Nebraska

Posted: 18 May 2012

Smithfield

Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church (LCMC)

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Pastor

Church information: Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church ministers to 552 baptized members with an average weekly attendance of 140. It is nestled in a rural and agrarian community in South Central Nebraska. It is a geocentric community with a proud ancestry and deep Christian/German roots that date back to the 1800s. Throughout the years the community has become more diverse even though the congregation membership remains predominately Caucasian. Mobility, others moving into the community, and marriages bringing in members from outside the church have changed the make-up of the congregation. As in all congregations, societal changes (more competition for time, single parent families, both parents working, mobility, etc.) have changed the demographics of the congregation. The community itself is a “graying” or aging population, but the congregation still has a good balance of all ages. There are many resources associated with being rural and agricultural that benefits the congregation. However, there are resources and services that are not as accessible (medical, cultural, educational, etc.) due to the remoteness of the community/congregation.

Interested parties can send through email or mail (1) cover letter, (2) resume, (3) certification from LCMC, (4) list of references, and (5) a personal statement of faith. Contact Jeff Scharff or Cinde Wendell with questions. Applications will be received until Monday, July 2, 2012 and the approximate start-date is September 1, 2012.

• 74094 Road 436
• Smithfield NE 68976
• First Contact: Jeff Scharff
• First Contact Email: scharffmarilyn@gmail.com
• First Contact Phone: 308.472.3732
• Second Contact: Cinde Wendell
• Second Contact Email: cfwendell@gmail.com
• Second Contact Phone: 308.991.3994

Michigan

Posted: 2 May 2012

Canton

St. Michael Lutheran Church (LCMC)

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Pastor of Family Ministries

Church information: St. Michael Lutheran Church seeks an Associate Pastor to serve our congregation of over 1,500 members by extending leadership to family ministries. We are seeking an energetic candidate for this new, full-time position, someone whose personal characteristics capture the gifts, professionalism, and leadership to minister in a family-oriented setting. This pastor will oversee many of the programs used by our families, including: nursery and VBS ministries, confirmation and children’s ministries, as well as parenting and marriage classes. The candidate should also be equipped for general pastoral duties that are typical in a large church. We have been affiliated with LCMC since 2002. We average over 600 in attendance each weekend; our current enrollment in Sunday school is 120; Confirmation, 55; and a typical VBS enrollment of 100.

Area information: St. Michael Lutheran Church is located in beautiful Canton, Michigan, a suburb nestled between Detroit and Ann Arbor. The community has excellent schools, parks, restaurants, and other cultural activities.

• St. Michael Lutheran Church
• 7000 N. Sheldon Rd.
• Canton, MI 48187
• 734.459.3333
• First Contact: Kevin Rennells, Call Committee
• First Contact Email: kevin.rennells@gmail.com
• First Contact Phone: 734.274.1405

Wisconsin

Posted: 13 April 2012

New London

Shepherd of the River Lutheran Church

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Part-time Pastor

Church information: Shepherd of the River Lutheran Church in New London, Wisconsin is seeking a part-time pastor to provide spiritual leadership to a membership of 100 with average weekly worship numbering 65. The beginning expectation would be approximately 30 hours weekly with potential to develop into a full time ministry position. The congregation, formed in November 2009, currently has education opportunities for youth, confirmation, and adult members. Shepherd of the River members are committed to helping others and this happens through regular monthly food donations along with a 15% portion of unspecified offerings dispersed quarterly. Shepherd of the River is seeking a candidate committed to the Lord Jesus and connected to the Body of Christ via the Lutheran tradition to lead us in worship and efforts to proclaim our Lord’s message of saving grace throughout our community as we joyfully serve Him. Since Shepherd of the River is an LCMC congregation, it is advisable the candidate be a seminary graduate, ordained in public ministry, believe God’s Word to be inerrant in its entirety, and be LCMC certified or willing/able to obtain certification. It is desirable to have the candidate live within a reasonable driving distance or be able/willing to relocate to New London, Wisconsin upon acceptance of the Call. Current ministry expectations are all in the general pastoral realm.

Area information: New London, with a population of approximately 7100 is located 20 miles northwest of Appleton, with Oshkosh not far to the southeast and Green Bay an easy drive to the northeast. New London is located on the Wolf River which is known for walleye fishing as well as having access to the Lake Winnebago system. For more information on New London, please refer to their website.

