Senior Pastor
Chinese Evangelical Church of San Diego
2585 Judson Street, San Diego, CA 92111 USA MAP
| Demographic: | Suburban, mostly Asian. 3 unified congregations: English, Cantonese and Mandarin, with English being the largest. |
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| Statement Of Faith: | We believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be inspired by God, and inerrant in the original writings, and that they are of supreme and final authority in all matters of faith and life. The Triune God We believe in one God, who is Creator of heaven and earth; eternal, almighty, infallible and unchangeable; who is Spirit, light, love and truth; infinitely wise, just and holy; and that God eternally exists in three Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We believe in Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, the Eternal Word manifested in the flesh, our crucified and risen Lord who came to us, and shared our common lot to conquer sin and death and to reconcile the world to himself. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, and that He is true God and true man. He bestows upon us His Holy Spirit; He calls us into His Church to accept the cost and joy of discipleship, to proclaim the gospel to all the world, to resist and overcome the power of evil; He promises to all who trust Him forgiveness of sins, fullness of grace, courage in trial and eternal life in His kingdom which has no end. We believe that the Holy Spirit is a Person and is possessed of all the distinctively divine attributes. He convicts men of sin, regenerates, indwells, baptizes, seals, and sets believers apart to a holy life and service; that He keeps and empowers believers day by day. We believe that man was created in the image of God, after His likeness, but the whole human race fell in the fall of the first Adam. All men are lost, alienated from the life of God because of sin; darkened in their understanding of spiritual matters through ignorance and hardness of heart. They cannot see nor enter the Kingdom of God until they are born again of the Holy Spirit to accept the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. |
JOB TITLE: Senior Pastor
HOURS: Full-Time
About Our Church
Chinese Evangelical Church of San Diego (CEC) is a non-denominational Christian church located at 2585 Judson Street, San Diego, CA 92111. CEC has English, Cantonese and Mandarin speaking congregations serving the broader community of San Diego and is known for its familial intergenerational approach, with separate ministries for different age groups and language preferences while remaining a unified church. CEC’s vision:
As a Chinese heritage church, we aspire to be a vibrant Christ-centered family of disciple-makers, driven by a passion for God’s glory and His Word, reaching the next generation in San Diego and the world.
Position Overview
The Senior Pastor, serving under the authority of the Elder Council, is called to be the spiritual leader and shepherd of the church. This role provides overall vision, leadership, and pastoral care, with a primary focus on preaching and teaching God’s Word, guiding the church in faithful discipleship, and equipping believers for ministry. The Senior Pastor will guard biblical truth, foster unity within the body, and lead the church in fulfilling Christ’s Great Commission. In addition, the Senior Pastor chairs the Elder Council, oversees the pastoral staff, and provides spiritual direction and encouragement to all language congregations.
Qualifications - Spiritual
A deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ evidenced in daily life and exhibiting character qualities outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, and 1 Peter: 5:1-4.
A genuine heart for multi-generational and cross-cultural ministry, demonstrating patience, empathy, and a humble desire to learn from and serve people of different backgrounds.
Possesses a spirit of cooperation and fellowship within the church body. Shows self-awareness and humility in seeking advice from others when appropriate.
Demonstrates a heartfelt love for people’s spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Through the empowering of the Holy Spirit, make and develop disciples of Jesus Christ who love God and serve people.
Qualifications - Leadership
Demonstrated experience and high cultural intelligence in leading a Chinese heritage church with sensitivity and accommodation of the multi-cultural setting and needs.
The ability to build up and expand the work of the church and craft the necessary leadership structures for the growth and effectiveness of its ministry.
Excellent communicator; visionary in leadership including supervision and mentoring of staff.
The ability to authentically and effectively advance and implement the ideas of others.
Approachable and effective in working with others. Able to draw people beyond their spiritual comfort zone and engage with different cultures.
Requirements
Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree or higher from an accredited theological seminary.
Minimum 5 years of experience in pastoral ministry, with significant preaching and staff supervision responsibilities.
Proven experience serving in multicultural or multi-congregational settings.
