Part-Time Lutheran Pastor — Preaching, Teaching & Care

Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart, Minnesota invites a part-time pastor to share in proclaiming the Word, administering the Sacraments, and walking with us in faith. The pastor reports to the St.

Paul’s Church Council and will lead worship, provide pastoral care, and support educational ministries. Ideal candidates hold a Master of Divinity from an accredited Lutheran seminary and be a certified LCMC pastor or willing to seek certification.

Qualifications

• Preaching and teaching the Word faithfully in accordance with Scripture, the Lutheran Confessions, and LCMC ministry standards.
• Leading worship, administering Baptism and Holy Communion, and officiating at weddings, funerals, and other services.
• Connecting meaningfully with the congregation through clear and relational communication.
• Providing spiritual care and mentorship for all ages through teaching, counseling, and personal engagement.
• Offering pastoral care, including visitations, prayer, fellowship, and private communion for the sick, homebound, and temporarily confined.
• Supporting educational ministries such as Sunday School, confirmation, and adult faith formation.
• Serving as an ex officio member of the Church Council and advisory member of all boards, committees, and church organizations.
• Actively participating in congregational life, nurturing unity, hospitality, and service.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach the Word faithfully.
• Lead worship and administer sacraments.
• Provide spiritual care and mentorship.
• Engage in congregational life and outreach.
• Support educational ministries and family faith formation.

Skills

Preaching

Worship leadership

Pastoral care

Teaching

Education

Master of Divinity

LCMC pastor certification

Job description

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart, Minnesota invites a part-time pastor to share in proclaiming the Word, administering the Sacraments, and walking with us in faith. The pastor reports to the St.

Paul’s Church Council and will lead worship, provide pastoral care, and support educational ministries. Ideal candidates hold a Master of Divinity from an accredited Lutheran seminary and be a certified LCMC pastor or willing to seek certification.