POSITION VACANT at our church

Minister in Charge – Shatin Anglican Church (STC)

We are seeking to appoint an Associate Minister, to be in charge of STC, in the New Territories. The vacancy has been created by the internal transfer of the present minister.

STC is an active international church with 200 adults attending Sundays, with 75+ youth and children. STC is an English speaking ministry reaching out to the multi national community including local and overseas Chinese, especially families with children.

STC is an evangelical church with contemporary and renewal worship.

The successful candidate would take responsibility for the oversight of STC church. STC is one of two daughter churches to St Andrew’s Church, Kowloon, which function largely independently, but with the support of the wider St Andrew’s team.

The ideal candidate will be:
• Gifted in pastoral and teaching ministry
• Experienced in leading a church
• Able to develop children’s, youth & young adult ministries.
• Able lead the church forward in its next phase of development.

The appointment requires a person who can demonstrate a biblical and exegetical preaching ministry, success in training and nurturing lay leaders, and strong pastoral leadership skills.
Something of the flavour of church life can be found at the web site:
http://www.shatinchurch.org.hk/
In addition the candidate must be able to adjust to living in a city environment, and be prepared to commit to 6 years service or more.

The appointment is initially for four years with paid home leave after two. The compensation package includes: generous salary; relocation expenses; furnished accommodation; local travel expenses; children’s education allowance; comprehensive medical insurance; and contribution to a retirement scheme.

Of course, fluency in Mandarin &/or Cantonese would be a distinct advantage, however this is by no means essential.

More information can be found at: www.standrews.org.hk/Jobs_Application.html

Applications should be made to the Vicar, including a full CV, a cover letter, and three referees who will be contacted only with permission.

St Andrew’s Church 138 Nathan Rd TST Kowloon Hong Kong
Vicar138@standrews.org.hk