Pastor

LCMC; Nebraska; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ seeks a pastor for St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church (Hickory Grove) in rural Nemaha County, Nebraska. The role centers on preaching, administering the sacraments, and leading public worship in a small-town setting.

The church prioritizes outreach to children, families, and unchurched neighbors, with responsibilities including confirmation instruction, weddings, funerals, pastoral visits, and ongoing education.

Responsibilities

• Teach the Word of God
• Administer the Lutheran Sacraments
• Conduct public worship
• Instruct Confirmation
• Perform marriages
• Visit the sick and distressed
• Perform funerals
• Understand our culture and try to learn about it
• Pursue personal growth and continued education

Job description

• Affiliation: LCMC / NALC
• Contact: Janet Bohling, Call Committee Co-Chair

Location:

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church (Hickory Grove) is in rural Nemaha County,Nebraska (in the southeast corner of the state). The church is located just a mile off Highway 136 on a well-traveled county road. Equidistant from two award-winning public school districts, Hickory Grove Church is located about an hour from Nebraska’s two largest urban centers, Lincoln and Omaha, and 30 minutes from Nebraska City.

Position Expectations:

• Teach the Word of God
• Administer the Lutheran Sacraments
• Conduct public worship
• Instruct Confirmation
• Perform marriages
• Visit the sick and distressed
• Perform funerals
• Understand our culture and try to learn about it
• Pursue personal growth and continued education

Top Mission Priorities at Hickory Grove:

• Increase local outreach and cultivate a culture of invitation to connect with local children, young families and unchurched people in the community.
• Continue current mission outreach with Oaks Indian Mission, Orphan Grain Train and Walking In Faith 4 Christ youth mission group.
• Inspire and grow more scripture-based fellowship opportunities for our own congregation.

Salary and Benefits:

Competitive health insurance and pension plan provided. Salary and benefits are negotiable based on experience.