Henry Burbano
Henry Burbano is an experienced pastor, church planter, and community leader with 24 years of pastoral and ministry experience in Ecuador and the United States. His background includes church planting, pastoral leadership, preaching and teaching, counseling, discipleship, leadership development, and community outreach. He has served in leadership roles within the Evangelical Covenant Church, including president of the Evangelical Covenant Church of Ecuador and president of the Confraternity of Spanish-Speaking Evangelical Covenant Churches. He is experienced in developing ministry vision, building teams, mentoring emerging leaders, and creating strong relationships within multicultural communities. Henry is a collaborative and culturally aware leader with a strong commitment to serving individuals, families, churches, and communities. His experience includes working with youth, supporting families, developing community partnerships, participating in international mission initiatives, and collaborating with leaders from diverse cultural backgrounds. He brings strengths in strategic leadership, pastoral care, counseling, team building, teaching, and community engagement, along with a passion for developing people and creating healthy, sustainable ministry environments.
Work History
Church Planter and Pastor
- Developing vision and mission
- Building community relationships and outreach
- Sharing the Gospel and evangelizing
- Developing disciples and encouraging spiritual growth
- Recruiting and developing leaders
- Building teams and coordinating volunteers
- Providing pastoral care and counseling
- Preaching and teaching
- Supporting church growth and sustainability
- Developing community partnerships and service opportunities
- USA - 8 years
Church Planter and Pastor
- Developing vision and mission
- Building community relationships and outreach
- Sharing the Gospel and evangelizing
- Developing disciples and encouraging spiritual growth
- Recruiting and developing leaders
- Building teams and coordinating volunteers
- Providing pastoral care and counseling
- Preaching and teaching
- Supporting church growth and sustainability
- Developing community partnerships and service opportunities
- USA - 8 years
Pastor & Church Leader
- Providing pastoral leadership and spiritual guidance
- Preaching and teaching
- Counseling individuals and families
- Training and equipping emerging leaders
- Developing programs for families, youth, and communities
- Building multicultural relationships and partnerships
- Providing family support and pastoral care
- Leading teams and coordinating ministry activities
- Delegating responsibilities and empowering others
- Mentoring individuals through personal and community challenges
- Ecuador - 16 years
President
- Providing organizational and spiritual leadership
- Establishing vision and strategic direction
- Developing and mentoring church leaders
President
- Coordinating Spanish-speaking Covenant churches
- Encouraging collaboration among church leaders
- Supporting leadership development initiatives
- Building multicultural ministry partnerships
- Advancing organizational and ministry goals
World Mission Committee Member
- Participating in global mission and ministry initiatives
- Collaborating with leaders across diverse cultural contexts
- Supporting international ministry partnerships
- Contributing to cross-cultural mission discussions
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Pastoral Theology, Pastoral Psychology and Family Therapy
Seminary Training
High School Diploma
Skills
Certification
- Ordained Pastor License
- Evangelical Covenant Church of Ecuador and the United States
- 2006 – Present
LANGUAGES & CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
COMMUNITY & INTERNATIONAL INVOLVEMENT
LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
- Served as Amazon District Youth Coordinator.
- Served as Secretary of a District of the Evangelical Covenant Church of Ecuador.
- Served as President of a District of the Evangelical Covenant Church of Ecuador.
- Served 5 years as a member of the Administrative Council of the Covenant Church of Ecuador.
- Served 2 years as Vice President of the Administrative Council of the Covenant Church of Ecuador.
- Extensive experience training and mentoring new leaders.
- 16 years of experience in pastoral leadership, counseling, and community service.