The Evangelical Church of Bangkok (ECB) is seeking a Discipleship Pastor to join our leadership team as we pursue our mission of making disciples for global impact. This position requires a minimum commitment of three years. Applications will begin to be reviewed on February 1, 2026, with an anticipated start date between May and September 2026, depending on visa requirements.
1.ECB Church Profile
ECB is an international church located in the heart of Bangkok (Thailand). ECB was founded in 1966 by the Christian & Missionary Alliance and over the past six decades it has grown from a preaching post for missionaries into a multicultural faith community of around 1,000 adults and 200 children from 50+ nations around the world. Next to the centrality of Jesus, ECB’s ministry is built on faithfulness to the Word of God, prayer as a matter of first importance and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
At ECB we are passionate about our mission of making disciples for global impact who reflect Jesus in all of life. Central to this mission is ECB’s emphasis on age-appropriate discipleship programs (children, youth, adults), LIFE groups (the smaller expression of the larger community of faith) and partnerships with various Christian NGO’s, through which ECB implements its missional strategy. For this reason, ECB is strategically organized in four ecosystems: Community Life, Spiritual Formation, Mobilization, and Shared Services.
ECB’s faith community consists of many different cultural and denominational backgrounds, which gives the church a unique feel. ECB’s texture can be best described as one of passionate participation in corporate worship gatherings, hunger for spiritual growth and active participation by ministry volunteers.
1.ECB Church Profile
ECB is an international church located in the heart of Bangkok (Thailand). ECB was founded in 1966 by the Christian & Missionary Alliance and over the past six decades it has grown from a preaching post for missionaries into a multicultural faith community of around 1,000 adults and 200 children from 50+ nations around the world. Next to the centrality of Jesus, ECB’s ministry is built on faithfulness to the Word of God, prayer as a matter of first importance and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
At ECB we are passionate about our mission of making disciples for global impact who reflect Jesus in all of life. Central to this mission is ECB’s emphasis on age-appropriate discipleship programs (children, youth, adults), LIFE groups (the smaller expression of the larger community of faith) and partnerships with various Christian NGO’s, through which ECB implements its missional strategy. For this reason, ECB is strategically organized in four ecosystems: Community Life, Spiritual Formation, Mobilization, and Shared Services.
ECB’s faith community consists of many different cultural and denominational backgrounds, which gives the church a unique feel. ECB’s texture can be best described as one of passionate participation in corporate worship gatherings, hunger for spiritual growth and active participation by ministry volunteers.
International church ministry in a city like Bangkok comes with multiple opportunities and challenges. Shaping and maintaining a welcoming community as the foundation for discipleship, equipping followers of Christ for disciple-making in their everyday spheres of life and increasing ECB’s missional footprint are just three of the many opportunities for ECB in the coming years. International church ministry also comes with challenges, which include doing ministry in an intercultural and bilingual setting and the ongoing need to recruit ministry volunteers given the transient nature of the congregation.
ECB employs a full-time team of 30 people, including pastors, ministry leaders, office staff and facility staff. The ministries are further supported by a committed team of ministry heads and hundreds of ministry volunteers.
Thus, we believe God has uniquely positioned ECB to reach the nations for Christ. We are passionate about fostering a vibrant church where people are nurtured in community, transformed through discipleship, and empowered for global impact. With this in mind, we are praying for God to form a team called to pursue this amazing opportunity in the unity of the Spirit. Is God calling you to join our team?
2. Discipleship Pastor (Full-Time, 40 hrs/week)
Location: On-site at ECB, Bangkok
ECB Ecosystem: Spiritual Formation
Internal Leadership Category: L5
Reports to: Lead Pastor
I. Purpose of the Role
The Discipleship Pastor designs, oversees, and executes the Spiritual Formation Ecosystem to help followers of Jesus be transformed through discipleship in a way that compels them to know and encounter God, and find lasting freedom and fullness in Christ.
II. Key Responsibilities
1. Pastoral leadership and oversight of ECB's Spiritual Formation Ecosystem, in close partnership with the Spiritual Formation Associate and respective Ministry Heads. Applicable areas of ministry to oversee:
2.Development and implementation of ECB’s Spiritual Formation vision and strategies, in line with ECB's overall mission, vision and values.
3.Recruit, shepherd, develop and empower ministry heads and volunteers.
4.Preaching (8-10 times per year) and teaching (Spiritual Formation ministries).
III. Qualifications
1. Spiritual:
2.Education and Experience:
3.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
IV. Reporting & Team Structure
V. Application Process
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit the following:
Location: On-site at ECB, Bangkok
ECB Ecosystem: Spiritual Formation
Internal Leadership Category: L5
Reports to: Lead Pastor
I. Purpose of the Role
The Discipleship Pastor designs, oversees, and executes the Spiritual Formation Ecosystem to help followers of Jesus be transformed through discipleship in a way that compels them to know and encounter God, and find lasting freedom and fullness in Christ.
II. Key Responsibilities
1. Pastoral leadership and oversight of ECB's Spiritual Formation Ecosystem, in close partnership with the Spiritual Formation Associate and respective Ministry Heads. Applicable areas of ministry to oversee:
- Children Ministry (Crosstown).
- Youth Ministry (Exchange).
- Adult Discipleship classes.
- Prayer Ministry.
- Counseling Ministry (Core Journey).
2.Development and implementation of ECB’s Spiritual Formation vision and strategies, in line with ECB's overall mission, vision and values.
3.Recruit, shepherd, develop and empower ministry heads and volunteers.
4.Preaching (8-10 times per year) and teaching (Spiritual Formation ministries).
III. Qualifications
1. Spiritual:
- Spirit-filled follower of the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Agrees with ECB’s statement of faith and mission and vision.
- Upholds biblical standards of conduct that reflect Christ’s high call.
- Demonstrates a caring heart for people and discipleship.
2.Education and Experience:
- Completion of an advanced degree in theology from an accredited Bible college
- Minimum of ten (10) years of leadership experience in a congregation of at 250 or more.
- Ordination with theological examination. C&MA credentials preferred.
- Experience with ministering in a multicultural context.
3.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of the Scriptures and theology.
- Gifted public speaker or teacher.
- Experienced Bible teacher who can engage people in developing a biblical worldview.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Bilingual+ preferred).
- Proven organizational and coordination skills.
- Ability to identify and develop new leaders.
- Ability to lead collaboratively, build teams, and empower people to carry out ECB’s vision for the Spiritual Formation Ecosystem.
- Experience with living, studying, or working abroad (preferred).
- Loves multicultural ministry and understands third-culture dynamics.
- Affinity with South-east Asia (preferred).
IV. Reporting & Team Structure
- Base: Full-time role based in Bangkok, Thailand.
- Reports to: Lead Pastor
- Involvement: Requires participation in pastoral team meetings, staff meetings, Spiritual Formation Team meetings, teaching courses, preaching occasionally, and full involvement on Sundays.
- Collaborates with: All ecosystem pastors, and ministry heads of Crosstown, Exchange, Adult Discipleship, Prayer, and Core Journey.
- Schedule: Full-time, approx. 50 hours per week, including every weekend and some evenings.
- Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in Thailand (ECB will support visa and work permit processes for the successful candidate, if applicable).
- Compensation and Benefits: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
V. Application Process
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit the following:
- Resume (CV) outlining ministry and cross-cultural experience.
- Statement of motivation and sense of God’s leading (1 page)
- Faith story and philosophy of discipleship ministry (1–2 pages)
- Three references (personal, pastoral, professional)
- To apply to this ministry position, please complete the online application by clicking the button below.