Global Church Planter & Mission Catalyst

The Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod invites ordained pastors to join the Office of International Mission in international ministry, focusing on church planting, teaching, and Word and Sacrament ministry.

The role includes developing mission strategy, training leaders, and traveling to partner congregations as needed, with language acquisition support and ongoing sending-church communication.

Qualifications

• Ordained and rostered LCMS pastor required.
• Master of Divinity degree or equivalent.
• Pastoral and cross-cultural ministry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preach, teach, and administer the Sacraments in LCMS congregations and missions.
• Travel and present/teach at conferences or courses as requested.
• Develop local-language theological materials and mentor future pastors.
• Lead church-planting efforts in cooperation with partner churches.
• Communicate mission strategy and report progress to supervisors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Public speaking

Education

Master of Divinity

Ordained pastor (LCMS)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod invites ordained pastors to join the Office of International Mission in international ministry, focusing on church planting, teaching, and Word and Sacrament ministry.

The role includes developing mission strategy, training leaders, and traveling to partner congregations as needed, with language acquisition support and ongoing sending-church communication.