- Oversee and enhance weekly programs for adults and children, cultivating a
safe, welcoming, and relational environment where internationals can
experience care, community, and opportunities to explore faith in Jesus.
- Lead spiritual formation efforts for internationals and volunteers, with a long-
term vision of developing a thriving fellowship that integrates fully into the
broader UPC community.
- In collaboration with the Director of Outreach, provide care through prayer,
encouragement, visitation, and wise counsel, and conflict resolution for
participants and volunteers.
- Recruit, equip, and support volunteers, fostering a healthy and sustainable
ministry team.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with local and global ministry
organizations (e.g., China Outreach Ministries, Bridges International,
International Friendship House) to maximize shared impact and resource
alignment.
- Coordinate regularly with UPC’s Language Institute to ensure alignment,
consistency, and collaboration in serving shared communities.
- Partner with the Director of Outreach to develop supportive programs for
individuals returning to home countries.
- Lead the planning and execution of key Global Friends events, including
seasonal celebrations such as Christmas, Lunar New Year, and Easter.
- Oversee ministry communications by collaborating with the Communications
team, managing web and promotional updates, creating engaging content
for the congregation and participants.
- Participate in corporate worship and engage in UPC staff and department
meetings as part of the broader ministry team.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Deep and growing faith in Jesus Christ and a theology consistent with the
mission of UPC. Has read and understood the “Essential Tenets” and agreed to
support them in the work they do at UPC.
- Cross-cultural competency and awareness.
• A working understanding of healthy missions and
service practices. A
demonstrated ability to equip others in missional living practices.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience leading a church-based outreach ministry
program, community development, or human services initiatives.
