Ministry Opportunities .

Currently Updated JEMS Ministry Opportunities

For all JEMS Positions
Applicants must possess an evangelical faith, a growing relationship with Christ, attitude and skills to work in a team setting and understand the responsibilities given as avenues of ministry for the Lord. For all positions, training and fund raising assistance provided

• JEMS Japan Missions Director
  Serves as administrator of the Japan Missions ministries; responsible for the recruitment, training, and care of short-term and long-term Japan missionaries; researches potential Japan mission partnerships; develops and maintains mission policies.
  Minimum Requirements: a) Completion of an Evangelical Theological Seminary and two years of combined experience in the mission field or mission organization; OR b) graduate of a four-year college and four years combined experience in the mission field and mission organization.
  Candidate with bilingual language and a status of "Permanent Residency" is preferred. Fund raising will be required after initial start up funding. For a more complete description, please call the JEMS office at (213) 613-0022 or email to info@jems.org

Other Ministry Opportunities

New Life Christian Church Glendale (CA) (Posted Jan 2012)

New Life Christian Church is part of the Pacific Coast Japanese Conference of the Free Methodist Denomination.
Contact: Dave Watanabe [dave@nlc2.com]
Children's Ministry Director (part-time)
Worship Director (part-time)

Japanese American Christian Chapel Camarillo (CA) (Posted Jan 2012)

Part –Time Pastoral Position Available - The Japanese American Christian Chapel in Camarillo (CA) is seeking a part-time (20hr/wk) English language pastor. Duties shall include: Preaching on Sundays; conduct Bible Studies; visitations to JACC members. Additional responsibilities to be negotiated. For further information, contact Mr. Eddie Mino at nemino@roadrunner.com

Kahului Union Church Maui, Hawaii (Posted Nov 2011)

Japanese Language Pastor (full time): Kahului Union Church is a conservative United Church of Christ congregation with a very active Japanese language department. Basic qualifications: Bi-lingual, ordained standing, strong in preaching and teaching, a shepherd’s heart, and a passion to reach the lost. Although the average age of the Nichigo-bu is 70 years, we recognize the need of a pastor who desires to reach out to younger people in our community. There are 27 active members in the Nichigo-bu including young mothers with children. For more information please contact Associate Pastor Ken Tanaka, ken@kahuluiunion.org or 808-871-4422 or search committee chair Robert Takitani at 808-877-7734.

Christian Layman Church, El Cerrito, CA (Posted Oct 2011)

Worship Director: This position is responsible for overseeing the Exalting Teams and empowering the worship leadeers to foster a dynamic worship experience. Position Description

Part-time Bookkeeper: This position is responsible for day to day accounting aspects, procedures, and adherence to financial policies for Christian Layman Church. 15-20 hrs/wk. Salary is competitice, based on experience and expertise. Employee position with full benefits.

Full-time Children's Ministry Director: (Posted Oct, 2011)
We are seeking a godly, passionate, and committed candidate to serve our congregation in providing leadership and vision to the Children's Ministry (CM) program development and equipping children (birth-fifth grade) to become fully devoted followers of Christ, by providing and environment that embraces worship, evangelism, and spiritual maturity. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, previous Director or Assistant Director of minimum 3-5 years expereince and or training in CM/Training field. Competitice salary package, and full benefits.

Youth Director:  Oversee and grow the Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group. See Job Summary and Benefits

Visit our website for complete ministry descriptions. http://www.christianlayman.org. Send resume and cover letters to: Christian Layman Church,
743 El cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito, CA 94530.

Japanese Church of Christ,  Salt Lake City, Utah (reposted 10/25/11)
Full-time senior pastor. website: www.jccslc.org. For additional information, please contact Steve Fukumitsu, steveinshi@gmail.com
or 801.274.0288

Sturge Presbyterian Church, San Mateo, CA (reconfirmed 12/5/11)
Part-time Youth Director: Sturge Presbyterian Church, located in San Mateo, CA has an immediate opening for a part-time
youth director who is energetic, Christ centered and passionate about reaching youth for Christ. We have an established and growing youth ministry with 20 youth and a team of parent volunteers who meet regularly for worship, fellowship, service, missions and outreach. The youth director will provide leadership and work closely with the parent volunteers to provide the youth with a solid and growing foundation in Jesus Christ. 2-3 years youth ministry experience is preferred, but not required. Please see our website for more details on the position and Sturge Church at http://www.sturgepc.org   Please submit your resume and cover letter to: resumes.sturge@yahoo.com

Asian American Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas (posted 5/25/11)
Full-time Assistant Pastor, Youth Ministries: This position will be responsible for the youth ministry programs (7th to 12th grades) and Sunday School. This also includes ministries that assist parents in their roles as parents. The Youth Pastor will be involved in recruiting, training, and managing youth ministry workers, work together with pastoral staff to ensure integration with other ministries of the church, serve the teens as their pastor, train the Student Leadership Team and establish and nurture the adult youth staff. For additional information, please contact
http://www.aabcdallas.org/our-staff/youth-pastor-opening/

First Chinese Baptist Church, San Francisco, CA (reposted 12/1/11)
Seeking a full-time Associate Pastor for English-speaking Ministries to shepherd our growing membership of youth, young adults and young families. This pastoral staff member will lead one of our 3 worship services and serve as the key person for our significant Christian education programs.
Associate Pastor for English-speaking Ministries, First Chinese Baptist Church, San Francisco, CA. This position has complete benefits to shepherd a growing membership of youth, young adults, and young families. This pastor will lead one of our 3 worship services and serve as the key staff person for our significant CE programs. Contact: Rev. Don Ng, 415.717.8941 or refer to www.fcbc-sf.org for application information.
job description

Chinese United Methodist Church, San Francisco, CA (posted 8/16/11)
Part-Time Pastoral Staff for English-Speaking Ministries. Chinese United Methodist Church is seeking a strong leader to fill a part-time position to pastor the English-speaking congregation. The Pastoral Staff will lead the English speaking worship service and oversee weekly programs. Demonstrated experience working with high school students through young adults is a plus. Inquire for a full job description. Contact: Adrienne Lieu chineseumc@sbcglobal.net.