William Weaver Jr.
Newark,DE
Summary
A caring and influential leader with extensive experience in developing and mentoring leaders within faith-based organizations. Skilled in guiding strategic initiatives and building partnerships with mission leaders and national partners, committed to enhancing organizational effectiveness for the cause of Christ and His kingdom.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Regional Director
Mission to the World
Dakar, Senegal
01.2022 - Current
- Provided leadership, insight, encouragement, and mentoring to field team members.
- Developed and implemented regional strategies to increase our ministry impact.
- Maintained relationships with team members, key national partners in six countries, and regional directors in sub-saharan Africa.
Chairman of the Board
West African Reformed Mission (WARM)
Dakar, Senegal
02.2015 - Current
- Oversaw the formation of WARM, MTW's strategic partnership with reformed presbyterian denominations in West Africa.
- Led strategic planning process with board and key national partners in six countries.
- Oversaw annual board meetings, ensuring effective communication among board members and national partners.
- Reviewed and approved budgets for over 30 projects in the region.
- Guided policy development to insure alignment with our parent organization, Mission to the World.
- Mentored board members, enhancing their understanding of cultural matters and ministry dynamics.
- Advocated for process change and WARM's interests to Mission to the World to support growth.
- Collaborated with executive committee members to develop long-term objectives for WARM
- Oversaw the recruitment, selection, orientation, and evaluation of new board members.
- Facilitated communication between board members, national partners, and partnering ministries.
Team Leader
Mission to the World
Dakar, Senegal
08.2015 - 06.2023
- Led team meetings to coordinate ministry activities and align goals.
- Facilitated communication between team and national church.
- Managed schedules and resources for various projects.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted trust and collaboration between team members.
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
- Developed a communal & church-based pastoral training model for pastors in West Africa (The Timothy House), replicated in two additional countries.
Senior Pastor
Crossroads Presbyterian Church
Middletown, DE
06.1999 - 06.2017
- Led a revitalization work starting with a fractured core group of 20 to a vibrant congregation of over 300.
- Led weekly worship services and preached exegetical sermons through entire books of the Bible.
- Provided spiritual counseling and guidance to individuals and families in need.
- Started an in-depth pastoral apprenticeship program for men aspiring to be church planters or missionaries.
- Developed a year-long mentoring based apprenticeship program for church officers that was also shared with several churches.
- Developed educational programs and materials for spiritual growth.
- Guided church through various seasons of ministry and facility expansion through steady leadership and shepherding.
- Equipped a growing ministry team of staff and volunteers to use their gifts for the service of the church.
- Encouraged the church's engagement in missions through partnerships in West Africa, North India, and Peru.
- Led the church to partner with two new church plants and coached church planters.
Board Chairman & Co-Founder
Mid-Atlantic Orphan Care Coalition (Family Hope)
Newark, DE
01.2009 - 06.2016
- Led multi-state coalition to put the needs of local children in foster care before the Christian community.
- Facilitated board meetings to discuss coalition's performance & initiatives.
- Invited speaker at church services and conferences focusing on the plight of the orphan.
- Raised financial support to facilitate adoptions.
- Developed materials to teach churches how to respond to the biblical mandate to care for the orphan.
Youth Pastor
Glasgow Reformed Presbyterian Church
Bear, Delaware
01.1996 - 06.1999
- Led weekly youth meetings for over 150 junior and senior high students to foster spiritual growth.
- Equipped and led students on U.S. and overseas mission trips.
- Developed age-appropriate curriculum for small groups and Sunday school classes.
- Mentored students leaders and volunteer adult leaders within the church to encourage personal and spiritual growth.
- Collaborated with parents to support youth participation in church ministry.
- Started youth outreach ministry with paid staff to support Bible studies on several high school and middle school campuses.
Education
Masters in Theological Studies -
Chesapeake Theological Seminary
Baltimore, MD12-1999
Bachelor of Science - Business & Economics
University of Delaware
Newark, DE06-1994
Skills
- Team building
- Relationship management
- Conflict resolution
- Public speaking
- Developing and mentoring leaders
- Budget development & oversight
- Teaching & application of Biblical truth
- Cross-cultural communications
Languages
French
Full Professional
Wolof
Limited
Certification
Ordination in the Presbyterian Church in America (2000)
Affiliations
Protection Dog Training, Hiking, Surfing, and Cycling
Publications
- Philippians: Pursuing Joy (Lulu, 2012)
- Genesis for a West African Context (Miami International Theological Seminary, 2008)
- The Timothy House Model: A Communal & Church Based Approach to Pastoral Training in West Africa (MTW Missiology Journal, 2024)
- "Should We Do Deliverance?" (Paper delivered to West African Leaders in March 2025)
Timeline
Regional Director
Mission to the World
01.2022 - Current
Team Leader
Mission to the World
08.2015 - 06.2023
Chairman of the Board
West African Reformed Mission (WARM)
02.2015 - Current
Board Chairman & Co-Founder
Mid-Atlantic Orphan Care Coalition (Family Hope)
01.2009 - 06.2016
Senior Pastor
Crossroads Presbyterian Church
06.1999 - 06.2017
Youth Pastor
Glasgow Reformed Presbyterian Church
01.1996 - 06.1999
Masters in Theological Studies -
Chesapeake Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Business & Economics
University of Delaware