- English Ministry Lead Pastor
- Life & Fruit Ministry of Korean Church of Dallas
- 1855 N. Josey Lane, Carrollton, TX 75006
- Denomination: KPCA
- www.yonhap.org | www.lifeandfruitchurch.com
- Full-Time
- Posted: November 4, 2025
Full-Time English Ministry (Life & Fruit) Lead Pastor About Korean Church of Dallas & Life & Fruit English Ministry Korean Church of Dallas (KCD), founded in 1966, will joyfully celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2026. As part of the Korean Presbyterian Church Abroad (KPCA), KCD planted Life & Fruit English Ministry (EM) in 2009 with a vision to cultivate a gospel-centered community for the next generation.
Life & Fruit is a warm and growing congregation of around 50 members, with Sunday attendance between 45–60. Our members include college students, singles, young families, and married couples with children.
Our mission is to glorify God by loving God, loving people, and making disciples. We are a community devoted to God’s Word, passionate about Christ-centered relationships, and deeply committed to missions both local and global. Previous pastors have served as missionaries, and that heart continues to shape who we are.
We are seeking a pastor who loves Christ, loves people, and desires to shepherd and grow with us for the glory of God.
Position Summary
The English Ministry Lead Pastor will shepherd the congregation through faithful preaching, teaching, and pastoral care. This pastor will equip believers for ministry, develop ministry leaders, and prayerfully cast vision for the church’s growth and mission. The pastor will also partner with the Korean Ministry (KM) pastoral team and leadership to serve together as one church body.
Qualifications
- Faith in Christ and biblical qualifications of an elder/pastor (1 Tim. 3; Titus 1; 1 Pet. 5)
- M.Div. (or equivalent) from an accredited seminary
- Ordained or willing to be ordained under KPCA
- Minimum 3 years of ministry experience (recent grads with experience considered)
- Doctrinally sound and clear in preaching and teaching
- Relationally mature; able to foster unity and healthy team dynamics
- Collaborative with KM leadership (bilingual preferred but not required)
Responsibilities
- Preach weekly and lead special services
- Provide pastoral care and discipleship
- Lead and develop ministry leaders and small group leaders
- Partner with Korean Ministry (KM) staff and education department
- Cast and communicate vision for spiritual growth and mission
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000 (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
- Additional Benefits Include:
- Retirement plan contribution
- Paid vacation
Application Process
Please submit the following materials to HR@yonhap.org (Attn: EM Pastoral Search
Committee):
- Resume (with photo of self and family)
- Statement of faith
- Personal testimony (conversion story and pastoral calling)
- Two sermon recordings (video preferred; audio accepted)
- Two recommendation letters (one from a pastor, one from a colleague or friend)
Application Deadline: December 31, 2025, or until the position is filled.