Employment Status and Hours: Non-exempt; Regular Full-Time
Prepared Date: May 5, 2021
Reports to: Church Administrator
Typical Work Schedule: 40 hours/week; Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; occasional Saturdays,
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Job Summary: Effectively manage phone calls, incoming visitors, and mail. Provide general office support to
ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the church office
Delegated Authority: N/A
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Answer telephone; screen and direct calls; take and relay messages
2. Greet persons entering church and direct them to correct destination
3. Respond to queries or requests coming through the front desk
4. Ensure knowledge of events/activities, staff and guest movements in the building
5. Receive, sort, and distribute mail and packages on a daily basis
6. Assist with data entry into various church systems
7. Maintain files; sort, file and retrieve documents as necessary
8. Ensure common areas in office are equipped with required supplies
9. Maintain organization of reception area and copy room on a daily basis
10. Manage check-in/check-out of vehicles, equipment, and room keys
11. Provide general administrative and clerical support as needed
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
As a member of the administrative staff, this position will have daily contact with the church office staff
including pastoral, maintenance, administrative staff members and various committees, as well as
frequent contact with lay workers. On many occasions, 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: High school diploma or related experience.
KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
1. Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures
2. Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:
1. Good verbal and written communication skills
2. Strong keyboard skills; typing in Chinese a plus
3. Flexible; works well with a wide variety of personalities
4. Highly organized; great attention to detail
5. Dependable and consistent attendance
6. Professional personal presentation
7. Ability to operate computer and standard office equipment
8. Proficient with Microsoft Office and internet/email applications; ability to learn new software
applications
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Good verbal and written English required; ability to converse in Cantonese and/or Mandarin preferred;
written Chinese (traditional) a plus.
Ability to translate, edit and/or proofread various documents and forms in Chinese and English a
plus.
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
• Acknowledges and agrees to abide by FCBCLA’s Constitution and By-laws and Statement of Faith
• 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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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.
