Hao Zhang
Bengbu,Anhui
Summary
Accomplished Senior Pastor and Counselor with a proven track record in pastoral care, congregational leadership, and marriage counseling. Leveraged organizational leadership and empathy to foster spiritual growth and enhance community engagement. Successfully expanded mission outreach, increasing global impact, and mentored over 180 missionaries, demonstrating a unique blend of spiritual cultivation and volunteer management. Accomplished senior pastor bringing more than 30 years of expertise in cultivating and shepherding community. Successful providing discipleship, welcoming new members, facilitating pastoral care and preaching to community. Accomplished in contributing to spiritual formation and disciple-making efforts. Excited to bring talent and spiritual leadership to growing church.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
Self-employed
02.2018 - Current
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Enhanced spiritual growth for church members through regular pastoral counseling sessions and personalized guidance.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
- Led dynamic worship services on a weekly basis, fostering an atmosphere of spiritual reflection and connection for congregants.
- Expanded missions outreach efforts to include partnerships with international organizations, increasing global impact on communities in need.
- Facilitated spiritual growth opportunities through small group leadership development, empowering lay leaders to take on increased responsibilities within the congregation.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to expand ministry offerings, ensuring alignment with the church''s mission and vision.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
- Elevated congregation engagement by developing thought-provoking sermons and promoting open discussions.
- Nurtured a culture of volunteerism within the church community by developing opportunities for individuals to contribute their unique skills and talents in service to others.
Counselor of Family and Marriage
Self-employed
01.2018 - Current
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and selfsufficiency.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- Contributed to a supportive work environment by sharing knowledge, resources, and new findings within the counseling field.
Pastoral Counselor
Self-employed
04.2006 - 09.2017
- Expanded congregational awareness of mental health issues by incorporating educational resources and information into sermons, workshops, or presentations.
- Assisted families in navigating life transitions such as baptisms, weddings, or end-of-life decisions by providing spiritual counsel and practical guidance.
- Cultivated a warm environment of trust that enabled individuals to share openly about their struggles during one-on-one counseling sessions or group discussions.
- Connected congregants in need of additional professional help with appropriate resources such as mental health professionals or community organizations.
- Enhanced congregants'' well-being with empathetic listening, thoughtful responses, and tailored advice based on their unique needs.
- Provided spiritual guidance and support by conducting individual counseling sessions for various personal and emotional issues.
- Recruited trained, supervised volunteers who served as lay ministers for different aspects of pastoral care within the congregation.
- Guided grieving families through funeral planning processes while providing compassionate counsel during times of loss.
Pastoral Assistant
Self-employed
02.1990 - 01.2006
- Enhanced congregation engagement by integrating modern multimedia and interactive elements into sermons.
- Mentored youth group members through regular meetings, fostering strong relationships while imparting valuable life lessons grounded in faith principles.
- Led small group Bible studies to nurture spiritual growth among members while stimulating thought-provoking discussions on faith-related topics.
- Organized relevant workshops for adult education programs, promoting knowledge-sharing among congregants on pertinent theological subjects.
- Strengthened community outreach efforts with innovative programs and initiatives, increasing membership and participation.
- Facilitated conflict resolution within the congregation when necessary by employing active listening skills combined with Biblical wisdom.
- Contributed to the development of strategic plans for church growth and expansion, implementing targeted actions for success.
- Demonstrated adaptability by stepping into various roles within the ministry as needed to support overall mission objectives.
- Developed meaningful relationships with congregation members through attentive pastoral care, fostering a supportive environment.
- Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
- Assisted with fundraising activities.
- Supported religious leaders in performing various duties.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for youth.
- Educated members of congregation on religious beliefs and practices.
- Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from congregation.
- Trained 180+ new missionaries on effectively sharing word God in rural community.
Education
Counselor of Marriage And Family - Marriage And Family Counseling
China National Training Network
Online Training01.2021
Certificate of Completion - “Christ Alone” And “Theology of Sanctification”
Harvest Theological Seminary
Hong Kong02.2010
Bachelor of Science - Theology Study
Christian Yiqun Theology College
Macau04.2006
Skills
- Teaching
- Organizational Leadership
- Pastoral Care
- Congregational care
- Preaching
- Marriage counseling
- Biblical Knowledge
- Discipleship training
- Preaching Excellence
- Spiritual cultivation
- Spiritual leadership
- Volunteer Management
- Prayer leadership
- Church planting background
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Self-employed
02.2018 - Current
Counselor of Family and Marriage
Self-employed
01.2018 - Current
Pastoral Counselor
Self-employed
04.2006 - 09.2017
Pastoral Assistant
Self-employed
02.1990 - 01.2006
Counselor of Marriage And Family - Marriage And Family Counseling
China National Training Network
Certificate of Completion - “Christ Alone” And “Theology of Sanctification”
Harvest Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Theology Study
Christian Yiqun Theology College
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