Fluency in English is required. While fluency in Mandarin or Cantonese is not a prerequisite, a conversational ability in one or both—or a sincere willingness to learn—is highly desirable for building relationships across our congregations.
Full agreement with CEC’s Statement of Faith and Church Constitution/Bylaws.
Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check.
Responsibilities
A. Preaching and teaching
Prepare and deliver biblically sound, gospel centered, relevant sermons and lessons for the worship services and other teaching opportunities.
Oversee the preaching plan for all three congregations, coordinating with the Chinese congregational pastors to ensure theological unity and pastoral alignment.
Lead the worship service in consultation with the worship leaders and MCs (Master of Ceremonies) so the entire worship is cohesive and glorifies God.
Protect the church against false teachings and heresies and proclaim the truth in Scripture.
B. Leadership and administration
Leads the elder council to effectively communicate and execute the vision and mission of CEC, and to discuss and address the near- and long-term challenges facing the church.
Provide real-time executive support so that decisions from the elder council are completed and also so that deacons and the administrative staff can fulfill their ministries.
Lead pastoral and administrative staff with weekly staff meetings and on-site collaborations to develop ministry plans, to streamline administration, to pray for the church and to oversee all church activities.
Communicate decisions and directions to the church body promoting greater unity and trust.
Manage and develop partnerships with ministry partners and missionaries to further God’s kingdom.
Train future elders and others to become servant leaders.
C. Pastoral care and support
Provide spiritual guidance, counseling, and support to church members in times of need, including visiting the sick and elderly, comforting the grieving, and offering guidance for pre-marital, marital or personal challenges.
Oversee and officiate the administration of sacraments such as Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
Lead and promote church wide prayer meetings including scheduling of elders for devotional sharing.
Conduct weddings, funerals, and other special services or attend as a ceremonial representative of the church.
Pray daily for the leaders, church, community, and the broader world.
D. Outreach and community engagement
Inspire and model a commitment to sharing the Gospel with the local community and supporting missions efforts locally and globally.
Build relationships within the local and broader community, representing the church and collaborating with other organizations to address common needs in the community.
Through the empowering of the Holy Spirit, make and develop disciples of Jesus Christ who love God and serve people.
Compensation and Benefits
Semi-monthly compensation and benefits eligibility in accordance with prior education and experience appropriate for full time senior pastor position. In addition to the salary, benefits to include: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Disability and Life Insurance; 403(b) Retirement plan; Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays and Sabbatical.
Application:
Current resume or CV.
Personal testimony (please include calling testimony), statement of faith, and philosophy of ministry.
Two letters of recommendation.
Two recent sermons (video/audio link, or an upload folder can be provided upon request).
Please email all documents to: pastorsearch@cec-sd.org
HOURS: Full-Time
About Our Church
Chinese Evangelical Church of San Diego (CEC) is a non-denominational Christian church located at 2585 Judson Street, San Diego, CA 92111. CEC has English, Cantonese and Mandarin speaking congregations serving the broader community of San Diego and is known for its familial intergenerational approach, with separate ministries for different age groups and language preferences while remaining a unified church. CEC’s vision:
As a Chinese heritage church, we aspire to be a vibrant Christ-centered family of disciple-makers, driven by a passion for God’s glory and His Word, reaching the next generation in San Diego and the world.
Position Overview
The Senior Pastor, serving under the authority of the Elder Council, is called to be the spiritual leader and shepherd of the church. This role provides overall vision, leadership, and pastoral care, with a primary focus on preaching and teaching God’s Word, guiding the church in faithful discipleship, and equipping believers for ministry. The Senior Pastor will guard biblical truth, foster unity within the body, and lead the church in fulfilling Christ’s Great Commission. In addition, the Senior Pastor chairs the Elder Council, oversees the pastoral staff, and provides spiritual direction and encouragement to all language congregations.
Qualifications - Spiritual
A deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ evidenced in daily life and exhibiting character qualities outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, and 1 Peter: 5:1-4.
A genuine heart for multi-generational and cross-cultural ministry, demonstrating patience, empathy, and a humble desire to learn from and serve people of different backgrounds.
