Lead Pastor

LCMC; Great Bend (KS); Hybride; USD 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, KS seeks a pastor to preach and teach the Word, administer the Sacraments, and lead a vibrant ministry to youth and all ages. The role emphasizes biblical outreach, education, and pastoral care within a welcoming congregation.

The pastor will collaborate with the Worship and Music Committee, provide pastoral care, conduct weddings and funerals, and guide spiritual growth across all ages, in a community-focused church setting.

Qualifications

• The Pastor should be LCMC or NALC Certified or willing to become Certified in a timely manner.
• Should uphold LCMC Pastoral Admonition and Statement of Faith.
• An evident gift for boldly preaching and teaching the Word of God, avoiding political perils of today’s world.
• Has wisdom to accurately interpret the Bible and convey its meaning as written.
• The capacity to work effectively in a cooperative leadership environment and be able to lead and direct the team.
• Character that exhibits the qualities outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1: 6-9 and Peter 5: 2-4.
• An ability to relate to individuals with compassion, sensitivity, honesty, candor and confidence.

Responsabilités

• Preach and teach the Word of God from the Holy Bible.
• Administer the Sacraments.
• Support a Youth Evangelism program by encouraging and aiding in the development of spiritual growth in the lives of all young people.
• Teaching and promoting biblical stewardship for youth in areas of spiritual gifts and possessions.
• Participate in the Christian Education of all ages. This includes Sunday School, Youth and Adults. May delegate responsibilities to volunteers in the church.
• Consult with the Worship and Music Committee in preparing appropriate Worship Services.
• Be available and willing to conduct counseling sessions, perform Weddings, Baptisms and Funerals.
• Provide short-term counseling as needed. Be available and responsive to crisis situations. Provide pastoral care through the most effective means possible.
• Implement ministries that reach out to the unchurched, inactive and new area residents of our community with the Good News of Jesus Christ.
• Visit and minister to members and prospective members in homes, nursing care facilities and hospitals.
• Serve to provide leadership and advice to the Church Council, committees and teams as an ex-officio member.
• Any other duties that may be outlined on an as needed basis.

Description du poste

MISSION STATEMENT:

Our calling is to love God and love people. We reach them with love, bring them with grace, teach them the truth and send them out to share God’s love with the world.

Our history:

The history of Trinity Lutheran Church began on August 16, 1908, when a group of Lutherans met at the home of Carl Schneider, Sr., to organize a Lutheran Church in Great Bend. Two weeks later a constitution was adopted, specifying the name: “Die Evangelische Lutherische Dreieinigskeit Gemeinde” or Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.

At a meeting on January 3, 1909, the building of a church edifice was discussed. Three men were elected to find a suitable site. They selected the corner of Lakin and Odell as the site of the first church. On July 11, 1909, the congregation decided to erect a church building. Services of dedication were held on July 31, 1910. The original building still exists. It was twice enlarged and renovated. By 1946, it became apparent that new church facilities were needed as the congregation grew to 875 baptized members.

In 1952, the congregation purchased a new site for a new edifice at 24th and Adams. Mr. Fritz Craig of Lincoln, Nebraska, was engaged as architect for the new church. Preliminary plans were adopted on October 13, 1952. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the new church were conducted on July 11, 1954, following the morning worship. The cornerstone was laid on November 14, 1954. Trinity congregation departed its first church building at Lakin and Odell on December 11, 1955. Services were held in the basement of the new church until February 5 and 12 dedicatory services of the present church building were held. In 1960, affiliation with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod commenced.

In 1977, Trinity congregation ceased its affiliation with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and affiliated with the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches, which came into being at that time. While continuing as Senior Pastor at Trinity, Pastor Robert Studtmann became Bishop of the Southwest Synod of the AELC from its inception until 1987, when it merged with the American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Church in America, to become the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Music has always played an important part in our congregation-from updating services to the new hymnals or to creating a more contemporary worship service. Our organ was built by the Reuter Organ Company-installed in 1956. It was updated in 1983 and now is contemporary in design but has great richness and considerable power. In 2004 bells were purchased and with our choir, enhances our services.

Our church building has undergone several renovations, one being the installation of an elevator and an outdoor worship area. The last being done in 1994, at which time the chancel received major improvements with a free-standing altar. Currently our weekend worship attendance averages 115. Weekly worship services include a Saturday evening service and a Sunday morning service, with Wednesday Lenten Services during the season.

