Yangyang Wu
Auckland,Auckland
Summary
Professional in spiritual leadership, prepared to bring extensive experience in guiding congregations and fostering community growth. Proven ability to inspire and support individuals through life's challenges, while maintaining strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful results. Known for adaptability and effective problem-solving, ensuring needs of community are met.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Chinese Minister
Windsor Park Baptist Church
06.2016 - Current
- Assist the Church in deepening its understanding of Chinese culture and support Chinese in integrating into the dynamic church community, helping them find a sense of belonging.
- Organized and coordinated special events, including:
- Guest Speaker Series: Hosted multi-ethnic workshops on topics such as developing intercultural intelligence, exploring Christianity and Buddhism, the mission perspective of a multi-ethnic church, blessings and challenges, and theological and biblical views.
- Cultural Events: Incorporated cultural celebrations into Sunday services.
- Chinese Missional Leadership and Training Day: Focused on equipping and empowering Chinese leaders.
- Unity and Community Groups: Fostered connection and collaboration within the church.
- Translation Team: Helped establish a translation team to bridge language barriers.
- led small groups Bible studies to encourage deeper scriptural understanding and spiritual growth.
- Facilitated various groups and programs, including Alpha courses, prayer meetings, parenting courses, marriage counselings, baptism preparation, and discipleship training.
- Provided pastoral care and Hospitality : support specifically tailored to the Chinese community.
- Set up the year Bible reading plan
- Organized Family Trip
Chaplain
Universeity of Auckland
03.2016 - 10.2019
- I worked alongside the coordinating chaplain at Maclaurin Chapel, assisting in the organization and execution of various chaplaincy events.
- Offered spiritual guidance, emotional support, and direct care to students, their family members, and staff. Built strong relationships with students and families, fostering trust and connection, particularly during challenging times.
- Conducted outreach programs to engage with non-believing students.
- Led Bible studies and daily devotions to support students' spiritual growth.
- Organized a wide range of student activities.
- Built strong relationships with local churches to create a network of resources for patients and families.
Chaplian
Massey University
07.2004 - 10.2019
- I am actively involved with ISM (International Student Ministry).
- My primary focus is on international students, particularly Chinese students, and I collaborate closely with university student life services. I assist in organizing orientation events each term and help run church-hosted programs for international students, including English Corner sessions alongside other chaplains.
- I lead a dedicated Chinese fellowship group that meets weekly. Each term, we host a special welcome party for new students, with the largest event attracting around 100 participants.
- Offered spiritual guidance, emotional support, and direct care to students, their family members, and staff. Built meaningful relationships with students and families, fostering trust and rapport, especially during challenging times.
- Engaged in one-on-one meetings with individuals, addressing their concerns with compassion and identifying appropriate ways to meet their spiritual and physical needs.
- Delivered compassionate pastoral care in emergency situations, supporting students facing acute distress or trauma, such as suicide, severe depression, or hospital care. Provided comfort to family members through attentive listening and emotional support.
- Conducted outreach programs to connect with non-believing students.
- Led Bible studies and daily devotions to students' spiritual growth.
- Facilitated student baptisms, discipleship training, and student leader groups.
- Organized a variety of student activities, including day trips, camps, sports, singing, job-seeking workshops, and sessions on settling in New Zealand.
- Established strong partnerships with local churches to build a network of resources for students and their families.
- Managed office operations, maintained records, and handled administrative tasks to support the chaplain's responsibilities.
Education
Bachelpr of Applied Theology -
Carey Baptist College
Auckland, NZ04-2008
Skills
- Pastoral care
- Multitasking
- Active listening
- Spiritual care
- Hospitality
- Bible studies
Languages
Chinese
English
Timeline
Chinese Minister
Windsor Park Baptist Church
06.2016 - Current
Chaplain
Universeity of Auckland
03.2016 - 10.2019
Chaplian
Massey University
07.2004 - 10.2019
Bachelpr of Applied Theology -
Carey Baptist College
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