General Information

Job Title:

Full-time Assistant Pastor for English-Speaking Congregants: Korean United Church of Philadelphia

Job Description:

Established in 1968, Korean United Church of Philadelphia (KUCP) is a historic Korean church in the city of Philadelphia. In the summer of 2023, Reverend Daniel Kwon was installed as the seventh senior pastor. Unlike the typical senior pastor of Korean churches in America, Reverend Kwon is a second-generation Korean-American leading a congregation that includes first-generation immigrants, second-generation Korean Americans, and people of different walks of life. It is an exciting time of rebuilding the church, and we look forward to working with someone who wants to partner with us in the future of the Korean American church.

The position to be filled: Full-time Assistant Pastor for English-Speaking Congregants

  • The pastor will be working closely with all pastoral staff, especially with the senior pastor
  • The pastor will be preaching on a rotation with the senior pastor for the English service
  • The pastor will minister to the English-speaking congregants through small group, visitations and events

Position Qualifications:

Qualifications:

  1. Master of Divinity (MDiv) or equivalent from an accredited theological seminary
  2. Minimum 3 years of pastoral experience
  3. Fluent in English, Korean language proficiency is a plus
  4. Praise leading is a plus

Documents to Apply:

  1. Resume with photo of self and family
  2. Statement of Faith
  3. Personal Testimony
  4. MDiv diploma (copy)
  5. Certificate of Ordination (copy)
  6. 2 Recent Sermon Videos
  7. 2 Recommendation Letters from Pastor, Friend or Colleague (Please inform the recommender to send the letter directly to kucp@kucp.org)
  8. Child Abuse / Criminal Clearance Background Check, if completed

Compensation: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Generally $60,000 – $80,000/year with benefits

Send to: kucp@kucp.org (attention: Pastoral Search Committee)

Deadline: Until the position is filled

Church Website: www.kucp.org

Church Office: 215-927-0630

Submitted documents will not be returned

Application Deadline

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

$55k-$70k

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Korean United Church of Philadelphia

Contact Name & Contact Info

(215) 927-0630
kucp@kucp.org

Industry

Church

Denomination

Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

City, State

Philadelphia, PA

Description of Organization

Established in 1968, Korean United Church of Philadelphia (KUCP) is a historic Korean church in the city of Philadelphia. In the summer of 2023, Reverend Daniel Kwon was installed as the seventh senior pastor. Unlike the typical senior pastor of Korean churches in America, Reverend Kwon is a second-generation Korean-American leading a congregation that includes first-generation immigrants, second-generation Korean Americans, and people of different walks of life. It is an exciting time of rebuilding the church, and we look forward to working with someone who wants to partner with us in the future of the Korean American church.

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