Cypress Planting Minister

TITLE: Cypress Planting Minister

REPORTS TO: Senior Pastor

RELATES CLOSELY WITH: Church Council, Church planting elder, Congregational Lead pastors, Church Planting Strategic Committee

SUPERVISES: Cypress Planting ministry team and designated support staff; small group leaders

HOURS: Full Time Salaried

NEED:

As the Cypress ministry continues to grow, there is an increasing urgency to staff this position to provide clear teaching and shepherding leadership in preparation for the church planting in the Greater Cypress region. 

OBJECTIVE:
The role of the Cypress Planting Minister is to build up and lead W’s church planting effort according to the church planting objectives of W’s Expanding the Tent vision. The Cypress Planting Minister will work closely with the Cypress elders, deacons and small group leaders to help accomplish the church planting mandate based upon WHCC’s mission and vision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Cypress Planting Minister will operate in four key areas:

1. Church Planting Leadership [30%]

• Support the Senior Pastor in the accomplishment of the church’s mission through ministry effectiveness evaluation, discernment, decision making, planning and overall direction of church staff.
• Facilitate the strategic planning for the Cypress planting work of key objectives; and establishment of annual goals.
• Working with the Cypress Planting ministry team and W’s Church planting strategic Committee to help formulate and execute the Cypress planting masterplan, with consideration for both Cypress and W’s ministry needs and timelines. 
• Evaluate ministry needs to communicate and assemble planting resources to support the planning effort and meet our strategic goals.
• Communicate to the Staff team, Church council and the Church Planting Strategic Committee regularly by providing regular reports on the planning, developments, and operations at the Greater Cypress church plant. 
• Lead day-to-day coordination of the Greater Cypress planting initiative within WHCC policies, budget approvals, and governance.
• Collaborate with leaders to develop evangelism, hospitality, and community outreach initiatives engaging residents and families in Greater Cypress.

2. Preaching, Teaching and Greater Cypress Ministry Development [30%]

• Lead the small group leaders’ pre-study for the entire Cypress planting zone .
• Lead the orientation, training, and evaluation of Cypress co-workers and any support staff, making full use of W’s resources to equip the planting zone.  
• Develop a Christ-honoring, people-caring, team-oriented ministry culture by motivating and mobilizing Cypress co-workers in recruitment and training process.
• Preach and teach God’s Word through worship services, Bible studies, discipleship programs, and ministry gatherings as assigned, in coordination with WHCC pastoral leadership.
• Develop a discipleship pathway supporting spiritual growth from gospel engagement through baptism, small groups, ministry service, and leadership development.
• Oversee the health and development of small groups; coach leaders and plan for multiplication as ministry grows.
• Collaborate with family, youth, and children’s ministry leaders to strengthen parenting support and intergenerational spiritual formation without assuming direct management of every program.

3. Pastoral Shepherding in the Cypress Planting Zone [30%]

• Shepherd and care for Cypress area coworkers in their spiritual walks, making sure that priority is given to the well-being of the workers over the work itself. 
• Demonstrate an example of servant leadership with a grace-oriented, yet faithful and accountable attitude. 
• Participate in pastoral ministry responsibilities—including worship services, weddings, funerals, baptisms, and communion, and other pastoral or administrative duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor. 
• Establish sustainable pastoral-care and follow-up practices for newcomers, members, and families in need.

4. Miscellaneous WHCC Responsibilities [10%]

• Maintaining communication with W’s Mandarin ministry team to ensure the adequate support and teamwork between W and the planting zone. 
• Lead and coordinate marriage enrichment retreats, including Marriage Enrichment Retreats (恩愛夫妻營) and Advanced Marriage Enrichment Retreats (夫妻進深營), providing ongoing support and discipleship to strengthen Christ-centered marriages and families.
• Support W’s ministry needs as assigned by the Senior Pastor. 

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree (MA/MDiv/ThM or equivalent)
• Church Council and vocational ministry experience preferred
• Bilingual Chinese and English preferred, must be fluent in English (verbal and written)
• Committed disciple of Christ who is regularly involved in the life of the church and community that demonstrates a shepherd’s temperament with a servant-leader/mentor attitude and inclination
• Effective management, interpersonal, and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Strong people and communication skills, able to uphold biblical values with ministry decision making and build teams.  
• Experience in recruiting, training, organizing and leading volunteers a must
• A willingness to grow and ability to adapt to the inevitable changes found in planting a new church