The Evangelical Church of Bangkok (ECB) is in the process of searching for a Spiritual Formation Pastor to join the ECB team in our pursuit of God’s mission for the church.
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 has over the past six decades grown from a preaching post for missionaries into a multicultural faith community of around 1,000 adults and 200 children from 65+ 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.
In line with Jesus’ desire for His church, ECB’s mission consists of making disciples for global impact. Central to this mission is ECB’s emphasis on age-appropriate discipleship programs (adults, students and children), 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.
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 has over the past six decades grown from a preaching post for missionaries into a multicultural faith community of around 1,000 adults and 200 children from 65+ 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.
In line with Jesus’ desire for His church, ECB’s mission consists of making disciples for global impact. Central to this mission is ECB’s emphasis on age-appropriate discipleship programs (adults, students and children), 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.
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 28 people, including pastors (4), ministry leaders (4), office staff (7) and facility staff (13). The ministries are further supported by a committed team of ministry heads and hundreds of ministry volunteers.
2. Spiritual Formation Pastor (Fulltime)
I. Purpose of the role:
Design, oversee, and execute 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 ministries, in close partnership with the Spiritual Formation Associate and respective Ministry Heads. Applicable areas of ministry:
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:
IV.Application:
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit the following documents and information per email to [email protected]:
I. Purpose of the role:
Design, oversee, and execute 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 ministries, in close partnership with the Spiritual Formation Associate and respective Ministry Heads. Applicable areas of ministry:
a.Children ministry (Crosstown).
b.Youth ministry (Exchange).
c.Discipleship classes.
d.Prayer ministry.
e.Counseling ministry (Core Journey).
f. Spiritual retreats/direction.
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:
a. Spirit-filled follower of the Lord Jesus Christ.
b. Agrees with ECB’s statement of faith and mission and vision.
c. Upholds biblical standards of conduct that reflect Christ’s high call.
d. Demonstrates a caring heart for people and discipleship.
e. Part of ECB’s faith community or willing to become part of it.
2. Education and Experience:a. Completion of an advanced degree in theology from an accredited Bible college
or seminary (MDiv or equivalent degree is preferred).
b. Minimum of ten (10) years of leadership experience in a congregation of 250 or more.
c. Ordination with theological examination is preferred.
d. Experience with ministering in a multicultural context.
3. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:a. Advanced knowledge of the Scriptures.
b. Gifted public speaker or teacher.
c. Experienced Bible teacher who can engage people in developing a biblical worldview.
d. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Bilingual+ preferred).
e. Proven organizational and coordination skills.
f. Ability to identify and develop new leaders.
g. Ability to lead collaboratively, build teams, and empower people to carry out ECB’s (community life) vision.
h. Experience with living, studying, or working abroad (preferred).
i. Loves multicultural ministry and understands third-culture dynamics.
j. Affinity with Southeast Asia (preferred).
IV.Application:
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit the following documents and information per email to [email protected]:
● Resume (CV).
● Statement of motivation and sense of God’s leading for submitting this application
(1 page).
● Faith story and testimony of current walk with Jesus Christ (1-2 pages).