Wai Tung (Jonathan) Chu
Richmond Hill,ON
Summary
Accomplished Associate Pastor at North Toronto Chinese Alliance Church, adept in pastoral counseling and spiritual leadership. Leveraged creative video productions to enhance congregational engagement and outreach, demonstrating a unique blend of creative arts ministry and effective communication. Spearheaded community choirs and multimedia sermons, significantly enriching spiritual and emotional well-being.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Pastor
North Toronto Chinese Alliance Church
08.2017 - Current
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided pastoral counseling to individuals seeking guidance on personal or relationship issues, promoting emotional well-being within the congregation.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Coordinated special events such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals, providing pastoral care during significant moments in congregants'' lives.
- Created video productions for evangelistic meetings and church events.
- Organized two community choirs to reach out to the community.
Assistant Pastor
North Toronto Chinese Alliance Church
06.2006 - 05.2016
- Provided pastoral care to congregants through one-on-one counseling sessions, addressing their spiritual and emotional needs.
- Supported congregants during life transitions like marriage, baptism, or funerals through personalized pastoral services.
- Led Bible studies focused on deepening understanding of scripture passages relevant to contemporary issues.
- Enhanced congregation engagement by incorporating multimedia presentations and relatable stories into sermons.
- Organized musical outreaches locally and to London Ontario.
TV Producer
SOBEM
06.2003 - 05.2006
- Produced Evangelistic TV programs to Chinese speaking audiences around the world
- Collaborated with TV auditors and other staff to create memorable television experiences for viewers.
- Went on production trips to Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, and India.
- Produced promotional materials for annual fundraisers.
- Increased viewership by identifying emerging trends in popular culture and integrating them into program content where appropriate.
Assistant TV Producer
SOBEM
06.2002 - 05.2003
- Helped creating evangelistic TV programs by interviewing, script writing, and off-line editing.
- Went on TV production trip to Hong Kong.
- Worked collaboratively with other staff to create relevant evangelistic TV productions.
Pastor in Charge
Christian Church of Divine Grace
05.1995 - 08.1997
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
- Worked collaboratively with school teachers to spread the gospel at school.
- Taught biblical knowledge to school students as a school teacher.
- Conducted evangelistic meetings at school.
Teacher
S.K.H. Good Shepherd Primary School
08.1995 - 08.1996
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Board Member
Carmel Divine Grace Foundation Secondary School
09.1989 - 08.1990
- Fostered collaboration among board members, promoting open communication and shared decisionmaking.
- Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
Teacher
18 Po Lam Rd N, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong
08.1988 - 07.1990
- Taught Chinese language and culture, music, and religious studies to junior and senior high school students.
- Conducted religious activities for the students.
- Led as a overseer of a school house to organise house activities.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Teacher
Chan Sui Ki (La Salle) Primary School
07.1987 - 08.1988
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Education
Advance Ministry Study Certificate - Spiritual Formation
Tyndale Seminary
3377 Bayview Ave, North York, ON M2M 3S4, Canada06.2018
Master Of Theology - The Nature of Christian Thoughts
Trinity College At University of Toronto
6 Hoskin Ave, Toronto, ON M5S 1H8, Canada06.2002
Master Of Divnity - Christian Counseling
Tyndale Seminary
25 Ballyconnor Ct, Toronto06.2000
Bachelor Of Theogy - Theology, Church Music Mnior
Alliance Bible Seminary
The Alliance Bible Seminary06.1995
One Year Certificate - Bible Study
Ontario Bible College
25 Ballyconnor Court, Toronto08.1991
Teacher’s Certificate - Chinese Literature, Music, Chinese History
Graham School of Education
05.1985
HKHL -
Kiangsu-Chekiang College
20 Braemar Hill Rd, North Point, Hong Kong06.1981
HKCEE -
Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School
5, Choi Hung Rd, San Po Kong, Hong Kong06.1981
Skills
- Pastoral counseling
- Spiritual leadership
- Preaching
- Pastoral Care
- Discipleship training
- Biblical Knowledge
- Effective Communication
- Teaching Bible Studies
- Disciple-making
- Grief support
- Mission-oriented
- Congregational care
- Spiritual cultivation
- Leadership Development
- Public Speaking
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Spiritual instruction
- Crisis Management
- Creative video productions
- Champion new ministry adventures
- Creative Arts Ministry
- Audio-visual production
- Spiritual Guidance
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Associate Pastor
North Toronto Chinese Alliance Church
08.2017 - Current
Assistant Pastor
North Toronto Chinese Alliance Church
06.2006 - 05.2016
TV Producer
SOBEM
06.2003 - 05.2006
Assistant TV Producer
SOBEM
06.2002 - 05.2003
Teacher
S.K.H. Good Shepherd Primary School
08.1995 - 08.1996
Pastor in Charge
Christian Church of Divine Grace
05.1995 - 08.1997
Board Member
Carmel Divine Grace Foundation Secondary School
09.1989 - 08.1990
Teacher
18 Po Lam Rd N, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong
08.1988 - 07.1990
Teacher
Chan Sui Ki (La Salle) Primary School
07.1987 - 08.1988
Advance Ministry Study Certificate - Spiritual Formation
Tyndale Seminary
Master Of Theology - The Nature of Christian Thoughts
Trinity College At University of Toronto
Master Of Divnity - Christian Counseling
Tyndale Seminary
Bachelor Of Theogy - Theology, Church Music Mnior
Alliance Bible Seminary
One Year Certificate - Bible Study
Ontario Bible College
Teacher’s Certificate - Chinese Literature, Music, Chinese History
Graham School of Education
HKHL -
Kiangsu-Chekiang College
HKCEE -
Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School
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