Chinese Young Adult Pastor

Chinese Young Adult Pastor
Epicentre Chinese | Pasadena, CA
Full-Time (1.0 FTE) | Exempt / Ministerial | Reports to Alex and Michelle Lu (Chinese Lead Pastors)
Bilingual: Mandarin Chinese and English (fluent in both)

ROLE SUMMARY

The Chinese Young Adult Pastor prayerfully establishes, grows, and shepherds the young adult and youth ministry of Epicentre Chinese by multiplying disciples, raising up leaders, and providing pastoral care and covering. This role uniquely serves young adults who are navigating identity, vocation, relationships, and faith within a bicultural context, honoring their Chinese heritage while engaging the realities of young adult life in Southern California.

DESIRED OUTCOMES

Discipleship, Shepherding, and Leadership Development

• Establish and grow the Chinese young adult and youth ministry through outreach, discipleship, and Lifegroups


• Disciple and raise up leaders who multiply disciples


• Invest in individuals and families through pastoral care, prayer, and teaching


• Equip and empower congregation members, volunteers, and leaders through apprenticeship and life-giving coaching


• Collaborate with the Lead Pastors and Family Pastor to create and administer a Chinese Discipleship School

Preaching and Teaching

• Preach regularly at Epicentre Chinese Sunday services (approximately 18-25 times per year)


• Collaborate with the Lead Pastors on preaching calendar and series planning


• Develop and lead topical workshops addressing the spiritual, cultural, and practical needs of Chinese young adults

Chinese Young Adult-Specific Ministry

• Provide bilingual (Mandarin/English) pastoral leadership, including preaching, teaching, Lifegroups, and pastoral care tailored to Chinese-speaking young adults


• Walk alongside young adults navigating bicultural identity, vocation, singleness, relationships, and early career decisions


• Develop discipleship pathways for the unique spiritual and cultural formation needs of Chinese young adults, including first-generation and international students


• Build relational bridges between Chinese-speaking young adults and the broader Epicentre body

Outreach, Missions, and Church Incorporation

• Facilitate a clear, connected pathway for outsiders to become active members of Epicentre Chinese, in collaboration with the pastoral and leadership team


• Organize outreach events that create inviting on-ramps for unchurched or seeking Chinese young adults


• Mobilize congregation members toward local and global missions in partnership with the IM department and Antioch Movement


• Co-lead and participate in short-term mission trip outreaches on an every-other-year basis

Sunday Services, Communications, and Ministry Operations

• Oversee Sunday service set-up and operations, including sound, audio, and video systems


• Lead regular ministry gatherings including Alpha, Lifegroups, prayer meetings, outreach events, and key events (baptisms, retreats, conferences)


• Ensure smooth, safe, and welcoming environments for all services and ministry gatherings


• Create and manage church communications and promotional materials, including presentation slides, social media content, and YouTube channel


• Support the visibility and outreach of Epicentre Chinese through digital and print media


• Manage administration, budget, and logistics for the Chinese Young Adult ministry

Pastoral Support and Church Leadership

• Participate in Chinese congregation staff meetings, prayer meetings, retreats, and conferences


• Contribute to the Chinese congregation pastoral team and Lifegroups leadership


• Support congregation-wide needs including Sunday services, weddings, funerals, and hospital visits


• Carry and champion Epicentre's vision

ANOINTED FIT: IDEAL PROFILE

We are seeking someone who demonstrates the 5 C's:

• Character: Christ-like maturity, humility, integrity, servant-hearted, prayerful leadership. Understands the unique pressures and identity questions facing bicultural young adults.


• Competency: Ability to equip and disciple others in a bilingual, cross-cultural context. Pastoral, teaching, and leadership skills. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English. Comfortable with AV/tech systems and digital communications.


• Capacity: Healthy rhythms and availability to sustain ministry responsibilities, including evening and weekend gatherings common for young adult ministry.


• Convictions: Alignment with Epicentre's Identity, Mission, Vision, Ministry Philosophy, the Five Circles, and Statement of Faith.


• Chemistry: Collaborative, relational, and able to build unity across cultures and generations with staff, leaders, and the congregation.

Training and Education
- Completion of, or commitment to Epicentre/Antioch Discipleship School
- Completion of, or commitment to Antioch US Leadership Track (within 5 years)
- Bachelor's degree, seminary or equivalent pastoral training preferred
- Prior ministry leadership experience strongly desired
- Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English (written and spoken) required
- Experience in young adult, campus, or cross-cultural ministry contexts strongly preferred
- Understanding of bicultural identity formation and Chinese young adult dynamics is a strong plus

SPIRITUAL AND CULTURAL EXPECTATIONS

- Actively participate in Epicentre Chinese Sunday services, Lifegroups, prayer gatherings, and staff meetings
- Model posture of prayer, servant leadership, humility, hospitality, and teachability
- Alignment with Epicentre's Relational and Equipping Values
- Live out and encourage others to engage in the Five Circles of Church Life
- Pursue personal growth and health (spiritual, emotional, physical, relational)
- Embrace alignment with the Antioch Movement, Word of the Lord and Strategic Vision

WINS

- Chinese-speaking young adults feel connected, cared for, and are growing in the Five Circles of Church Life
- Leaders and Lifegroups within the Chinese young adult community are healthy, empowered, multiplying, and aligned with Epicentre's discipleship vision
- Young adults are being equipped to navigate bicultural identity, vocation, and relationships with gospel confidence
- Preaching and teaching contributions are biblically grounded, Spirit-led, culturally relevant, and unify the church in vision and mission
- Sunday services run smoothly with excellent AV/tech execution and a welcoming atmosphere
- Epicentre Chinese has a growing digital presence that reaches and connects Chinese young adults
- A Chinese Discipleship School is established and forming disciples effectively
- The ministry connects naturally with Epicentre's church-wide vision while honoring the distinct needs of Chinese-speaking young adults