• Job Description

  Req#: 32511765702

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  Silicon Valley Alliance Church (SVAC) is part of the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) church body and is now recruiting a full-time assistant pastor/minister.

  Introduction

  SVAC is a multi-language church (Cantonese, Mandarin and English) founded in 1994. We are located in Milpitas, CA. A community of people who want to love God with all our heart by learning and living according to what the Bible teaches and loving our neighbors. We are passionate about following Jesus, our Lord and Savior, and want everyone to know about the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ. Our congregation has an average adult attendance of 230 on Sunday. Cantonese congregation alone has an average attendance of 130 people in worship service.

  Basic Duties

  • Biblical Preaching & Teaching (2 Timothy 4:2): Faithfully expounding the entirety of God's Word, interpreting its significance, and applying it to the lives of their congregants.
  • Shepherding the Flock (1 Peter 5:2-3): Demonstrating patience and enduring hope by guiding and supporting individuals, even those who present challenges or difficulties.
  • Providing Spiritual Counseling (James 5:14): Offering care and guidance to church members in times of crisis and need.
  • Prayer & Intercession (1 Timothy 2:1-2): Serving as an intercessor, bringing the church's needs before God through both public and private prayer.
  • Visitation & Outreach (Matthew 25:35-40): Visiting and supporting the sick and vulnerable, while also training others in the congregation to provide care.
  • Mentoring & Discipleship (2 Timothy 2:2, 1 Corinthians 11:1): Guiding others in living out Gospel principles through personal example and discipleship.
  • Practical Ministry Administration (Acts 20:28): Managing church affairs, including organizational tasks, financial stewardship, and logistical coordination, while emphasizing spiritual growth.
  • Leading Ministry Team (1 Timothy 3:1-7): Identifying, training, and nurturing leaders within the church community, ensuring a sustainable leadership pipeline for the future.
  • Peacemaking (Matthew 5:43-45): Pastor should be able to tactfully and winsomely unite people with varying perspectives to advance harmony and love, and to achieve common goals.

  Leading Ministry and Responsibility

  • This position is responsible for creating and implementing a discipleship pathway that guides individuals from new believers to mature church leaders by providing leadership, support, and resources to help believers deepen their faith, grow in their relationship with God, and become fully devoted followers of Christ.
  • Develop and implement strategies to actively engage church members through fellowship groups, cell groups, events, and other community-building initiatives.
  • Provide pastoral care, support, and encouragement to leaders as they navigate their roles and responsibilities within the church.
  • Additionally, the Pastor will organize training seminars and workshops to nurture leadership skills, build a leadership pipeline, and promote ministry engagement among church members.

  Desired Qualifications & Skills

  • The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited evangelical seminary with a Master's degree and possesses strong fluency in both written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese) and English, with Mandarin proficiency considered a plus.
  • The candidate should have a minimum of three years of ministry experience, preferably within North American Chinese churches, and demonstrate a proven ability to lead and develop others. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to handle differences in a healthy, biblical manner.
  • The candidate must exhibit a strong Christian faith commitment, a shepherd's heart, and alignment with the C&MA theology as well as church leadership philosophy. They should also be capable of maintaining confidentiality and trust when handling sensitive church and member information, and display a clear sense of calling, a servant's heart, and a passion for discipleship and outreach.
  • U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is preferred.

  Application Process

  • Interested candidates are invited to submit:
  • Resume or CVs
  • Personal statement of faith
  • Personal testimony and call to ministry
  • Links to sample sermons or teaching materials
  • Names and contacts of three references
  • The position is open until it is filled

  To be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position.

  If the district office has reviewed your application and they think you may be a potential match for the position, that the hiring manager will reach out to you for next steps.

  This position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. To learn more about The Alliance and requirements for licensing, please visit our website

  Please do not contact the church directly.

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