor

Seeking English Assistant Pastor

The Atlanta Chinese Christian Church is currently seeking a pastor who will lead and manage the English Congregation under the supervision of the Senior Pastor.

Qualifications:

*Be in possession of a B.A. (M.Div. preferred) or equivalent ministry experience, with Evangelical faith
*Required experience serving in a Chinese church
*Should be a strong leader with excellent interpersonal skills
*Should be well organized
*Should have proven skills in change management, be able to forge a vision, manage conflict and people
*Should have proven experience in mobilizing and raising lay volunteers and leadership

Contact:
Atlanta Chinese Christian Church
4434 Britt Road, Tucker, GA 30084
email: accc.em-AT-gmail-DOT-com

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Community Outreach Manage - CityTeam Ministies Oakland, CA

Hello All,
I recently heard about a position with City Team Minstries in Oakland.
They are looking for a Community Outreach Manager who can speak Chinese.
Currently, they want to reach out to some 200+ Chinese in Oakland that
they have been developing relationships with.
See below....
(or at www.cityteam.org)
Feel free to pass on...
Blessings,
Cheryl Thieu

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Position: Community Outreach Manager
Department: Oakland
City: Oakland, CA

Job Description:
The Community Outreach Manager provides leadership in a catalytic mode for the researching, strategizing, equipping, mentoring, motivating, and implementing of the processes for facilitating church planting movements in relation to CityTeam Ministries and other partner organizations in the assigned city/region. The Vice-President of North American Church Planting will provide mentoring to the Community Outreach Manager in the accomplishment of the previous statement. The Community Outreach Manager will provide leadership for the inter-program processes related to bringing a church planting focus to the city center area in consultation with the City Director.

The Community Outreach Manager is to focus his/her activity in fulfilling the mission statement of CityTeam Ministries.

Specific Duties:

Ministry

1. Create and develop comprehensive prayer strategies
2. Maintain a consistent practice of prayer and Bible study.
3. Research people group studies, strategies, and resources for the city and sharing with the Vice-President of North American Church Planting.
4. Assist the Vice-President of North American Church Planting in the North American/regional training events and online training.
5. Care for his/her own spiritual walk.
6. Maintain an accountability group which meets regularly.
7. Practice the ministry of discipling others.
8. Exhibit in all relationships the love of Christ for hurting people, a high standard of moral and financial integrity, and love for God the Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through the practical living out of the Shimah.
9. Develop and coordinate the interns within the program.

Personnel

1. Conduct and participate in staff performance evaluation process in a timely manner as requested by the Human Resources Department.
2. Lead, train, motivate and mentor the CPM strategy/implementation team.
3. Recruit and train Church Planters and other leadership supportive to the CPM strategy.
4. Develop and manage assigned personnel.

Planning and Implementation

1. Map out the least reached people of the city, determining lostness, worldviews, bridges and gatekeepers for the respective least reached peoples of the city.
2. Put into place a comprehensive strategy to reach all least-reached communities/groups in the city.
3. Oversee the development and implementation of specific strategies for family-based evangelism, empowerment and discipleship within the target neighborhood.
4. Put into place annual plans and long range plans with SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and tangible) goals and resources (financial, personnel, materials) for selected priority least reached peoples with month, quarterly and annual reports/evaluations.
5. Put into place equipping centers and mentoring programs for church planters/leaders.

Public Relations and Promotion

1. Discover potential partnerships with other agencies and organizations who are CPM
friendly to fulfill the church planting vision of CityTeam Ministries and upon approval from VP and City Director putting into place those partnerships.

Personal Donor Cultivation

1. Develop, implement, and maintain a personal donor cultivation and missionary support program in accordance with a plan established annually in cooperation with the Vice President of Development.


Job Requirements:
1. Must have a personal and consistent relationship with Jesus Christ and be active in a local church living out the Shimah.
2. Must have demonstrated in previous relationships a high commitment to Christ, the local church, evangelism, and disciple making.
3. Must have compatible theology on major issues of CityTeam's statement of faith.
4. Must have a calling to serving God and the body of Christ and have a burden to see disadvantaged people come to Christ and have their need alleviated.
5. Must have demonstrated in previous relationships a teachable spirit and be committed to team participation.
6. Must have demonstrated in previous relationships the ability to put together and lead a team.
7. Must have demonstrated effective communication skills in speaking and writing.
8. Must have a commitment to serving the youth and families in an urban context.
9. Must be an initiator who can work under deadlines.
10. Preferably multilingual in English and a second language representing major ethnic groups in the area.
11. Must have demonstrated in previous relationships to be a servant-leader, to lead by example and to serve by example.
12. Must exhibit integrity in professional and personal life in accordance with CityTeam's code of ethics and be straightforward and not self-serving.
13. Must have demonstrated in previous relationships the ability to plan and follow-through with plans.
14. Must have demonstrated in previous relationships the ability to handle financial management and be able to adhere to established budgeting procedures and constraints in a timely manner, practicing prudent management of financial and human resources.
15. Must have demonstrated ability to put together a budget, source it, and manage it.
16. Must have demonstrated ability in previous relationship the ability to mentor others.
17. Must have demonstrated in previous relationships the ability to relate to people of various cultures in all levels of their pilgrimage with the Lord, in all national, social, and economic backgrounds and denominational settings.
18. Prefer two years administrative or management experience.
19. Educational preference: degree from a Bible School or Seminary.
20. Must have planted a church among lost people or be willing to be involved in a church plant among lost people as a part of learning/leading.