Possesses a spirit of cooperation and fellowship within the church body. Shows self-awareness and humility in seeking advice from others when appropriate.
Demonstrates a heartfelt love for people’s spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Through the empowering of the Holy Spirit, make and develop disciples of Jesus Christ who love God and serve people.
Qualifications - Leadership
Demonstrated experience and high cultural intelligence in leading a Chinese heritage church with sensitivity and accommodation of the multi-cultural setting and needs.
The ability to build up and expand the work of the church and craft the necessary leadership structures for the growth and effectiveness of its ministry.
Excellent communicator; visionary in leadership including supervision and mentoring of staff.
The ability to authentically and effectively advance and implement the ideas of others.
Approachable and effective in working with others. Able to draw people beyond their spiritual comfort zone and engage with different cultures.
Requirements
Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree or higher from an accredited theological seminary.
Minimum 5 years of experience in pastoral ministry, with significant preaching and staff supervision responsibilities.
Proven experience serving in multicultural or multi-congregational settings.
Fluency in English is required. While fluency in Mandarin or Cantonese is not a prerequisite, a conversational ability in one or both—or a sincere willingness to learn—is highly desirable for building relationships across our congregations.
Full agreement with CEC’s Statement of Faith and Church Constitution/Bylaws.
Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check.
Responsibilities
A. Preaching and teaching
Prepare and deliver biblically sound, gospel centered, relevant sermons and lessons for the worship services and other teaching opportunities.
Oversee the preaching plan for all three congregations, coordinating with the Chinese congregational pastors to ensure theological unity and pastoral alignment.
Lead the worship service in consultation with the worship leaders and MCs (Master of Ceremonies) so the entire worship is cohesive and glorifies God.
Protect the church against false teachings and heresies and proclaim the truth in Scripture.
B. Leadership and administration
Leads the elder council to effectively communicate and execute the vision and mission of CEC, and to discuss and address the near- and long-term challenges facing the church.
Provide real-time executive support so that decisions from the elder council are completed and also so that deacons and the administrative staff can fulfill their ministries.
Lead pastoral and administrative staff with weekly staff meetings and on-site collaborations to develop ministry plans, to streamline administration, to pray for the church and to oversee all church activities.
Communicate decisions and directions to the church body promoting greater unity and trust.
Manage and develop partnerships with ministry partners and missionaries to further God’s kingdom.
Train future elders and others to become servant leaders.
C. Pastoral care and support
Provide spiritual guidance, counseling, and support to church members in times of need, including visiting the sick and elderly, comforting the grieving, and offering guidance for pre-marital, marital or personal challenges.
Oversee and officiate the administration of sacraments such as Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
Lead and promote church wide prayer meetings including scheduling of elders for devotional sharing.
Conduct weddings, funerals, and other special services or attend as a ceremonial representative of the church.
Pray daily for the leaders, church, community, and the broader world.
D. Outreach and community engagement
Inspire and model a commitment to sharing the Gospel with the local community and supporting missions efforts locally and globally.
Build relationships within the local and broader community, representing the church and collaborating with other organizations to address common needs in the community.
Through the empowering of the Holy Spirit, make and develop disciples of Jesus Christ who love God and serve people.
Compensation and Benefits
Semi-monthly compensation and benefits eligibility in accordance with prior education and experience appropriate for full time senior pastor position. In addition to the salary, benefits to include: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Disability and Life Insurance; 403(b) Retirement plan; Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays and Sabbatical.
Application:
Current resume or CV.
Personal testimony (please include calling testimony), statement of faith, and philosophy of ministry.
Two letters of recommendation.
Two recent sermons (video/audio link, or an upload folder can be provided upon request).
Please email all documents to: pastorsearch@cec-sd.org
| Date Posted: | Wed, Oct 22, 2025 (12 days ago) |
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| Salary: | range of $100k-$125k per year |
| Benefits: | Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Disability and Life Insurance; 403(b) Retirement plan; Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays and Sabbatical. |
| Anticipated Hire Date: | summer-fall 2026 |
Point of Contact:
William Lin
elder
858-277-9622
San Diego, CA 92111
USA