The Chinese Bible Church of Greater Boston (CBCGB) is a nondenominational evangelical Christian church serving the Chinese and English speaking community in the Greater Boston area. Located in Lexington, MA, CBCGB currently has an average attendance of 650 in the Chinese congregation, 250 in the English congregation, 150 in the youth ministry and 150 in the children’s ministry.
The Position
CBCGB’s youth ministry is seeking a male Youth Pastor whose ministry will focus primarily on the male students from 6th-12th grade (with 5th graders transitioning in Sunday School). He will report to the Senior Pastor and Board of Elders and will work alongside the existing Girls’ Youth Pastor to carry out the vision and goals of the youth ministry.
Ideal Qualifications
Education: MDiv degree from an accredited seminary as well as a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, a Bible college degree, or equivalent experience
Experience: At least five years’ experience serving youth
Language: Fluency in English
Ministry Style: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, team player who is comfortable functioning within a multi-staff, multilingual, culturally ethnic church environment, strong leadership in large-scale ministry
Doctrine: Full agreement with the CBCGB Statement of Faith
Character: An active, faithful and obedient relationship with Jesus Christ, a passion and genuine love for students, an attitude of versatility, vulnerability and sensitivity, a heart of compassion, a desire to evangelize, disciple students, and edify the church
Main Responsibilities
- Vision and strategic planning
- Teaching and coordinating
- Parent ministry/training/visitations
- Counselor and servant teams
- Discipleship
- Counseling
- Youth missions & service
- Preaching in Junior Worship (5th-8th gr)
- Trips & retreats
- Administration
Other Areas of Ministry
- Church Meetings: Pastoral staff (weekly), Church Council (quarterly), committees on notice, all church-wide events/conference/meetings
- Mentor youth ministry seminarians (get accreditation from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary)
- Participate in church-wide pastoral ministry - shared duties among CBCGB pastoral staff, including joint services and baptisms
- Attend extracurricular school events as time allows
Procedure for Candidacy
Any qualified candidate interested in this position should apply by sending a cover letter and resume to HR-1@cbcgb.org.