Pastor · Shepherd · Teacher · Leader
Shawn Pinto
Called to serve Christ, shepherd His people, equip His Church, and reach the lost.
“To know Him and to make Him known.”
30+ years of local church ministry · Serving since 1992
A life given to His Church
For more than three decades, my life has been shaped by the local church
My journey has taken me through worship ministry, youth ministry, preaching and teaching, discipleship, pastoral care, missions, leadership development and pastoral leadership.
Ministry is not simply about leading services or managing programs. It is about loving people, faithfully preaching God's Word, making disciples, developing leaders, and helping people take their next step toward Jesus.
I believe the local church belongs to Christ. My role as a pastor is to faithfully steward what He has entrusted to me.
Read my story →1992
Serving begins
Ministry begins in the local church through worship and youth ministry.
1992 – 2013
Youth Pastor & Worship Leader
Worship, youth camps, discipleship and leadership formation under Rev. Kenneth Pinto.
2014 – 2022
Lead Pastor
Pastoral leadership of First Assembly of Zion Ministries following the passing of Rev. Kenneth Pinto.
2026
The next season
Prayerfully seeking the church family God is preparing for the next chapter of ministry.
Five convictions
A ministry built on five convictions
Christ-Centered
Jesus must remain at the center of everything we believe, preach and do.
Bible-Grounded
God's Word is our foundation for faith, life and ministry.
Spirit-Empowered
The Church needs the presence, power and leading of the Holy Spirit.
Disciple-Making
We are called to make disciples — not simply build attendance.
Mission-Focused
The Gospel must move beyond the walls of the church into our communities and the world.
Ministry in action
Preaching. Discipleship. Leadership. Missions.
Ministry is best understood not only by what we say, but by how we serve.
Preaching & Teaching
Opening God's Word and helping people understand and apply it.
Pastoral Care
Walking alongside individuals and families through seasons of joy, difficulty and transition.
Youth & Next Generation
Investing in young people and helping them discover their identity and calling in Christ.
Leadership Development
Mentoring, equipping and releasing people to serve according to their gifts.
Missions & Outreach
Taking the Gospel beyond the walls of the local church and into communities that need hope.
Philosophy of ministry
Why the local church matters
To help people know Jesus, become like Jesus, serve like Jesus, and make Jesus known.
A healthy church is one where people encounter Christ, grow in His Word, experience the presence of the Holy Spirit, find genuine community, discover their gifts and are equipped to serve.
WorshipDiscipleshipEvangelismCommunityEquippingPrayer
Explore my philosophy →Preaching & teaching
Opening God's Word. Pointing people to Christ.
Preaching is more than communicating information. It is the privilege and responsibility of opening God's Word faithfully, proclaiming Christ clearly, applying Scripture practically and inviting people to respond in faith.Watch sermons →
“Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season…”2 Timothy 4:2
Sermons
Watch my sermons
Messages preached from God's Word, gathered from YouTube.
The Isaac Generation
Speaking In Tongues — The Heavenly Language
Run, Run, Running
The Principle of Tithing
The Desire for Spiritual Gifts 2
The Power of God's Covenant With You
The Fire and Passion of Holy Spirit
Discipleship — Spiritual Disciplines
How I lead
Servant leadership is Christ-centered leadership
- I pray before I act.
- I listen before I speak.
- I serve before I lead.
- I equip before I delegate.
- I develop people, not dependence.
What I believe
Scripture. Christ. Grace. Spirit. Church. Mission.
My faith is grounded in the authority of Scripture and centered on the person and work of Jesus Christ. I believe the Holy Spirit continues to empower and equip the Church for holy living, spiritual gifts, witness and mission.
The next season
Wherever God leads, I want to serve faithfully
I am prayerfully seeking the next chapter of ministry — not simply the next position. My desire is to serve a local church where I can preach God's Word, shepherd people, develop leaders, disciple the next generation, reach the community and help the church fulfil the mission Christ has entrusted to it.
I am trusting God to open the right door, in His timing and according to His will.
“In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.”Proverbs 3:6
To know Him. To make Him known.