Pastor Search

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The First Ithaca Chinese Christian Church (FICCC) is located at Ithaca, New York, affiliated with Evangelical-Free denomination. Ithaca is viewed as a gorgeous college town where there are Cornell University and Ithaca College. FICCC was found in 1983, now grows in 180 people of three languages (Mandarin, English and Cantonese). There are two Sunday Worship services (Mandarin/Cantonese and English) during college school days and one for the rest of time. The majority of the people in the Chinese Congregation are Chinese-speaking students, scholars from Asia (Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong).

The church Chinese Pastor Search Committee has an immediate burden to call Chinese-speaking Pastor /Minister for our Chinese Congregation.

Ministry Vision:
To provide kingdom leadership in enabling the congregation to focus on the Great commission as well as to carry out the five functions found in the New Testament church, the vision and mission of FICCC: Worship, Instruction, Fellowship, Evangelism and Ministry.

Qualification:

  • A calling to serve the Lord at a church setting in college town.
  • A heart to preach the gospel and shepherd the congregation.
  • Fluent in Mandarin and able to communicate in English. Communication in Cantonese is a plus.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Master degree from an accredited seminary.
  • Married preferred.

    Job Description:

  • Oversee the ministry of Chinese Congregation.
  • Work with the Church Board (elders, deacons and pastor) in directing the overall vision for the Chinese Congregation.
  • Shepherd, disciple and train existing coworkers and new coming coworkers

    Please contact Brother Mancang Dong(md41@cornell.edu or 429 Mitchell Street, Ithaca, NY14850) for any questions regarding the pastoral position or submitting application. Application shall include:

  • Resume and three names of references.
  • Statement of ministry philosophy and vision.
  • Completion of Self-Assessment Questionnaire and Profile.