THE UNION CHURCH STORY

Pastor Stephen Chandler dreamed of planting a church with a simple goal –
helping people connect with God so that they might fulfill their destiny;
Jeremiah 29:11 being the foundational source of that mission. This dream was
birthed out of New Life International Fellowship Church, a church founded by
Pastor Stephen’s father, Pastor Ron Chandler. With the help of the Dream
Team, servant leaders committed to seeing this dream become a reality,
Destiny Harvest Church launched on September 11th, 2011. From 2011 to 2014,
thousands encountered Christ like never before, and the church grew from
one location in Woodlawn, MD, to two locations, by adding the Laurel,
Maryland location. Through prayer, in September 2015, Destiny Church
moved to Columbia, Maryland, merging both campuses back together and
was portable for three years. In February 2018, Destiny moved into its
permanent location in Columbia, Maryland, and went under a brand refresh,
changing the name to Destiny Church. Over the next year, attendance
increased from around 700 people in attendance on a Sunday with about 300
people participating in 55 Connect Groups and 300 people serving on the
Dream Team, to over 3,000 people in attendance on a Sunday. Connect
Groups grew to over 1700 people participating in them, and over 800 people
serving on the Dream Team. This all happened within three years, making it
one of the fastest-growing churches in America according to Outreach
magazine.
In February 2020, with much prayer and guidance the Baltimore County,
Maryland location was launched with nearly a thousand people attending the
first weekend. Now renamed and known as Union Church, they are one
church in seven locations and online. At Union Church, they believe that
church should be a place where everyone can Know God, Find Freedom,
Discover Purpose, and Make a Difference. Through most of the last decade,
Union Church has been fulfilling its mission through Weekend Experiences,
Growth Track, Dream Team, and Connect Groups.

UNION CHURCH MISSION

• MISSION: Union Church exists to help people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference.

CORE VALUES

• Spirit-led
• Enjoyable
• Generous
• Destiny-driven
• Excellent

JOB SUMMARY

The Executive Pastor of Experience at Union Church is pivotal in overseeing
worship, production, creativity, and media across multiple campuses.
Additionally, this position will spearhead the development and launch of
original music, which includes managing the production of albums and
recordings. The Executive Pastor of Experience ensures operational
excellence, fosters a culture of creativity, and helps elevate the church’s
impact through innovative worship experiences and strategic media
initiatives. The ideal candidate will be an emotionally intelligent, resilient
leader with a proven track record of managing large teams and complex
projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide strategic oversight for worship, production, creative, media, and event
teams across all Union Church campuses
Lead the development and launch of original music, managing music
production, album releases, etc
Ensure smooth operational flow for major church events, maintaining high
standards of excellence and creative impact
Build and develop teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture
within the church
Collaborate with executive leadership to shape the future of Union Church’s
worship and creative endeavors, ensuring alignment with its core values and
mission

CANDIDATE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Leadership: Experience overseeing multi-campus operations and developing ministry initiatives that align with the church’s vision
• Creative Oversight: Proficient in managing worship, creative arts, media production, and events with a strong emphasis on excellence and innovation
• Emotional Intelligence: Capable of managing stress and leadership pressures while maintaining strong interpersonal relationships with staff and volunteers
• Team Collaboration: A team player who values collaboration and empowers others to succeed Cross-Cultural Competency: Preference for candidates who understand and align with Union Church’s unique musical and cultural expressions
• Spiritual Health: A deep personal faith, committed to personal growth and alignment with Union Church’s mission to unite people with their purpose

COLUMBIA, MD

Columbia, Maryland is a part of the DMV, The Washington Metropolitan Area
includes the whole District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. 30 minutes
from DC and Baltimore, Columbia is uniquely positioned with rolling hills of
farms in one direction, a waterfront restaurant on the Chesapeake Bay in
another direction, and bustling city streets with major sporting events still in
another direction. Within the area and its surrounding cities, there are many

exciting and interesting attractions to keep you engaged. It’s a family-
centered community amid the fastness of the East Coast life. Columbia is

known for its attractions such as several Historic Landmarks and National
museums, as well as amazing food, specifically seafood. Homes range from
high-rise living to townhomes and single-family dwellings. It’s the perfect
place to get a taste of city excitement.