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
   3. Design Sunday worship service
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

English Administrative Assistant (Full-Time with Benefits)

Purpose:  The English Administrative Assistant is directly responsible for administrative and organizational tasks within the English congregation of Houston Chinese Church.                                       
Relationship:  Accountable to the Church Administrator. The Administrative Assistant will work closely with English Pastors, Youth Minister, and other office staff. 

Education: Associate or higher degree from an accredited institution 

Language: Proficiency in English required; Conversational Mandarin or Cantonese a plus                         
Spiritual Life:
1. Born-again Christian walking in a faithful, obedient relationship with Jesus Christ
2. Agrees completely with HCC’s Articles of Faith, Constitution, and Mission                                                 
Character Traits:
1. Integrity in personal life and in public ministry
2. Teachable and Christ-like character
3. Self-motivated and proactive in resolving needs
4. A servant’s heart
5. A team player who can work with people of differing opinions                                                                    
Ministry Skills:
1. Has strong organizational skills
2. Has excellent verbal and written communication
3. Has strong aptitude for computers and technology including proficiency in programs like Microsoft
Office Suite and Google Suite; experience with Adobe Suite, social media, and graphic design principles is preferred                                                                                                                                               
Responsibilities for the English Congregation and Youth Ministry:
1. Edit, print material, including the weekly bulletin
2. Prepare and distribute weekly email newsletter
3. Develop and prepare media for publication and display
4. Update and maintain online presence (website and social media platforms)
5. Administrate assimilation process for visitors
6. Administrate membership process for baptism and new members
7. Develop and oversee team of administrative volunteers                                                                               
Additional Responsibilities:
1. Serve as office receptionist during peak ministry hours
2. Update and maintain church management system
3. Maintain calendars and scheduling
4. Provide general office support including printing, copying, collating, binding, and distributing materials
5. Assist with organization, publicity, and logistics of special events and classes

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