• W5712 County JJ
• Appleton WI 54913
• P.O. Box 68
• New London, WI 54961
• First Contact: Ray Reimann, Ministry Action Team President
• First Contact Email: rreimann@new.rr.com
• First Contact Phone: 920.851.1658

Wisconsin

Posted: March 30, 2012

Clintonville

Christus Lutheran Church (LCMC)

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Part-time Associate Pastor or Intern

Church information: Duties and Responsibilities will include exposure to all facets of pastoral ministry: emphases determined in consultation with senior Pastor. Congregation with average weekly worship attendance of roughly 315; significant number of volunteers in various ministries

Area information: Located in Clintonville, Wisconsin, pop. 4,600. 40 miles west of Green Bay; rural/farming and light industry; good public schools as well as 2 parochial schools (Catholic K-6 and Missouri Synod K-8).

• 120 N. Main St
• Clintonville, Wisconsin 54929
• First Contact: Brian Crocker, Pastor
• First Contact Phone: 715.823.6521
• First Contact Cell: 715.250.2978
• First Contact Email: pastorbcrocker@charter.net
• Second Contact: Bill Zeinert
• Second Contact Phone: 920.639.5001
• Second Contact Email: bill@billzeinert.com

Saskatchewan, Canada

Posted: March 21, 2012

Leader

Trinity Lutheran Church (CALC/LCMC)

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Full-time Pastor

Position requisites:

• Has earned a Master of Divinity degree or equivalent and is ordained or eligible for ordination.
• Is a gifted preacher and teacher, whose most passionate desire is for all members of the congregation to grow in their understanding of Scripture and our Lutheran Confessions through worship and Christian Education.
• Has a vision for ministry which includes the regular visitation of parishioners in their homes or place of residence and the provision of care and counseling for parishioners and members in the community in times of distress.
• Has a vision for ministry which includes serving people within the congregation and outside, by officiating at weddings and funerals, leading chapel services and visiting residents in area extended care facilities, and attending and participating in community events.
• Believes in the power of prayer.
• Is an energetic, enthusiastic, and capable individual whose most passionate desire is to grow in his/her faith and use the spiritual gifts God has given him/her for the advancement of God’s Kingdom on earth.

Church information: Trinity Lutheran Church (TLC), of Leader Saskatchewan, Canada, is actively seeking a fulltime pastor. We are a congregation of 98 members with an average weekly attendance of 55. All age groups are represented in our congregation. Ministries include: Sunday school; adult Bible study; youth connection; confirmation; men’s and ladies Bible study; quilting, TLW (women’s group), worship committee and other seasonal activities.

Area information: TLC has been active in Leader for more than 50 years. Leader, Saskatchewan is a rural town of 1,100 people located near the South Saskatchewan River Valley. It is a very scenic town with a wide range of amenities including a hospital, police station, fire dept, K-12 school, golf course, swimming pool, skating/curling rink, seniors home and has great hunting fishing to name a few. To check out more information on our community please visit www.leader.ca.

• Trinity Lutheran Church
• P.O. Box 477
• Leader, SK, S0N 1N0
• First Contact: Pastor Edward Skutshek
• First Contact Email: Ed.Skutshek@gracelutherankelowna.com
• First Contact Phone: 250.769.5685
• First Contact Cell: 250.801.3860

Texas

Posted: March 1, 2012

Grapevine

Living Word Lutheran Church (LCMC)

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Director of Youth Ministries

Church information: The Director of Youth Ministries reports to and serves under the supervision and guidance of the Senior Pastor, providing leadership for the youth ministries and Sunday School for youth ages K-12th grade. The responsibilities include the following: Guide, develop, implement and evaluate the Christian Education Program. Create opportunities for study, fellowship and service. Recruit, equip, train and counsel leaders. Develop opportunities to help strengthen families. Provide for and oversee Vacation Bible School. Provide for and oversee the Wednesday night GIFT ministry. Help senior high youth transition to service as an adult in the congregation. Minister to and maintain contact with students when they are away at college.

Area information: Living Word Lutheran Church in Grapevine, Texas is seeking a Director of Youth Ministries (full time). Living Word Lutheran Church is a member of Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC). The congregation, located in the middle of the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex, values a high view of Scripture and orthodox Lutheran teachings. The Director of Youth Ministries will have the opportunity to use great initiative in developing ministry to and with youth from kindergarten age through high school. Please see the church’s website at lwlc.com. Please send resumes or direct any inquiries to either of the contacts below.

