John Wilton
South Brookfield,NS
Summary
Seasoned pastor with 34 years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership. My heart in ministry has been based on a shepherding model emphasizing the importance of relationship with God through Christ and with one another.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pastor
Birch Cove Baptist Church
06.1997 - 06.2023
- Provided pastoral care to congregation members, offering guidance, support, and counseling when needed.
- Met weekly with church staff and monthly with the deacons.
- Implemented new discipleship programs aimed at deepening believers'' understanding of their faith journey.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain relevant knowledge in theology and pastoral leadership practices.
- Communicated effectively with church staff members to ensure efficient coordination of administrative tasks and event planning.
- Assisted families during times of crisis by providing compassionate pastoral care, prayer support, and guidance.
- Provided premarital counseling and officiated weddings, helping couples establish a strong foundation for their marriages.
- Planned and led weekly worship services, prepared and delivered messages.
- Led weekly prayer meetings, bible studies and Alpha Ministry
- Led and oversaw a multi staff ministry team.
- Conducted special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Created and led a pastoral ministry team including regular training sessions.
- Led the congregation through a major building expansion.
- Served as Moderator of Halifax Association of Baptist
- Chaired Bayside Camp board of directors, led and oversaw building of the new Bayside Camp
Senior Pastor
Hazelbrook & Alexandra Baptist Churches
07.1989 - 06.1997
Staff Member
Canadian Bible Society
06.1995 - 05.1997
Chaplan
Atlantic Baptist Nursing Home
04.1994 - 04.1995
Student Pastor
New Elm Union Church & Kejimkujik National Park
06.1987 - 08.1987
Education
Master of Divinity - Emphasis On Counseling
Acadia University
Wolfville, NS04.1989
Bachelor of Arts -
Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario04.1985
Skills
- Authentic love and care for people from diverse backgrounds and across generations
- Passion for biblical preaching
- Leadership in prayer ministry
- Working as part of a team
- Counseling and caring through crisis
Timeline
Lead Pastor
Birch Cove Baptist Church
06.1997 - 06.2023
Staff Member
Canadian Bible Society
06.1995 - 05.1997
Chaplan
Atlantic Baptist Nursing Home
04.1994 - 04.1995
Senior Pastor
Hazelbrook & Alexandra Baptist Churches
07.1989 - 06.1997
Student Pastor
New Elm Union Church & Kejimkujik National Park
06.1987 - 08.1987
Master of Divinity - Emphasis On Counseling
Acadia University
Bachelor of Arts -
Carleton University
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