English Ministry Pastor / Director Abundant Baptist Church of Denver

Abundant Baptist Church of Denver Aurora, CO Role Overview 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. Primary Responsibilities 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. Qualifications 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, KakaoTalk, 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. Compensation Benefits: Professional development stipend (amount to be discussed and allotted yearly) #J-18808-Ljbffr Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary