COMMUNITY CHURCH HONG KONG

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TASKS/ACTIVITIES

REMUNERATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

 

TASKS/ACTIVITIES

Which of the following pastoral activities do you consider to be most important as you look to the future? Please choose at least eight and number in order of preference.

  1. Administration
  2. 5 Pastoral calling
  3. 6 Education for children/youth
  4. 3 Education for adults
  5. 2 Relating the Faith to ethical issues in business/diplomacy/employment/home/etc.
  6. Community projects
  7. 1 Conducting worship and preaching
  8. 4 Small groups
  9. Cross-cultural relations with Christians and nationals of host country
  10. 8 Pastoral counseling
  11. Orientation and cultural studies of host country
  12. Committee work
  13. Personal evangelism
  14. Relating faith to living abroad
  15. Enlistment of new members
  16. 7 Other: Integration of needs of diverse nationalities and denominations
  17. Other: Preparatory work towards baptism/ confirmation of adults and youth

How many work hours in a typical week is the pastor expected to spend on top priorities?

  • A 40 HOUR WORK WEEK IS EXPECTED, BUT HOURS ARE FLEXIBLE DUE TO THE NATURE AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB.
  • (Please indicate for each of the choices above, including time for preparation.)
  • Hours: 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 over 20
  • 1st choice _____ __g__ _____ _____ _____
  • 2nd choice _____ __e__ _____ _____ _____
  • 3rd choice _____ __d__ _____ _____ _____
  • 4th choice _____ __h__ _____ _____ _____
  • 5th choice __b__ _____ _____ _____ _____
  • 6th choice __c__ _____ _____ _____ _____
  • 7th choice __p__ _____ _____ _____ _____
  • 8th choice __j___ _____ _____ _____ _____
  • All other duties _xxx_ _____ _____ _____ _____
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    The special experience or training desired:

    • OVERSEAS EXPERIENCE PREFERRED. ABLE TO COPE WITH A COSMOPOLITAN, MULTI-DENOMINATIONAL, MULTI-RACIAL, MULTI-TALENTED CHURCH, MUST BE ORDAINED.

    To be more effective, what language would be desired other than English? Would it be essential/helpful?

    • CANTONESE AND/OR MANDARIN WOULD BE HELPFUL, BUT NOT ESSENTIAL

    REMUNERATION

    The call or contract term of the pastor will be for:

    • A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS, RENEWABLE FOR TWO YEARS

    Are contracts negotiable at the end of each contract period?

    • YES, FOR SUCCESSIVE TWO YEAR PERIODS

    The starting salary range, based upon the experience of the pastor, will be:

    • HK $ 32,000 PER MONTH, WHICH  IS APPROXIMATELY US $ 49,000 PER ANNUM

    The average annual increase during the last three years has been US $

    • NOT APPLICABLE AS THE CHURCH EXISTS ONLY SINCE JAN 1997

    Will the pastor have to pay income tax in the country of residence aboard, and what will the rate of tax be?

    • THE INCOME TAX IS NEGOTIABLE
    • (FOR REFERENCE ONLY: MAXIMUM TAX RATE IS 15% ON SALARY INCOME AFTER A FEW DEDUCTIONS)

    How will the pastor's salary compare to average salaries earned by church council members?

    • COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE VOLUNTEERS, THEREFORE SALARY OF MINISTER NOT COMPARIBLE WITH SALARIES OF COUNCIL MEMBERS.
    • IN HONG KONG THE SALARIES VARY WIDELY.

    Available budget for covering costs of education for children in grades 1 through 12:

    • COST OF EDUCATION IS NEGOTIABLE.

    Type of schooling will be:

    • VARIOUS INTERNATIONAL ANGLO-SAXON SCHOOLS AVAILABLE IN HONG KONG

    Benefits provided: (estimate annual value, converted to US dollar sums)

    • A. Pension
    • B. Health/hospitalization
    • C. Major medical
    • D. Disability insurance
    • E. Social Security
    • F. Rented value of parsonage or housing permitted
    • G. Utilities
    • H. Auto allowance
    • I. Travel to Pastor /Spouse Conference
    • J. Continuing education
    • K. Book allowance
    • L. Annual vacation allowance for travel home for family
    • M. Moving expenses to the field, or shipping weight allowance
    • N. Moving allowance from field
    • O. Terminal pay (Returning-home clergy often cannot be considered for a home-call unless they are available for interview. It is considered reasonable if at least 3 months salary be provided to assist in relocation.)
    • P. Other
    • Q. Other
    1. A. PENSION: 5% OF BASIC SALARY;
    2. B. HEALTH/HOSPITALIZATION INSURANCE PREMIUM: US$ 1000/YEAR FOR THE PASTOR AND THE SAME AMOUNT FOR THE SPOUSE (IF APPLICABLE);
  • (C), (D) AND (E) NONE;
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    1. F. QUARTERS PROVIDED;
    2. G. UTILITIES ARE FREE EXCEPT FOR PERSONAL LONG-DISTANCE CALLS;
    3. H. LOCAL TRAVELING ALLOWANCE PROVIDED, NO CAR PROVIDED;
    4. I. YES, TRAVEL TO PASTOR/SPOUSE CONFERENCE ONCE A YEAR IN ASIA;
    5. J. THE CONFERENCE MENTIONED IN (I)
    6. K. ANY READING MATERIAL NECESSARY FOR CHURCH PURPOSES WOULD BE REIMBURSED BY THE TREASURER
    7. L. RETURN ECONOMY AIR TICKETS FOR PASTOR & SPOUSE;
    8. M. YES, 1 CONTAINER;
    9. N. YES, 1 CONTAINER;
    10. O. N/A;
    11. P. MOVING ALLOWANCE TO HK: NEGOTIABLE ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS

    Parsonage/Manse information.

    Number of bedrooms: THREE BEDROOM APARTMENT, 1,600 SQFT

    Furnished, except for: FULLY FURNISHED

     

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