Pastor

Austin Christian Fellowship of India
Austin, Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/04/2024
Categories: Christian Education - Church Planter - Discipleship/Groups Pastor - Family Pastor - Missions Pastor - Pastoral (Other) - Pastoral Care Pastor - Senior Pastor - Teaching Pastor
Denominations: Non-Denominational
Church Size: 101 to 150
Job Type: Full-Time
Employee Workplace: On-site
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Job Description:

ABOUT US

Austin Christian Fellowship of India (ACFI) is a non-denominational church comprised of multi generational congregation members from all parts of India and welcomes people from all nationalities to worship with us. 

We are a body of men, women and children, who first ADORE and worship God, are CHRIST centered, FOCUSED in the irrevocable calling of the Great Commission given to us by Jesus Christ, and are INTERCESSORY in the reconciliatory mission of restoring the relationship of man to God, until the return of Jesus Christ to reign.

STATEMENT OF FAITH  

http://www.acfi.cc/Pages/statementoffaith.aspx 

QUALIFICATIONS

The Austin Christian Fellowship of India church is looking for a full time Pastor who has a personal testimony of salvation by faith in the saving grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He must demonstrate Biblical character traits and have a Christ-like attitude of humility and service with a proven ability to grow the church and to expand its ministries. He must agree with the Statement of Faith and the core values of the church. Be a visionary and champion of the mission and vision of the church through effective Biblical preaching, teaching and overseeing the affairs of the church.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must have the necessary visa status to work in the United States.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Theology or Divinity from an accredited seminary or Bible college. Master’s Degree preferred
  • Licensed or Ordained Credential holder
  • Minimum of 10 years of pastoral experience with 5 years as a Pastor serving a church with a congregation size of at least 100 members
  • Upon employment, the Pastor with his family must live in the Greater Austin area
  • Experience working with Asian Indian church communities in the United States

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibility of the Pastor is to glorify God through the preaching and teaching of the Word of God, Holy Bible, and provide Biblical leadership by shepherding the body of Christ to love and follow Jesus Christ, leading prayer and fellowship meetings, and equipping the saints to do the work of God through the various ministries of the church (Acts 6, 1 Peter 5, Ephesians 4).

  • Deliver Spirit-filled and anointing sermons that are Biblically accurate and spiritually inspiring, with a high emphasis on practical application
  • Must be committed to the Great Commission and be mission minded with a compassionate and giving heart for missions, community outreach and evangelism (Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 10:40-42, James 1:27)
  • Be able to cater, communicate and relate to a non-denominational, multi-regional with various Asian Indian language groups, multicultural congregation and cultivate relationships that will help the congregation grow in their Christian faith
  • Be effective in addressing the spiritual needs of a multi-generational (various age groups) congregation
  • Plan and perform pastoral care activities including visitations and nurturing existing congregation members and newcomers
  • Actively participate and aligns the church’s vision across the various ministries of the church, collaborating and providing leadership in church ministries
  • Provide Biblical counseling as needed which includes but is not limited to matters related to family, youth, singles, elderly, pre-marital, marriage, parenting, and other related topics
  • Officiates at baptisms, weddings and funerals, including performing the requisite planning 
  • Partner with Bible study leaders to develop Biblical content and teach the Holy Scripture
  • Must partner with the Board, and church leadership to develop the church’s strategy and goals
  • Represent ACFI and build partnerships with local churches and participate in local outreach and ministerial events

 

WORK WEEK & LOCATION

The expected working hours for the Pastor is 40 hours per week. This is a Full time position.
Work Location: Austin, Texas. USA

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Compensation and benefits will commensurate with experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates should submit their detailed resume, including links to sermons and publications to jobs@acfi.cc

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About Austin Christian Fellowship of India

Austin Christian Fellowship of India (ACFI) is a non-denominational church comprised of congregation members from all parts of India and welcomes people from all nationalities to worship with us. Weekly church service is conducted on Sunday mornings. 

We are a body of men, women and children, who first ADORE and worship God, are CHRIST? centered, FOCUSED in the irrevocable calling of the Great Commission given to us by Jesus Christ, and are INTERCESSORY in the reconciliatory mission of restoring the relationship of man to God, until the return of Jesus Christ to reign.

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