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Employment Status and Hours: Exempt, Regular Full-time
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Reports to: Chinese Lead Pastor
Typical Work Schedule: Sunday, 4 week days, and frequent Saturday events and activities.
JOB SUMMARY: Works under the direction of the Chinese Lead Pastor to carry out functions, including but not limited to, discipleship, worship, prayer, Sunday School, visitation, fellowship, outreach, and other programs
DELEGATED AUTHORITY: Oversees the Ministry for Cantonese Families under the direction of the Chinese Lead Pastor, with the support of ministry team leaders and other lay workers
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide shepherding and caring for the spiritual needs of Cantonese Families
- Develop and implement ministry strategy under the guidance of Chinese Lead Pastor.
- Develop, equip and train lay workers in discipleship, prayer, Bible Studies and personal evangelism
- Lead outreach and evangelistic efforts for Cantonese families but not limited to fellowship meetings, visitations and evangelistic meetings
- Teach and motivate the congregation to care, pray and develop deeper faith and trust in God
- Lead ministry team members in planning and executing activities, projects and programs to meet the needs of Cantonese Families
- Be available as needs arise, for prayer, personal counseling, visitation, crises, etc.
- Attend pastoral staff, deacon, member, and prayer meetings.
- Maintain regular working hours; compliant with church policies and procedures.
- Preach occasionally as assigned by the Senior Pastor.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Chinese Lead Pastor.
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
1. Calling and Commitment
a. Must be a born-again Christian
b. A confirmed calling by God into the gospel ministry
2. Character
a. As an Godly example
i. Humble before the Lord and His people
ii. Prayerful
iii. Teachable and accountable
iv. Pursues personal holiness
3. Skills and Abilities
a. Possess good people skills as a shepherd
i. Handles problems and conflicts with sound discernment
ii. Works with individuals and groups as a team player
iii. Proactive in resolving issues and conflicts
iv. Personable, approachable, and available
v. Compassionate and caring for believers and non-believers
vi. Encouraging and supportive
b. Can share the Gospel clearly
c. Can teach the Bible effectively
d. Can lead effectively
i. Communicates and acts with integrity
ii. Initiates, organizes, leads, and delegates
e. Fluency in Cantonese and written Chinese a must; ability to input Chinese into a computer a plus
f. Proficiency in written and verbal English a must
g. Flexibility to work in a wide age span in the Cantonese Adult/Family ministries
h. Sensitivity to needs of a wide age span and life-stage congregation
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: As a member of the pastoral staff this position will have daily contact with the church office staff including maintenance, administrative staff members and various elected/appointed committees, as well as frequent contact with lay workers. On many occasions, members of the pastoral staff will have contact with third parties on behalf of the church. In all instances, pastoral staff members must maintain a professional and spiritual
decorum in all contacts and communications (both written and oral) with all parties.
MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
• EDUCATION: Master’s degree in Divinity or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• WORK EXPERIENCE:
1. Minimum 3 years of full time ministerial experience in a North American congregation with 100 or more is desirable.
2. Prior experience working with Families is a plus
• SKILLS: teaching, coaching, leading and preaching
• CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES: Ordination is required
WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Operate computer and standard office equipment.
• Must be able to drive to visit members and visitors as needed, as well as to attend various functions/events.
• Physically fit to perform duties normally expected of a pastor.
ACCOUNTABILITY
• The pastor is a member of the pastoral staff and is supervised by the Chinese Lead Pastor.
This job description is subject to change by the church as the needs of the church and requirements of the job change.
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Employment Status and Hours: Non-exempt; Regular Part-Time
Reports to: Church Administrator
Typical Work Schedule: 20 hours per week (additional hours may be needed at the start for training and to meet work demands); flexible work hours
Job Summary: The Bookkeeper is responsible for the day-to-day entry and maintenance of the church’s financial records, reconciliation, and preparation of financial reports. The Bookkeeper takes care of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and performs other tasks as assigned by the Treasurer and Church Administrator. The Bookkeeper will conduct all bookkeeping within the church’s internal control policies and procedures.
Delegated Authority: N/A
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Accounts Payable process vendor payments and reimbursement requests from congregation members; monitor automatic debits and other electronic payments
2) Accounts Receivable – Process invoices and statements, record deposits, collection follow-up
3) Verify bills, bank debit transactions, and credit cards for accuracy and approvals
4) Post journal and payroll entries to the general ledger
5) Monitor and record all electronic transactions from various sources such as online giving, PayPal payments, etc.
6) Notify Treasurer to acknowledge large contributions (i.e., wire transfers, sales of stock, etc.)
7) Reconcile all bank and brokerage statements to general ledger; categorize financial transactions appropriately
8) Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for review by various ministries, committees
9) Prepare expenditure reports to assist the Budget Review Committee in its budgetary process
10) Diagnose accounting problems
11) Respond to accounting inquiries and requests from vendors and congregation members
12) Adhere to and maintain accounting procedures and internal controls
13) Perform special projects as assigned
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
As a member of the administrative staff, this position will have frequent contact with the church office staff including pastoral, administrative staff members, and various committees, as well as contact with lay workers. The bookkeeper will work closely with the church Treasurer to provide financial reports and other information as needed for the Treasurer to fulfill their responsibility to account for, advise, and report on all financial matters involving the church. On occasion, this position will have contact with third parties on behalf of the Church. In all instances, this staff member must maintain a professional and spiritual decorum in all contacts and communications (both written and oral) with all parties at all times.
MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Accounting or similar degree preferred
Knowledge and Work Experience:
1) Minimum of 2 years accrual accounting bookkeeping experience
2) Non-profit bookkeeping experience a plus
Skills and Requirements:
1) Hands-on knowledge of accrual bookkeeping including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
2) Highly organized; great attention to detail
3) Able to meet deadlines
4) Follows directions
5) Self-starter and self-learner
6) Clear oral and written communication skills
7) Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential issues
8) Able to work with a variety of people at various levels
9) Able to work independently and with office staff
10) Proficient in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office applications; able to learn new software
11) Motivated to serve the Lord
Language Skills:
Good verbal and written English required
Certifications or Licenses: N/A
WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sedentary work, with occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of objects weighing up to twenty pounds. Talking, hearing, seeing and keyboarding is required with occasional stooping, crouching and reaching. Position requires approximately 90% sitting and 10% walking or standing.
ACCOUNTABILITY
1) Acknowledges and agrees to abide by FCBCLA’s Constitution and By-laws and Statement of Faith
2) Dependable and consistent work attendance
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
1) Born again Christian, worships regularly, maintains a consistent spiritual life and disciplines
2) Able to maintain strict confidentiality
3) Respectful towards authority and subordinates
4) Culturally sensitive and aware
5) Demonstrates sound work ethic and a “customer service” orientation
Salary is commensurate with experience. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position and not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. This job description is subject to change by the church as the needs of the church and requirements of the job change.
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