Juanito Torres
Surrey,British Columbia
Summary
Seasoned Lead Pastor offering 21 years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to growing church. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by gospel. Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development and mission-oriented strategic planning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pastor
Living Hope Christian Church
333 6th St. New Westminster BC
02.2002 - Current
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
Diploma of Ministry in Missional Ecclesiology - Missions
South East Asia Theological School
Phillipines04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Rizal Technological University
Philippines10.1985
Skills
- Interdenominational Networking
- Congregational Care
- Organizational Leadership
- Hospice Visits
- Community Support
- Administering Social Media Accounts
- Outreach Initiatives
- Spiritual Leadership
- Family Support
- Community Service
- Worship Service Planning
- Team Meetings
- Strategic Planning
- Pastoral counseling
Affiliations
- Member of Baptist General Conference of Canada
Timeline
Lead Pastor
Living Hope Christian Church
02.2002 - Current
Diploma of Ministry in Missional Ecclesiology - Missions
South East Asia Theological School
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Rizal Technological University