About Plano Chinese Alliance Church

Plano Chinese Alliance Church (“PCAC”) is a Christian and Missionary Alliance (“C&MA”) ministry located in
Plano, Texas. In response to the Great Commission of our Lord Jesus Christ, our mission is “We are to be a
Christ-centered, Acts 1:8 family”, i.e., we will be his witnesses locally, globally, and to the ends of the earth. Our
church vision is to “Practice Christ-like Attitude and Character (‘PCAC’) by executing the following strategies:
Praise and pray, Care and connect, Abide and align, Commit and coach (‘PCAC’).” We desire to introduce people
to Jesus, to see them flourish spiritually, and to see them mature in the faith by God’s power and for His glory.

Our church has two language ministries, Mandarin and English, currently led by a Transitional Senior Pastor and
an Assistant Chinese Pastor. The Mandarin worship service usually has ~90 regular attendees. Most
Mandarin-speaking brothers and sisters are first-generation immigrants from mainland China, Taiwan, SE Asia,
etc. The English Ministry consists of children (~30), youth (~12), and adults/professionals (~30), most of whom
have grown up in and relate well to American culture. The church has about 80 active members who are faithfully
serving and worshipping. We welcome people of all races and ethnicities.

Plano is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States and boasts one of the nation’s safest environments
and best school systems. Many people continue to move into this city, though not all have heard a clear
presentation of the gospel. Further details about the church can be obtained upon request.

Position Summary

The Lead/Senior Pastor, a spirit-led man of prayer, is responsible for proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ,
teaching Biblical revelation, engaging in pastoral care, and providing administrative leadership, mainly in the
church’s English-speaking ministries. This Pastor, who can communicate well (at least orally) in Mandarin
Chinese and understand Chinese/Asian culture, is also responsible for leading Mandarin-speaking pastoral/staff
members and overseeing the overall church ministries.

Key Responsibilities

● Prioritize and dedicate prayer time for the congregation privately and corporately. Have a servant’s heart
and be willing to listen, learn, love, and lead humbly.
● Build relationships with church members to disciple and help members grow spiritually. Be consistently
accessible. Identify how members can best utilize their spiritual gifts and find a place to serve the Lord
within the church and in areas of outreach. Contact/visit regularly with those not in regular attendance,
including newcomers, the sick and shut-in members, and attendees.
● Be a faithful student of the Bible and present well-organized, Bible-based sermons and Bible studies that
instruct, challenge, encourage, and inspire the congregation to love Jesus and His word.
● Have a Spirit-filled pulse of the community’s needs and develop a vision to implement reach and change
that can lead the church to its mission within its multicultural community; lead, participate in, and support
its evangelizing outreach/mission ministries.
● Oversee children, youth, young adults, and adult ministries within the English Ministry;
● Lead Mandarin-speaking pastoral/staff members to oversee various ministries within the Chinese Ministry
and engage with Mandarin-speaking members; Provide leadership and planning for Sunday English
worship services and special services of the church where necessary.

Qualifications

● Professional fluency in English with the ability to communicate well (at least orally) in Mandarin Chinese
and with knowledge of Chinese/Asian culture.
● Proven leadership and administrative experience in a similar church setting
● Must share the same spiritual and biblical beliefs as PCAC and the C&MA, be able and willing to be
licensed and ordained in C&MA, meet the requirements established by the Alliance South Central District
of the C&MA, and incorporate teaching emphasizing Jesus Christ as Savior, Sanctifier, Healer, and
Coming King.
● Relational, authentic, gentle, desire to accept, understand and connect with people
● Team/ministry builder with strong communication, leadership, and peace-making skills
● Biblically sound preaching with attention to practical living
● Desire to work in a multi-generational and multicultural environment

Desirable Qualifications

● Master of Theology, Master of Divinity, or Master of Arts degree
● Has a family with a child(ren) in which the candidate demonstrates spiritual leadership
● Has a spiritual team, community, or accountability support within and outside the church
● Served in a church in some ministerial leadership capacity for at least three years
● Experience with multi-ethnic cultures

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following:
● A cover letter expressing your interest in the position and how you align with the roles of this pastoral
position and PCAC’s mission and vision.
● A resume detailing your education, experience, and relevant skills.
Please send all application materials to apply@pcactexas.org with the subject line “Lead/Senior Pastor
Application.”