• 2031 W. Northwest Highway
• Grapevine, Texas 76051
• First Contact: Pastor David Eibel
• First Contact Phone: 817.481.8626
• First Contact Email: eibel@lwlc.com
• Second Contact: Dawn Turgeon, Call Committee Chair
• Second Contact Phone: 817.251.3241
• Second Contact Email: dawnturgeonrdh@yahoo.com

Ohio

Posted: February 16, 2012

Maumee

Saint Paul's Lutheran Church (LCMC)

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Senior Pastor

Church information: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church was established in 1851. In later years the church became ALC affiliated, then joined the ELCA with the merger and most recently became a LCMC congregation in April 2011. At the end of 2011, the current senior pastor after 22 years of extraordinary ministry announced his desire to retire effective May 2012. As a result of this retirement the church is currently seeking a new senior pastor who can help carry out our mission statement which is our response to Christ's great commission to share the Gospel with the whole world, to make disciples by connecting the unconnected to Jesus Christ, and together growing in full devotion to Him. St. Paul’s worships on average 500 per week at a combination of two traditional and one contemporary service. In addition to the senior pastor, there is one LCMC ordained congregation care pastor, a soon to be ordained LCMC youth pastor, one full time and one part time worship/music director.

Area information: St. Paul's is located in Maumee Ohio, a suburb of Toledo in northwest Ohio. The community has excellent schools, museum, parks, zoo and other cultural activities. Located an hour from Detroit, two hours from either Columbus or Cleveland and four hours from Chicago it is an ideal setting to raise a family and become involved in the community.

• 112 East Wayne St.
• Maumee, Ohio 43537
• First Contact: Russ Leggett, Chair, Call Committee
• First Contact Phone: 419.874.9413
• First Contact Email: studhy@bex.net

Minnesota

Posted: February 15, 2012

Gonvick

Gonvick Lutheran Parish (NALC)

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Full-time Pastor

Church information: Our Gonvick Lutheran Parish is a 2-point parish, Samhold and United, located 7 miles apart. We joined the NALC in 2011; one congregation is also a member of the Augustana District of LCMC. Samhold has an average attendance of 50-60 at a Sunday morning worship service and Sunday School attendance of 20. United has a Sunday worship service attendance of approximately 30, with an average of 15 in Sunday School. Our weekly Bible Studies are well attended and the Women's groups are a vital part of our Gonvick Lutheran Parish. We are seeking a fulltime pastor who will preach and teach the Word of God in accordance with the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran confessions. Candidates must be motivated in preaching and worship leadership, youth and family ministry, pastoral care and visitation, and have a heart toward building community. We prefer strong traditional worship services along with some contemporary ones. A 2-story, 4 bedroom parsonage is located 1 block from Samhold.

Area information: We are a small, vibrant community nestled in the heart of the northern Minnesota lakes country, an area that provides a splendid opportunity for outdoor recreational activities for every season. A short 40 miles will take you to the Headwaters of the Mississippi River in Itasca State Park. Located nearby is our recently constructed school that boasts strong early childhood and K-12 programs, along with extra curricular activities for all ages.

• 259 N Ave.
• Gonvick, Minnesota 56644
• First Contact: Terry Horn, co-chair, Call Committee
• First Contact Phone: 218.776.3906
• First Contact Email: terryrayh@hotmail.com
• Second Contact: Leif Sather
• Second Contact Phone: 218.487.5467
• Second Contact Cell: 218.358.1065

Iowa

Posted: January 31, 2012

Lisbon

Grace Bible Fellowship (unaffiliated)

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Interim Pastor

Church information: To Preach, teach the Word of God, visit, counseling.

Area information: Small community of approximatley 2,000

• 230 East Market
• Lisbon, Iowa 52253
• First Contact: Mike Wallace, Elder
• First Contact Phone: 319.558.9701
• First Contact Cell: 704.533.3642
• First Contact Email: inchristalone@windstream.net

Iowa

Posted: December 20, 2011

Altoona

Lutheran Church of the Cross (LCMC)

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Senior Pastor

Church information: LCMC certified with senior pastor experience preferred. The Senior Pastor is to provide spiritual and pastoral leadership to the congregants and staff. The Senior Pastor shall lead the congregation so that it will fulfill its mission and purpose in the Body of Christ. The Senior Pastor will be responsible for preaching, teaching, and administering the sacraments, and will provide leadership in the ministries of worship, mission and spiritual formation, administration, family and youth, and stewardship. The Senior Pastor's role includes preaching the Word of God, performing all the scriptural duties of the office as seen in Acts 20:28 and I Peter 5:2-3, and having general oversight of the worship and shepherding of the congregation and staff. Lutheran Church of the Cross affirms the priesthood of all believers. The Senior Pastor must encourage all individuals to find their God-given talents and connect in some avenue of service.

