Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
2024 receiReceived award for Bush Chaplain of the year.
Languages
Timeline
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Joe Eka

18 Hibiscus Ave, Trunding 4874,QLD

Summary

Dynamic Senior Pastor with extensive experience at Assemblies of God, excelling in public speaking and organizational leadership. Successfully implemented outreach programs that significantly enhanced community engagement and spiritual growth. Adept at providing pastoral care and crisis management, fostering a supportive environment for congregants during challenging times.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Pastor

Assemblies of God
  • Delivered engaging sermons that inspired congregation growth and spiritual development.
  • Facilitated community outreach programs to foster relationship building and support local needs.
  • Provided pastoral care, counseling individuals and families through various life challenges.
  • Coordinated worship services, ensuring smooth execution of weekly activities and events.
  • Implemented strategic initiatives to improve church outreach effectiveness and community impact.
  • Mentored junior staff and volunteers, promoting professional development within church ministry teams.

Church Planter

Assemblies of God
  • Developed outreach programs to engage community members and foster relationships.
  • Coordinated worship services, ensuring smooth execution of events and activities.
  • Facilitated small group discussions, encouraging participation and spiritual growth among participants.
  • Implemented volunteer training sessions to enhance skills and increase engagement in church activities.
  • Cultivated partnerships with local organizations to support community service projects and outreach efforts.
  • Developed and implemented effective discipleship programs to deepen congregants'' spiritual growth and commitment to the church.
  • Established a vibrant congregation by starting and growing a new church community from the ground up.

Senior Pastor - St Luke's

Uniting Church
09.2024 - Current
  • Led worship services, fostering spiritual growth and community engagement.
  • Developed sermon series addressing contemporary issues and biblical teachings.
  • Provided pastoral care, offering support to congregants in times of need.
  • Coordinated church events, enhancing fellowship and outreach initiatives.
  • Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Fostered an environment of inclusivity and acceptance within the church, welcoming diverse perspectives and backgrounds while cultivating unity around shared faith values.

Bush Chaplain

Frontier Services
01.2022 - Current

Conducted regular chaplaincy visits, ensuring emotiinal well-being of clients

Discipling groups of people in Indigenous communities

Spiritual support

Pastoring the local church

Disaster relief

Conducting funerals

Facilitating prayer meetings

Facilitating communion services

Facilitating Bible Study Groups

Conference speaker

Training Leaders

Taking part in Anzac Services

Liaising with Presbytery members

Networking with community leaders and organisations

Performing Baptisms

Leading Worship Services

Community Outreach & Evangelism

  • Provided spiritual guidance and support to individuals in crisis situations.

Church Planter

Frontier Services
01.2022 - Current
  • Implemented strategic planning processes to guide church growth while staying aligned with its vision and mission statements.
  • Prepared individuals for leadership roles within the church by offering ongoing training opportunities focused on spiritual development and practical skills.
  • Cultivated a diverse congregation by creating inclusive environments where individuals from varying backgrounds could feel welcomed and valued.
  • Provided pastoral care for congregants during times of crisis or personal struggle through counseling sessions, hospital visits, and prayer support.
  • Strengthened relationships within the community through regular outreach events, service projects, and collaboration with local organizations.
  • Created engaging sermon series that addressed relevant topics and encouraged attendees to apply biblical principles in their daily lives.
  • Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.222

Education

Diploma - Ministry

Faith Bible College
New Zealand

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Organizational leadership
  • Congregational care
  • Pastoral care
  • Public speaking
  • Preaching
  • Officiating
  • Marriage counseling
  • Discipleship training
  • Crisis management

Certification

Comissioned by Uniting Church to be a Bush Chaplain


Diploma of ministry - Faith Bible College


? AOG certification



2024 receiReceived award for Bush Chaplain of the year.

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Languages

PNG - Melpa & Pidgeon
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Pastor - St Luke's

Uniting Church
09.2024 - Current

Bush Chaplain

Frontier Services
01.2022 - Current

Church Planter

Frontier Services
01.2022 - Current

Senior Pastor

Assemblies of God

Church Planter

Assemblies of God

Diploma - Ministry

Faith Bible College
Joe Eka