TLC has long recognized the importance of investing in its youth and children. Currently, the Wednesday mid-week youth program follows the school-year calendar, beginning in the fall and continuing through the spring, with no regular mid-week programming between the summer months. In addition to this school-year ministry, Vacation Bible School has a rich and meaningful history at TLC, serving as a key summer opportunity for faith formation, fellowship, and outreach to children in the congregation and the wider community.

TLC is a mission focused congregation providing men’s, women’s and youth school bags, quilts, supporting the local Food Bank, Barton County Association of Churches. TLC has also been home to TLC Discoveries, an afterschool program for over 20 years.

Qualifications

• The Pastor should be LCMC or NALC Certified or willing to become Certified in a timely manner.
• Should uphold LCMC Pastoral Admonition and Statement of Faith.
• An evident gift for boldly preaching and teaching the Word of God, avoiding political perils of today’s world.
• Has wisdom to accurately interpret the Bible and convey its meaning as written.
• The capacity to work effectively in a cooperative leadership environment and be able to lead and direct the team.
• Character that exhibits the qualities outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1: 6-9 and Peter 5: 2-4.
• An ability to relate to individuals with compassion, sensitivity, honesty, candor and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach the Word of God from the Holy Bible.
• Administer the Sacraments.
• Support a Youth Evangelism program by encouraging and aiding in the development of spiritual growth in the lives of all young people.
• Teaching and promoting biblical stewardship for youth in areas of spiritual gifts and possessions.
• Participate in the Christian Education of all ages. This includes Sunday School, Youth and Adults. May delegate responsibilities to volunteers in the church.
• Consult with the Worship and Music Committee in preparing appropriate Worship Services.
• Be available and willing to conduct counseling sessions, perform Weddings, Baptisms and Funerals.
• Provide short-term counseling as needed. Be available and responsive to crisis situations. Provide pastoral care through the most effective means possible.
• Implement ministries that reach out to the unchurched, inactive and new area residents of our community with the Good News of Jesus Christ.
• Visit and minister to members and prospective members in homes, nursing care facilities and hospitals.
• Serve to provide leadership and advice to the Church Council, committees and teams as an ex-officio member.
• Any other duties that may be outlined on an as needed basis.

Our Community

Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMC is located in Great Bend, KS a vibrant community of around 16,000 people located in the heart of America; near the geographical center of Kansas. The central location of the city allows for short travel to anywhere in the state, including Wichita and Kansas City. Denver is also just a mere six-hour drive away.

The people of Great Bend enjoy the conveniences of a larger city, like first-rate educational, medical, and recreation facilities. For all of the large city conveniences, the community still retains its small-town sensibilities and values.

Barton Community College offers traditional general education courses, fine and performing arts opportunities, a plethora of career and technical training offerings and an athletic program that boasts 57 national championships.

Great Bend offers much in the way of pre-college learning. With over (5) five elementary schools, (1) one large middle school, (1) one large high school, and several additional opportunities for private education, virtual learning, and home-schooling, Great Bend is proud to say we appreciate our youth and are invested in their future through education.

Great Bend has one hospital but several specialty clinics in the community as well as an Urgent Care.

Arts, Entertainment, Activities, and More!

Great Bend Mural Project and Bronze Sculptures downtown.

Christmastime EXPLORE - Santas Around the World exhibit and Trail of Lights, Ice Skating Downtown

Barton Planetarium

Great Bend Alive Plaza (Final Fridays on Forest – block party April through November on Forest Ave)

Kansas Oil and Gas Museum

Catch a play at the Crest Theatre

Barton Historical Society Museum and Village

Great Bend Public Library

Historic SRCA Dragstrip

Santa Fe Trail & DAR Marker

Santa Fe #3416

Brit Spaugh Zoo

Dry Lake Brewing

Community events: Summer Street Stroll, Ladies Night Out, Farmer's Market, Outdoor movies, June Jaunt, Party in the Park, Golden Belt Community Concert, Great Bend City Band Concert series.

Cheyenne Bottoms – largest inland marsh in the United States

Hunting

Lake Barton Golf Course

Jack Kilby Square Splash pad

Great Bend Sports Complex

2 Dance studios

Skate Park “the cage”

Unique dining downtown and along the 10th street corridor

Rosewood Winery

Up and Rolling Skate center

Lake Barton - walking and biking trails

Veterans Memorial Park – playground, fishing, Disc Golf Course, and outdoor fitness trail.

Youth Activities: Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4-H, After school clubs, Casual Gaming Night at the Public Library, and more!