Lighthouse is the English-speaking congregation (EM) of New Community Mission Church. We are a Southern Baptist Korean-American church established in 2001 and located in San Mateo, CA. Our congregation consists of youth students, college students, young adults, and families. The church follows the House Church model (https://housechurch.global/) and is looking for a pastor to lead the English ministry who can whole-heartedly follow this model and is willing to learn this model of ministry.

Qualifications

• Currently attending or graduated from an accredited theological institution with at least a Master of Divinity
• Have experience in full-time pastoral ministry
• Be above reproach and display Christ-like character (Titus 1:6-9; 1 Tim. 3:2-7)
• Must abide by the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 (https://bfm.sbc.net/bfm2000)
• Have strong organizational and administrative skills as well as interpersonal skills
• Must be fluent in English (fluency in Korean will be a plus)
• Must be legally qualified to work in the United States

Duties & Responsibilities

• Preach and teach the Word of God weekly
• Oversee the overall ministry and provide guidance and training to the leaders
• Preside over worship services and other events
• Shepherd, disciple and provide pastoral care for the congregation
• Be willing to know and implement the house church model
• Attend weekly staff meetings and other regular church meetings
• Minister to the youth group and communicate with their families
• Plan events throughout the year (retreat, youth retreat, picnics, outings, etc.)
  Other administrative tasks

Expectations of the Candidate

• To have a team mentality and promote unity among leaders
• To have a consistent prayer and devotional life
• To participate and have fellowship with the Korean-speaking congregation leaders and members
• To be open, and have honest and clear communication with pastoral staff and members

How to Apply

Submit the following documents to: [email protected] 

• Resume with a cover letter and photo
• Personal testimony and a testimony of God’s calling to ministry
• Vision and philosophy of ministry
• 2 recommendation letters (1 personal, 1 from previous ministry)
• 2 sermon samples
• Copy of seminary diploma (if graduated)
• Copy of ordination certificate (if applicable)

Compensation + Benefit: $70,000 ~ 90,000 (this amount includes a healthcare subsidy)

2 full weeks of vacation (preferably upon completion of one full  year of ministry)

Relocation assistance available

More information:

English Ministry website: ncmcem.org