Trinity Christian Church of Greater Philadelphia
Havertown, PA USA
Qualifications
1. General
* Exhibit the character and personal integrity foundational for an elder (1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9).
* Hold to a Reformed doctrine of salvation
* Master of Divinity (or equivalent degree)
* Agree with TCCGP’s confession of faith and code of conduct
* Accept TCCGP’s Common Confession of Pastors, including acceptance of both infant baptism and believer’s baptism and willingness to ensure the church’s provision of both.
Agree with elder-led church governance model and male-only elders
2. Specific to this role
* At least three years of pastoral ministry experience or equivalent mentorship preferred
* Ordained preferred
3. Specific to this ministry context
* Experience working with Asian Americans and/or immigrants and their families preferred
* Hold to a Biblical vision for a bicultural (if not multicultural) church
Responsibilities
The AEM Pastor at Trinity Christian Church of Greater Philadelphia will lovingly and patiently lead and shepherd Christ’s flock (John 21:15-18, 2 Tim 2:24, 4:2) …
* Feeding His sheep through sound, vital preaching of His Word and ministering His sacraments (baptism, Lord’s supper),
* Tending His sheep toward fruitful maturity through encouragement in the gospel (Heb 10:19-25), training in righteousness (1 Tim 4:7-11), and correction and reproof (2 Tim 3:16-17),
* Protecting His sheep through the guarding of Biblical doctrine (Acts 20:20-32, 1 Tim. 1:13-14, 6:20-21), the training of trustworthy leaders (2 Tim 2:2, Titus 1:5-9, 2:1-6), and the exercise of redemptive discipline (1 Cor 5:4-6, 2 Cor 2:5-11),
… with a special emphasis on English-speakers. Under the direction of the Senior Pastor, he will …
1. Disciple and lead the Adult English Ministry Team (AEMT) and other leaders involved in the AEM
2. Lead and chart the AEM’s strategic priorities and direction
3. Partner with other pastors/elders on how to best shepherd the entire church
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Handout: AEM-Pastor-1.pdf