Want to join our team? We are currently looking to hire a qualified staff member for the following positions:

Pearland Campus Lead Pastor (Full Time)

Houston Chinese Church (HCC) is looking for a man of God to lead a satellite campus of HCC in Pearland, Texas, a community 15 miles south of Houston, Texas of approximately 70 adults and 20 youth and children. Under the oversight of HCC’s Lead Chinese Pastor and the Chinese Ministry Team, our vision is for this pastor to lead the existing Chinese and English congregations into a full-functioning independent church. 

Relationship: During the initial period of the ministry, the person will serve as a member of the HCC ministerial team under the supervision of the Lead Chinese Pastor, with special assignment in Pearland. This individual will focus on the Pearland Campus and, if needed, will participate with various ministries at HCC. 

Education: Master of Divinity degree or higher from a recognized accredited seminary 

Experience: Minimum 3 or more years of pastoral ministry experience at a Chinese church in North America 

Language: Mandarin and conversational English 

Marital Status: Married preferred 

Character Traits: 

1. Integrity in personal life and in the public ministry
2. Teachable and Christ-like character
3. Self-motivated
4. An exemplary family life if applicable
5. A serving and shepherding heart
6. Capable of persevering through ministry challenges

Ministry Skills:

1. Communicates God’s Word accurately and effectively in preaching and teaching
2. Has a conviction for discipleship and practices it both formally and informally
3. Is a team player who listens well yet expresses his thoughts; who respects and submits to others
4. Leads by example in personal, family and ministry life
5. Is able to model and mobilize members for outreach and evangelism
6. Provides leadership, direction and training, especially in the context of fellowship and small group ministry
7. Develops and implements personal and ministry objectives
8. Delegates responsibilities to others and provides effective supervision
9. Has strong interpersonal relationship skills
10. Provides counseling (personal growth, premarital and marital) and willing to acquire such skills through additional classes and training
11. Is able to minister to families and individuals at various stages of life

Responsibilities:

1. Preaching / Teaching
   1. Regularly preach at the Pearland Campus
   2. Teach in Adult Sunday School, fellowship groups and other occasions
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2. Leading
   1. Facilitate the Campus Leadership Team (CLT)
   2. Plan and strategize different aspects of the ministry
   3. Provide vision and direction for Pearland Campus ministry into independence
   4. Work with coworkers to set up a strategy to reach out to the Chinese community in Pearland and disciple believers
3. Training / Supervision
   1. Train leaders to do the work of the ministry (discipleship)
   2. Train members to grow spiritually on their own
   3. Supervise ministry and office staff
4. Caring
   1. Visitation of members
   2. Provide counseling to church members as needs arise
   3. Hospitality ministry
5. Administration
   1. Work with CLT in recruiting individuals with different gifts and talents to serve in different ministries
   2. Participates in HCC meetings and other duties as assigned until Pearland Campus is independent and such participation is no longer necessary

Convictions: Agrees completely with the Articles of Faith, Church Constitution and the Mission and Core Values of HCC.

If interested, please send resume to pccadmin@hcchome.org

If you have questions please direct them to: Jerry Wong, jerrywcs.church@gmail.com (Chair of Search Committee) 

Download a PDF version of this job description here.

Pearland English Minister (Full Time)

Houston Chinese Church (HCC) is a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, non-denominational evangelical church that has been ministering the gospel of Jesus Christ in Houston, TX since 1975. HCC has a rich history of church planting and a commitment to biblical teaching and a missional heart for the lost.

In 2011, a congregation of first-generation Chinese worshippers formed an extension campus in a fast-growing city south of Houston called Pearland. In 2020, we completed construction of a building for the Pearland campus. Currently, we conduct two worship services (Mandarin & English). 

At this time, Houston Chinese Church is looking for a full-time English Minister for its Pearland Campus. Serving in an immigrant church, this individual should have a clear calling to minister to the second-generation, many of whom are the youth of Chinese-side families. Until the Pearland campus is launched independently as Pearland Chinese Church, this individual will serve under the supervision of HCC’s Lead English pastor and on the English Staff Team. 

Education: Master of Divinity or higher from an accredited seminary (or currently pursuing an M.Div. degree)

Experience: 2+ years experience in church ministry in North America (volunteer or staff)

Language: Fluency in English required; knowledge of Mandarin language a plus

Relationship: Reports to the Lead English Pastor, expected to work closely with a Pearland Chinese Minister/Pastor

Responsibilities:

1. Develop a team of lay leaders (English Ministry Team) 
2. Provide leadership and oversight of the youth and adult English ministries
   1. Sunday English Service
      1. Oversee preaching schedule and finding guest speakers
      2. Oversee service planning and the administration of the ordinances
      3. Preach at least twice a month
   2. Friday Youth Fellowship
      1. Develop curriculum
      2. Lead weekly Friday fellowship activities (i.e. Bible study, devotion, discussion, games, etc.)
   3. Sunday School
      1. Develop curriculum and regularly teach a class
      2. Coordinate a team of volunteer teachers
   4. Special events and retreats
3. Champion parents as disciple-makers and work with families in the discipleship of their youth
4. Personally invest in student leaders and adult ministry leaders
5. Work with Campus Leadership Team in setting and stewarding annual budget

Additional Qualifications:

1. A baptized believer of Jesus Christ who demonstrates integrity, grace, and love for the church
2. Agrees completely with Houston Chinese Church’s Articles of Faith, Constitution, mission, and core values
3. Knowledge of adolescent spiritual development and approaches to ministry to youth
4. Strong interpersonal, communication, management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
5. Sensitive to Chinese and Western cultures and values 

For those interested in this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to pastorsearch@hcchome.org

Children's Ministry Summer Intern (Part Time or Full Time)

HCC has an opening for a Children’s Ministry Summer Intern to run from end of May 2024 to end of August 2024. This will consist of a 12-week full-time internship. The intern will work closely with the Children’s Minister and his team in the development and distribution of curriculum, and ministry standards. This includes using and adapting curriculum, development of policies and best practices, training of future leaders/volunteers, and development of new ministry practices. Aside from weekday office hours, he/she should be available to work on Friday evenings and Sunday mornings. 