Area information: Lutheran Church of the Cross is located in Altoona, IA, a community with a population of 14,451. Altoona has great neighborhoods, excellent schools, plenty of recreation opportunities and all the amenities people look for in a big city, such as shopping, dining and entertainment, but with small town appeal. It is 5 miles from Des Moines, Iowa's capital city.

• 1701 8th Street SW
• Altoona, Iowa 50009-0307
• First Contact: Call committee
• First Contact Phone: 515.967.4818
• First Contact Email: lccaltoona@live.com

Iowa

Posted: December 12, 2011

Estherville

Redeemer Lutheran Church (LCMC)

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Pastor

Church information: Confirmation instruction, Shut-in services, Visitation, Ministerial Association, Emergency Service, etc.

Area information: NW Iowa, good fishing and hunting, great school system, 2-year college, super hospital

• 1215 N 15th St.
• Estherville, Iowa 51334
• First Contact: Greg Johnson, Call committee
• First Contact Phone: 712.362.2207
• First Contact Email: johnson@mchsi.com
• Second Contact: Larry Kelly, Call committee
• Second Contact Phone: 712.362.7074
• Second Contact Cell: 712.380.6881
• Second Contact Email: lkelly@starnet.net

Iowa

Posted: November 28, 2011

Sioux City

Morningside Lutheran Church (LCMC)

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Senior Pastor

Church information: Requirements for this position include being an ordained Lutheran pastor to lead and serve our LCMC (Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ) Congregation. This pastor shall provide visionary leadership and shall have dynamic preaching and administrative skills. This pastor needs a passion for evangelism, is outgoing and relates well with people, is able to equip others for ministry and must demonstrate leadership ability with experience in developing ministries. Please visit our website (above link) and refer to the job description and organizational chart for additional information.

Area information: Morningside Lutheran Church, located in Sioux City, Iowa, is currently seeking a visionary Senior Pastor to help us fulfill our mission “To bring people into a relationship with Jesus Christ which results in changing lives and the commitment to follow His example”. The Senior Pastor will promote the mission of MLC and help people to grow in faith and action. We are a church body of approximately 3,000+ members and provide 4 styles of Sunday Morning worship opportunities including a live streaming video of our 11:00 a.m. contemporary service accessed through our website, and a delayed radio broadcast of the 9:30 a.m. blended service.

• 700 South Martha Street
• Sioux City, Iowa 51106
• First Contact: Linda K. Krei, Call Committee Chair
• First Contact Email: kreil@mercyhealth.com
• First Contact Phone: 712.276.2511

Wisconsin

Posted: November 23, 2011

Birchwood

Trinity Lutheran Church (LCMC)

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Church information: Trinity Lutheran Church is seeking a full time pastor who will preach and teach the word of God in accordance with Holy Scripture and the Lutheran confessions and will lead us in worship and guide us in proclaiming God’s love through word and deed. The mission of Trinity Lutheran Church is to demonstrate Christ’s Spirit through worship, witnessing, and ministry to the needs of the people of this church and the community. We are looking for a leader of people with strengths in theology and Christian education, and a leadership style that emphasizes listening, skilled communication, and servant’s attitude. Our ideal candidate will be good with youth, have skills in counseling, and enjoy connecting with our homebound and hospitalized members. We also look for someone to help us to develop our spiritual lives and promote leadership and involvement in the church and in our community.

Area information: Lakes, woods, for all seasons activities including golf, hunting and fishing. The Marshfield Clinic and Mayo Health System Northland are within 20 miles located in Rice Lake. Shopping areas include Rice Lake, Eau Claire, Duluth within 85 miles with many smaller areas closer. Twin Cities 2.5 hrs away. Birchwood Area School System K-12, Rated top 100 school district of its size in the nation, with 2 charter schools and Montessori to come in 2012. UW Barron County, WITC and Rice Lake High School located in Rice Lake which is within 20 miles. Lumber industry with Birchwood Manufacturing. Retired persons with great commitment to church working alongside many younger families for church activities and outreach.