Experience, Education, Training:

Contact: CityTeam Oakland, CA - 510.452.3758

For further information about any job listing, please feel free to call Vy Anderson in the Human Resources Department at 408.232.5600 ext. 5623.

Resumes can be faxed to 408.453.3295, e-mailed to Vy Anderson, or sent to 2304 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95131. Job descriptions are available upon request.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Teaching in China in Fall 2007 with Educational Resources and Referrals--China (ERRC)

Dear friends,
The attached fliers are for some teaching positions that we urgently need help filling. If you or someone you know is interested in any of these positions, please e-mail us at errcmobilize-AT-gmail-DOT-com or call 1-800-377-2446).

God bless,

Daniel Jaime
ERRC
Mobilization/Publicity
1405 Arch St.
Berkeley, CA 94708
Tel. 510-486-8170
408-786-6714(cell)
Fax 510-486-8160
e-mail: errcmobilize_AT_gmail-DOT-com
Website: www.errchina.com

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Teach English to PH.D. Degree Students (Fall 2007 Semester)

1 Teacher to teach English in a leading university in Beijing.

The host institute will provide free housing, with kitchen, bathroom, air conditioning, telephone, TV and Internet hook-up. Monthly stipends are more than sufficient for living in China.

Commitment: One semester

Requirements: Mature Christian. BA degree with teaching experience. TESL certificate required.

Teaching Assignments: One semester only. 12 hours per week.

Class: 30-35 students (Ph.D Candidates in various majors).

Curriculum: Established.

Additional requirements: Able to join ERRC Orientation in Oakland, CA in mid-August , debt free, with a strong and supportive church.

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Teach Business English to Government Officials (September 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008)

2 teachers to teach business English at an English Training Center in Beijing, and 2 teachers to teach business English at an English Training Center located at a leading university in Taian (a midsize city near Jinan, Shandong).

The host institute will provide free housing, with kitchen, bathroom, air conditioning, telephone, TV and Internet hook-up, one free meal daily and reimbursement for international round trip airfare. Monthly stipends are more than sufficient for living in China.

Commitment: One year.

Requirements: Mature Christian. BA degree with work experience. TESL certificate required. Business background preferred.

Teaching Assignments: English. 16+ hours per week.

Class: 20 students. Government officials preparing to study or visit abroad.

Curriculum: Established, immersion learning environment.

Additional requirements: Able to join ERRC Orientation in Oakland, CA in mid-August, debt free, with a strong and supportive church.

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Teach English to Undergraduate Students (September 1, 2007 – June 2008)

1 teacher to teach English and 1 to teach Business English at a a leading university in Tianjin.

The host institute will provide free housing, with shared kitchen, bathroom, air conditioning, telephone, TV and Internet hook-up and reimburse international airfare. Monthly stipends are more than sufficient for living in China.

Commitment: One year.

Requirements: Mature Christian. BA degree with teaching experience. TESL certificate required.

Teaching Assignments: Teach English to English major students or to business major students 12 -16 hours per week.

Class: 30-35 Undergraduate students.

Curriculum: some curriculum materials are available, but supplementary materials needed

Additional requirements: Able to join ERRC Orientation in Oakland, CA in mid-August, debt free, with a strong and supportive church.

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Teach English to Undergraduate English Majors (September 1, 2007 – June 2008)

1 teacher to teach English in a leading university in Guangzhou.

The host institute will provide free housing, with shared kitchen; bathroom, air conditioning, telephone; TV and Internet hook-up and reimbursed international airfare. Monthly stipends are more than sufficient for living in China.

Commitment: One year

Requirements: Mature Christian. BA degree with 2 years teaching experience. TESL certificate required.

Teaching Assignments: Teach English to English major students 12 -16 hours per week.

Class: 20-25 Undergraduate students.

Curriculum: Resources and references available.

Additional requirements: Able to join ERRC Orientation in Oakland, CA in mid-August, debt free, with a strong supportive church.

Tuesday, April 3, 2007

National Council of Churches seeks Program Director for Women's Ministry

The Program Director for Women’s Ministry provides leadership in the development of women in positions of authority and responsibility within the structures and programs of the NCC and its member churches. The Program Director works to identify and assist in the development of new opportunities for the inclusion and advancement of women leaders.