Qualifications:

• Fun and energetic personality.
  • First of all, you should like yourself or never be bored with yourself.
• Teachable and trainable.
  • Second, be open to learning a lot of things.
• Diligent and not averse to working hard.
  • Thirdly, be ready to love God with all your strength.
• Can anticipate, enjoy, and thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Flexibility and ability to pivot will be very helpful.
• Can be direct and willing to communicate the truth in love.
  • Speak frankly when needed and be sure to always listen when you hear.
• Understand and apply grace in relationships.
  • Give people the benefit of the doubt but also be discerning.
• Also, be able to work legally in the United States.
• Have the support of your family in this endeavor.
• Agree with church’s doctrinal statement and be able to articulate the vision of the church
• Must adhere to our church’s policy for the protection of children and youth, including completing any online training
• Must pass a background check

Duties & Responsibilities Once Trained:

• Assist and organize Kids Ministry ages 0-12.
• Attend weekly meetings with the Church Ministry Staff.
• Meeting with and working with the Children’s Minister and Children’s Ministry Staff.
• Ensure the safety and security of all areas of Kids Ministry.
• Oversee implementation of policies and enforce compliance in critical risk areas
• Ensure facility cleanliness according to church standards for every area of Kids Ministry
• Assist and train future leaders/volunteers for nursery and kids ministry areas
• Work closely with the staff to analyze effectiveness of programs and adjust as needed
• Clearly communicate the vision and mission of the church, as applied to Children’s Ministry
• Other duties as assigned
• Agree with church’s doctrinal statement and be able to articulate the vision of the church

Knowledge & Skills To Learn:

• Fulfill the duties of recruiting, training, and leading staff and volunteers.
• Ability to communicate the Bible through various means and to children at various ages
• Solid theological understanding in Kids Ministry curriculum development
• Knowledgeable in needs and learning styles of children at various developmental stages
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills and pursuit of excellence through attention to detail
• Superior interpersonal skills working with a variety of people from volunteers to parents to kids
• Ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality and trust regarding leader and member information

Relationship

Reports to the Children’s Minister, expected to work closely with Children’s Ministry deacon and Children’s Ministry admin staff.

Education

High School graduate and up

Language

Fluency in both written & verbal English required; ability to communicate proficiently in Mandarin or Cantonese a plus

Skills

• proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• familiarity with Google Workspace apps (e.g. Calendar, Sheets, Docs, Slides)

View FAQs about this internship/residency position here.

For those interested in this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to Mr. Frank at frankt@hcchome.org

Nursery Caregiver (Part Time)

Houston Chinese Church (HCC) is looking for nursery caregivers to lovingly care for babies and toddlers. Beginning in 1975, HCC now has English, Mandarin, and Cantonese-speaking congregations, with Sunday attendance around 1000, and total children’s attendance of approximately 150 kids (~40 of which are nursery-age). At HCC, we aim to provide quality care and supervision of children in a secure, nurturing environment where each child will see, hear, and feel the love of Jesus Christ and parents can feel confident their child will receive great care and teaching.

Responsibilities & Duties:  At all times, two adults will be present in the nursery classrooms to provide nurture and care. The Nursery Caregivers will set-up the childcare space prior to the children’s arrival, welcome children and parents, pay attention to any specific concerns or needs the parent shares, and provide structure for playtime, snacks, & rest (as needed). This may include learning the names of the children and parents, reading books, singing songs, playing games, and assisting children with hand-washing & eating snacks, changing diapers, holding, rocking, and supporting the safety of the classroom through behavior management. It is the Nursery Caregiver’s responsibility to be sure that all children are cared for in an appropriate manner.

Time Required:  Nursery Caregivers will be scheduled for weekly events (Friday 7:00pm-9:00pm and/or Sunday 9:15am-12:15pm) and on an as-needed basis. All Nursery Caregivers are part-time. Caregivers are expected to be present approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled event and should stay until all the children in their care have been picked up by their parents and the classroom is cleaned up.

Skills needed/to be developed:  A love of children, behavior management skills, and the gifts of hospitality, patience, kindness, and joy. Caregivers should also desire to provide care to the children and should consider the children in their care their number one priority while working. Some experience with parenting, childcare, and/or teaching infants/toddlers is necessary. Fluent in English is required and fluent in Chinese is a plus!

Training Required:  According to Policies, HCC will conduct a criminal background check on all staff and volunteers working with children. Staff must also complete an orientation/training session once a year and additional continuing education in-services, as needed and/or as requested by the Children’s Ministry Team.

To apply, please contact Frank Tan, our Children’s Minister.