Career Opportunities in SAUM territories

Job Title: English-speaking pastor

The Jurong SDA Church (JC) SEARCH Committee is looking for a suitable male or female pastor for the English-speaking congregation. The JC is one of the churches within the Singapore Adventist Conference.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Jurong Church Pastor for English-Speaking Congregation
Status: Full-Time

OVERVIEW OF JURONG CHURCH

Jurong SDA Church started 1986, and the congregation has grown to 400 today. The church runs two services, one in English and one in Chinese. The English service has a larger population of young people and young parents with members coming from a variety of countries. The Chinese service reaches out primarily to Chinese speaking members from Asia, with a larger population of elderly members.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

As the English Service Pastor for JC, the pastor will lead, oversee, disciple and minister the church for mission with a primary focus on the English speaking members. The pastor will report directly to the JC Senior Pastor, work closely with the Chinese Service pastor, local church elders and leaders to manage the church and build effective teams for ministries. Some specific ministry assignments may change over time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinating The English Worship Service

1. Preach sermons in English
2. Coordinate the volunteers on duty for the worship service (worship leaders, tech, deacons/deaconesses etc) and finding replacements where necessary
3. Support the ministry leaders in the running of the worship service
4. Ensure that worship service & live stream is running smoothly

Teaching & Training in English

1. Teach Sabbath School classes
2. Conduct trainings for ministries
3. Find resources

Discipleship & Bible Study in either English

1. Run Discipleship Groups
2. Give Bible Studies
3. Mentor lay members to give Bible Studies & run Discipleship Groups

Pastoring

1. Chair the church board in the absence of the Church Pastor
2. Attend all church boards
3. Attend all Elders boards
4. Attend ministry meetings
5. Run cell groups in English
6. Visit members who speak English
7. Assist Church Pastor in administrative work

Required Qualifications And Skills

• Preferred two years of ministry experience
• Minimum Bachelors theological degree from an Adventist theological seminary
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• A good command of the English language
• Able to work well with youths & young adults

*This contract is for a period of three years. Renewable at the end of the term.

*******************

The Search Committee would also like to request the three following items from you to understand better yourself, your family and your ministry.

1.         Please email your resume or CV to Johnny Kan at 

2.         To record a video of yourself of 3-5 mins (your cell phone record will do)

1. A brief introduction about yourself and your family.
2. What are the experiences you can bring to help JC church?
3. What are some of the challenges you think you will face working in a secular city-state like Singapore.

Once done, please upload your video to the Dropbox link below. 

https://www.dropbox.com/request/saXa1odgu05FSthAv8B6

3.         A recorded sermon of you preaching in English. Please share the URL or website link with us.

If you are shortlisted as one of the potential candidates, we will inform you accordingly and will arrange a virtual interview.

REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS:

**Will be shared after the potential candidates are shortlisted for interview.

Job Title: Pastor for SDACC
Status: Full-Time

NIVA American International School

Career Opportunities outside SAUM territories

Adventist Schools Victoria

Recruitment PDF