• 501 East Chetac Avenue
• Birchwood, Wisconsin 54817
• First Contact: Brett Westphal, Call Committee Chair
• First Contact Email: trinitybirchwood@centurytel.net
• First Contact Phone: 715.354.3790
• First Contact Cell: 715.790.6350
• Second Contact: Donnarae Carrell, Call Committee Secretary
• Second Contact Email: trinitybirchwood@centurytel.net
• Second Contact Phone: 715.354.3790

North Carolina

Posted: October 20, 2011

Faith

Faith Lutheran Church (LCMC/NALC)

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Full-time Pastor

Church information: Faith Lutheran Church was established in 1899 with a current congregational membership of over 230. Our Congregation became a member of the North American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ in August, 2011. Faith Lutheran is in Faith NC a population of 750 in Rowan County. We provide two services every Sunday. Our Contemporary service begins at 8:45 AM with an average attendance of 40 members and guests. Our Traditional service begins at 11:00 AM with average attendance of 160 members and guests. Our Congregation is seeking a full time pastor who is an energetic leader with an appreciation for blended worship that brings true scripture teaching to both the contemporary and traditional services we provide to our members. We have an age diverse congregation which necessitates youth involvement along with high expectations for home bound and hospital visits. Strong leadership abilities are necessary as we grow our church. Our current church building was constructed in 1951 and seats ~300 in the sanctuary. In 2005, in response to a need for a larger gathering area, we completed a Family Life Center which includes a large multi-purpose room that is used for banquets, open gym and the community Upward Basketball/Cheerleading ministry. Additional Sunday school areas, a chapel, youth meeting room, nursery, music room and kitchen were also added.

Area information: Faith Lutheran Church is located in Faith NC, population ~550 in Rowan County. The nearest City is Salisbury with a population of ~25,000. Our town is strategically located 40 minutes from Charlotte and 50 minutes from Greensboro. We are 2 hrs from the Great Smokey Mountains and ~ 4 hours from the Carolina’s Coast. Winters are generally mild with an average annual snowfall of ~6 inches. Summers tend to be humid but temperatures seldom reach the triple digits. We maintain a small home town atmosphere with easy access to the big city amenities.

• P.O. Box 669
• 205 South Main Street
• Faith, North Carolina 28041
• First Contact: Randall Barger, chair
• First Contact Email: randallb@millerdavisagency.com
• First Contact phone: 704.314.4711

Wisconsin

Posted: October 12, 2011

Elkhorn

St. John's Lutheran Church (LCMC)

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Full or Part-time Pastor

Church information: St. John’s Lutheran Church is an established church which was founded in 1899. We are looking for a full time or part time Pastor who is grounded in the Word of God and the Lutheran Confessions, with a desire and ability to work with families, young adults, and children of all ages. Our congregation is seeking an energetic and motivational individual with an appreciation for blended worship with a desire to integrate both traditional and contemporary music styles and song. Visiting shut-ins and hospitalized congregational members would also be a priority for the candidate. Our average Sunday worship attendance is about 150 with 463 baptized members, and we are looking to grow. Our church is handicap accessible, with a full kitchen, multipurpose room/Sunday school, nursery, a youth group center, and music/movie room. We also house the Step Ahead daycare/preschool.

Area information: Area information: Elkhorn, Wisconsin, located southwest of Milwaukee, is the county seat for Walworth County, with a population around 9,000. Elkhorn has a lot to offer both residents and visitors. It is a city rich in history and tradition with the warmth and friendliness of a small town. All types of housing, quality education at all levels, various types of employment, and recreation make Elkhorn a great place to live, work and play. As an added bonus, Elkhorn is the host city of Lutherdale Ministries. www.elkhorn-wi.org

• 104 South Broad St.
• Elkhorn, Wisconsin 53121
• First Contact: Lance Ellsworth, Council member
• First Contact Email: lance@elknet.net
• First Contact Cell: 573.819.3626

Oregon

Posted: September 29, 2011

Newberg

Zion Lutheran Church (LCMC)

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Church information: Zion Lutheran Church has an immediate opening for a Congregation Pastor. We are in need of strong evangelical leadership in both the congregation and the community, growing our youth and young adult ministries, and increasing membership in the congregation. Our pastor should be solidly Bible-based with a personality that allows him or her to interact with parishioners, youth, and members of the community. He or she must give thought-provoking sermons and possess strong communication skills and exemplary moral values. He or she must be a strong leader and be committed to growing and re-invigorating our church. Interested candidates are encouraged to view our webpage and download our application information. Specific information we would like you to see includes: a Congregation Profile; our Mission/Vision Statement; the Job Description; a list of Supplementary Questions we would like you to submit with your resume; a copy of our 2011 Budget; an abridged History of Zion Lutheran Church; a Gifts of Love Foundation brochure; and our Constitution.

