Press Release: New Pastor Called to ECBC

On May 1, 2011, the congregation of Exton Community Baptist Church, Exton, PA called Joseph T. Sum to serve as their pastor beginning August 1, 2011.

Pastor Sum received his Master of Divinity from Palmer Theological Seminary in May 2010. He also earned a Master of Education from Eastern University. For the past three years, he has served in local church ministry in mainline Philadelphia. Previously, he served for several years as Missionary in Residence for the American Baptist Churches of Vermont and New Hampshire. Pastor Sum was born in Myanmar (formerly Burma).

He is married to Anna, who is currently working as a nurse for a local rehabilitation and long term care center. Anna is a graduate of Eastern University with a Master of Science in Health Services.

Pastor Sum is excited to serve God with a congregation that cares deeply about being the body of Christ in the Exton community and beyond. He is committed to preaching, teaching, pastoral care, family ministry, missions and leading the congregation in their commitment to share the love of God in Jesus Christ both locally and globally. 

You are invited to join us as we welcome our new pastor ... AND every Sunday