Associate Pastor

Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ; New Braunfels, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ seeks an Associate Pastor to join our congregation and lead with a mature spiritual life centered on Jesus Christ. The role emphasizes preaching, pastoral care, and leadership for adult faith formation within a Lutheran framework.

Qualifications include an M.Div., LCMC certification (or in process) and 3+ years of congregational experience. The pastor will engage in outreach, mission work, and online ministry as part of our worshiping community.

Qualifications

• M.Div. from an accredited Christian Seminary; certified LCMC pastor, or in process.
• Three years congregational experience (preferred).
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including ability to present well-organized, clear and biblically sound sermons and written materials from a Lutheran perspective; expected to preach at about 40% of our worship services.
• Teaching and primary leadership for adult faith formation, to encompass: outreach, education, service and fellowship via small groups.
• Ability to relate to individuals of all ages – to include members of the church staff; will share in pastoral care.
• Ability to effectively engage in Outreach and Mission activities in contemporary society –especially through electronic and social media.

Responsibilities

• Preach at a meaningful portion of worship services and prepare biblically sound sermons.
• Provide leadership for adult faith formation and outreach initiatives.
• Offer pastoral care and relational leadership to all ages within the congregation.
• Engage in mission and outreach activities, including online and social media engagement.

Skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Pastoral care

Lutheran perspective

Education

M.Div. from accredited Christian Seminary

Job description

With the recent departure of a pastor who accepted a call to a Senior Pastor position, we seek an Associate Pastor who has a firm, mature spiritual life centered on our Lord, Jesus Christ, with the following qualifications and attributes:

• M.Div. from an accredited Christian Seminary; certified LCMC pastor, or in process;
• Three years congregational experience (preferred);
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including ability to present well-organized, clear and biblically sound sermons and written materials from a Lutheran perspective; expected to preach at about 40% of our worship services;
• Teaching and primary leadership for adult faith formation, to encompass: outreach, education, service and fellowship via small groups.
• Ability to relate to individuals of all ages – to include members of the church staff; will share in pastoral care;
• Ability to effectively engage in Outreach and Mission activities in contemporary society –especially through electronic and social media;