English Ministry Pastor​/Director Abundant Baptist Church of Denver

Abundant Baptist Church of Denver
Aurora, CO
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Location:

Aurora, CO (Sundays in-person; weekdays can be remote)

Hours:

approx. 10-12 hours/week

Reports To:

Senior Pastor

The part-time EM Pastor/Director is responsible for the primary spiritual feeding and pastoral care of the English-speaking congregation. The focus of this role is high-quality Sunday preaching and the intentional discipleship of a core group of leaders.

• Sunday Worship & Preaching (Approx. 7-8 hours/week)
  • Prepare and deliver gospel-centered sermons for the weekly Sunday EM service.
  • Oversee the order of worship and collaborate with the praise team/volunteers.
  • Be present on Sundays for "lobby time" to welcome newcomers and engage with the congregation.
• Discipleship & Leadership Development (Approx. 2-3 hours/week)
  • Lead a weekly or bi-weekly discipleship group (e.g., Small Group leaders or a Core Team).
  • Mentor 1-2 emerging leaders through one-on-one meetings.
  • Provide curriculum or topical guidance for EM small groups.
• Pastoral Care & Admin (Approx. 1 hour/week)
  • Provide urgent pastoral counseling and prayer as needed (via phone, video call, or in-person) or be able to connect congregants to resources if unable to directly support.
  • Maintain regular communication with the Senior Pastor and Korean Ministry (KM) staff regarding church-wide alignment.
  • Submit weekly announcements or bulletin content for the EM to the media team.

• Education:
  
  Currently enrolled in or graduated from an accredited Seminary (M.Div preferred).
• Cultural Competency & Heart for the Diaspora:
  An understanding of the Korean-American experience and a calling to serve the second-generation Korean-American community.
• Communication:
  Strong oratorical skills and the ability to use digital platforms (e.g., Slack, Kakao Talk, iMessage, e-mail, etc.) effectively for a part-time schedule.
• Language:
  Fluency in English is required; conversational Korean (or a strong willingness to learn) is preferred but not required for communication with the KM.
• Self-Starter:
  Since this is part-time, the candidate must be highly organized and able to manage their time without daily on-site supervision.

• Benefits:
  Professional development stipend (amount to be discussed and allotted yearly)