Click this link to view job description in MS Word.

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

United Church of Canada seeks Executive Minister, Ethnic Ministries

The Executive Minister, Ethnic Ministries provides direction, co-ordination, support and supervision to the work and staff of the Ethnic Ministries Unit within the General Council Office of The United Church of Canada. Following the direction of the General Secretary and the General Council Minister - Programs for Mission and Ministry, the Executive Minister will ensure and enable the work of the Unit to reflect the policy directions set by the Executive of General Council. The Executive Minister will also support and enable the work of the Ethnic Ministries Unit-Wide Committee (Elected Members) in assisting the Executive of General Council, through the Permanent Committee, Programs for Mission and Ministry in establishing policy directions that enable racial and ethnic minority congregations and individuals, and all peoples, to be full participants and to offer leadership in the growing intercultural life of The United Church Of Canada, thus empowering the church to be the whole people of God.

For more information click here.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their résumé, quoting file #07-01-05 by 12:00 noon (EST) May 31, 2007 to:

D. Collier, Human Resources
The United Church of Canada
3250 Bloor St. West, Suite 300
Toronto, ON M8X 2Y4
Phone: 416-231-5931
Fax: 416-231-3103
E-mail: ApplicationsUnited Church Applications

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.

Monday, February 19, 2007

English Language Pastor - Chinese Christian Church of Columbia, SC

English Language Pastor

Our vision is to turn the American-born and American-raised Asian population (and even beyond Asians) into fully-devoted followers of Jesus Christ. The position entails preaching, teaching, pastoral care, equipping the saints, and strategizing to win and disciple people. Even more important is a godly character, a love for God and His people, the ability to work with a team of lay leaders, and the ability to work with Chinese culture-background leaders. We are NOT looking for a do-it-all pastor.

Job Description for Full-Time English Ministry Pastor

  • Preach three-quarter time, 3 times a month.
  • Attend monthly Executive Board meeting.
  • Provide spiritual leadership, direction, and guidance as a part of the English Leadership Team (ELT).
  • Serve as chairperson of the ELT.
  • Work with ELT to provide pastoral care such as visitation and counseling to the English-speaking congregation in general, while mentoring leaders in the congregation, especially as it relates to pastoral experience – for example, in the areas of preaching, teaching, discipling, counseling, and working cross-culturally with the Chinese Ministry, visitation, etc.
  • Assist the Senior Pastor in overseeing, coordinating, and providing vision and guidance to CCCC with the bulk of his time spent in general oversight of the EM in accordance with the overall purpose and mission of CCCC, but not to have integral involvement in every ministry of the EM.
Contact:
Mr. Paul Brown
Chinese Christian Church of Columbia
2367 Klapman Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
Phone: 803-796-9133
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Thursday, February 1, 2007

Campaign Assistant - Asia Pacific Community Fund - L.A.

ASIAN PACIFIC COMMUNITY FUND

Organization Description
The Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) is a nonprofit, community-based fund with a mission to promote philanthropy addressing the diverse needs of Asian Pacific Islanders in Southern California. Founded in 1990, APCF provides funding to 28 affiliate agencies serving hundreds of thousands of low-income clients, raising its grantmaking funds through charitable campaigns in public, private and nonprofit organizations throughout Los Angeles County. Since its founding, APCF has granted over $1.2 million to our member organizations, all from funds collected from individual donors.

Job Description: CAMPAIGN ASSISTANT
The Asian Pacific Community Fund is seeking to fill the position of Campaign Assistant. This is a temporary, part-time staff position based in APCF’s downtown headquarters. The Campaign Assistant will assist APCF’s Director of Finance and Development in coordinating the 2007 Los Angeles Unified School District Charitable Giving Campaign, one of the largest charitable giving campaigns in the nation.

Specific duties include:
- Answer and respond to all incoming calls to campaign telephone hotline
- Respond to requests for speakers and delivery of campaign materials
- Coordinate and monitor delivery of materials to schools
- Coordinate and monitor speaker requests among participating organizations
- Accurately enter financial data into computer
- Track and maintain records for all campaign-related income and expenses
- Create filing system for all campaign-related materials
- Attend meetings and take minutes
- Represent APCF at meetings and/or presentations in the community

Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills; able to present a professional demeanor over the telephone
- Organized; thorough attention to detail
- Self-motivated, able to work independently
- Computer proficient, especially word processing, spreadsheet and internet applications
- Experience or desire to work in Asian Pacific Islander nonprofit community preferred
- Valid California Driver’s License, access to the use of a reliable automobile on a daily basis, and automobile insurance

Compensation:
$10 per hour; Part-time position: 20-25 hours/week
Position open until filled.

Send cover letter and resume to:
Gena Lew, Executive Director
Asian Pacific Community Fund
315 W. Ninth Street, Suite 301
Los Angeles, CA 90015
fax: 213-624-6406
email: glewATapcfDOTorg