Pastor

All Saints Lutheran Church; Orland Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

All Saints Lutheran Church in Orland Park, IL seeks a full-time Pastor to lead worship, teach the Word, administer the Sacraments, and shepherd the congregation with a heart for discipleship.

The Pastor will collaborate with the Church Council, staff, and ministry teams to fulfill the church’s mission, provide spiritual care, and engage in local and global outreach. Some remote work is possible, with most responsibilities on-site at the church.

Qualifications

• Must be a Christian and have at least an undergraduate degree.
• Graduate degree from a recognized Christian theological seminary is highly recommended.
• Willingness to engage in continuing education to enhance ministerial skills.
• Prior pastoral experience is preferred, ideally in a congregation of similar size or complexity.
• Strong preaching, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the church’s Confession of Faith and its Mission Statement.
• Willingness to obtain CPR and AED certifications.

Responsibilities

• Preaching, worship planning, and administering the Sacraments per Lutheran doctrine.
• Provide pastoral care through counseling, visitation, and prayer.
• Lead and collaborate with church leadership, staff, and ministry teams.
• Represent ASLC in outreach, ecumenical relations, and partnerships.
• Attend and report at Church Council and congregational meetings.
• Plan and organize church events and fundraising activities.

Skills

Theological depth

Pastoral leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Vision and integrity

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate seminary degree

Job description

The Pastor serves as a spiritual leader and shepherd of All Saints Lutheran Church (ASLC). This role is responsible for preaching and teaching the Word of God, administering the Sacraments, providing pastoral care, and equipping the congregation for ministry in accordance with the church’s Constitution, Confession of Faith, and Mission.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Preaching, Worship, and Sacraments

• Provide biblical, theologically sound, and relevant preaching for weekly worship services.
• Oversee the planning and leadership of all worship services, including seasonal liturgies (e.g., Lent, Advent, Holy Week).
• Administer Baptism and the Lord’s Supper in accordance with Lutheran doctrine.
• Coordinate with music and worship teams to ensure services are meaningful and spiritually enriching.

2. Pastoral Care and Discipleship

• Offer pastoral care through counseling, visitation, and prayer for individuals and families.
• Provide spiritual guidance during life transitions, including weddings, funerals, baptisms, and hospital stays.
• Develop and support opportunities for adult / youth education, Bible study, and spiritual formation.

3. Leadership and Administration

• Lead and collaborate with the Senior Pastor, Church Council, ministry teams, and staff to fulfill the church’s mission.
• Provide leadership in vision casting, strategic planning, and congregational development.
• Supervise and mentor staff, ensuring alignment with church goals and values.
• Attend and report at Church Council and congregational meetings.
• Plan, organize and prepare for church events, such as the Spaghetti Dinner, Steak Fry, Bingo, summer picnics and other fundraising.

4. Outreach and Community Engagement

• Represent ASLC in the wider community through involvement in local outreach, ecumenical relations, and partnerships.
• Encourage congregational involvement in mission and service efforts locally and globally.

Qualifications*:

• Must be a Christian and have at a minimum, an undergraduate degree from a recognized college / university.
• It is highly recommended that the candidate have a graduate degree from a recognized Christian theological seminary or have taken courses from such an educational institution.
• Must be willing to engage in a continuing education program to enhance their ministerial skills.
• Prior pastoral experience is preferred, ideally in a congregational setting of similar size or complexity.
• Strong preaching, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead with humility, integrity, and vision.
• Will commit themself to the church’s Confession of Faith and its current Mission Statement.
• Willingness to obtain current CPR and AED certifications

*This position requires the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The role may also involve periods of standing, walking, bending, and reaching as necessary to perform job-related tasks. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Core Competencies:

• Theological depth with pastoral sensitivity
• Spirit-led leadership and collaborative decision-making
• Effective communication in preaching, teaching, and pastoral care
• Administrative and organizational proficiency
• Commitment to the mission and confessional integrity of ASLC

Schedule and Compensation:

• This is a full-time position
• Some remote work is possible, off-site work is included in visits, etc.
• Majority of responsibilities and tasks take place on-site at the Church
• Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications

The Pastor (Full-Time) position will have a start date of October 1, 2026, or later.

**This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. The employee may be required to perform other tasks as assigned by management.