Area information: Our 117-year-old congregation is located in Newberg, Oregon - in the fertile Willamette Valley, midway between the snow-capped Cascade Mountains and the beautiful Oregon coast...in the heart of Oregon's wine country.

Resumes: Resumes and completed supplementary questions may be submitted to: zion_call@frontier.com

• 301 S. River Street
• Newberg, Oregon 97132
• First Contact: Zane Suverly, Call Committee chair
• First Contact Email: zsuver@comcast.net
• First Contact Phone: 503.864.8672
• Second Contact: Roger Gano, Call Committee member
• Second Contact Email: Rdgano@aol.com
• Second Contact Phone: 503.537.4630

Montana

Posted: August 27, 2011

Conrad

Conrad Lutheran Church (LCMC) Map

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Church information: Conrad Lutheran Parish is seeking a certified LCMC pastor to serve a two point parish located in an agricultural community in north central Montana. This parish believes, teaches and confesses Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior and the Gospel as the power of God for the salvation of all who believe in Him. This is a solo position with responsibilities that would include worship, pastoral care, teaching, leadership, and administration. We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and education.

Area information: Located on the plains of north central Montana, close to Rocky Mountains and Glacier National Park, Conrad is a small town with excellent schools.

• 6th and Delaware
• Conrad, Montana 59425
• First Contact: Linda Carlson, Call Committee chair
• First Contact Email: tlcarlso@hotmail.com
• First Contact Phone: 406.271.3507
• Second Contact: Kim Wiest, Administrative Assistant
• Second Contact Email: pondera@3rivers.net
• Second Contact Phone: 406.271.3934

Texas

June 16, 2011

Inez

Emmanuel Lutheran Church (LCMC) Map

Supply / Interim Pastor

Church information: Emmanuel Lutheran Church is seeking a supply/interim pastor to provide pastoral services in accordance with the Holy Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions. We are currently forming a call committee to begin the call process, but will need a supply pastor beginning June 26, 2011, as our current pastor is resigning. Our congregation voted unanimously on June 27, 2010 to leave the ELCA and join the LCMC. Our church began in the 1880s as a community unity church and became Lutheran in 1916. Our current church building was built in 1982. We have approximately 120 baptized members with an average attendance of ~50-70 per Sunday service at 9:00 am. We have a very nice three bedroom ~2000 sq.ft. brick parsonage to offer as needed. Compensation is negotiable as salary or per service plus hourly for additional needs and mileage/lodging as needed.

Area information: We are a traditional country community located in the coastal bend of Texas on US 59 between the towns of Victoria and Edna. We have a wonderful school district with grades K-12 and have several major petrochemical plants within ~30 miles.

• 185 Kolle Street
• Inez, TX 77968
• First Contact: Ray Scherer, Council President
• First Contact Email: emmanuellutheran_inez@tisd.net
• First Contact phone: 361-782-3646

California

June 6, 2011

Fresno

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Interim Pastor

Church information: Immanuel Lutheran is seeking an interim pastor to assist in the transition from a pastoral call of 20+ years through the search for a full-time permanent pastor. Our average worship attendance is 150 on Sunday mornings, and we have a total baptized membership of just under 400 people. Our congregation was established in 1888, and we currently enjoy a blended service. It is an exciting time at Immanuel Lutheran. We are currently an ELCA congregation, although we have already taken the 1st vote to leave the ELCA. We anticipate the second vote to occur in July or August of this year. We are about to finish construction on a brand new educational building, and hope utilizing this great addition to our campus later this fall. We currently have two full time staff members, a secretary and youth and family minister. Primary responsibilities will include leading worship, adult education, visitation, and performing baptisms, weddings, and funerals. A parsonage is available and ready.

Area information: Immanuel is located 5 miles south of Fresno and Clovis, CA in the unincorporated town of Easton, a rural community of approximately 1800 people. The climate is a mild winter, fall, and spring with hot and dry summers. Easton is located in the center of the state and is about 2 hours driving distance to the Pacific Ocean to the west and Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks to the East.

• 5955 S. Elm Avenue
• Fresno, CA 93706
• First Contact Person: Josh Gardner, Council President
• First Contact Person Email: jsbgardner@earthlink.net
• First Contact phone: 559-281-3392