Work with teh Head of Oasis BRMC Mission in providing leadership, cultivating and nurturing the spiritual growth of the Chinese Ministry, and giving pastoral care, and engage in other functions as delegated by the Head of Ministry, including but not limited to worship, Sunday School, small groups, fellowship, social concerns, and outreach.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Chinese Worship Service:
· Plan and lead the congregation in weekly Chinese Sunday service
· Plan the pulpit schedule and invite preachers proficient in Mandarin to preach
· Preach sermons at least once a month
· Plan the Chinese Service worship roster
· Arrange for special events or occasions which take place during/after worship
· Provide help in translation of liturgy (from English to Mandarin) for bilingual combined Sunday Service, which happens once a month or on special occasions
Prayer Ministry
· Lead the Chinese Ministry prayer group at the weekly church prayer meeting. Includes preparing a short devotion to equip and encourage before getting into prayer
· Translate prayer needs from English to Mandarin for dissemination to those in the Chinese Ministry
Counselling and Pastoral Care
· Provide counselling support to the Chinese Service congregation where needed (in the areas of elderly, marital, family and individual)
· Make referrals to professional counsellors and/or social workers from Oasis community partners where necessary
Equipping and Development
· Development, nurturing and cultivation of the Chinese Ministry
· Training of Chinese Ministry leaders
· Development of Sunday School classes and other bible study groups
Other Duties as Requested
· Formulate the theme/goals of the Chinese Ministry for the whole year (aligned to the general direction of Oasis)
· Outreach
· Social concerns to the local community
· Conduct Baptism and Membership Courses for Chinese Service
worshippers where needed
