Pastor

Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Hope Lutheran Church in Quincy, Illinois is seeking a part-time pastor to lead and shepherd the congregation, preach God’s Word, and build relationships with the surrounding community.

The ideal candidate will have a bible college degree with pastoral experience, and may pursue a Master of Divinity; willingness to study is welcomed. Expect worship leadership, pastoral care, and active involvement in AWANA and outreach.

Qualifications

• Requires biblically sound ministry with pastoral experience.
• Masters of Divinity preferred or willingness to take classes toward it.
• Strong desire to lead and shepherd a church community.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship and preach three Sundays a month.
• Provide pastoral care at baptisms, funerals, weddings, and hospital visits.
• Build relationships with Hope and the surrounding community.
• Follow up with visitors and engage in long-range planning meetings.
• Familiarity with AWANA Bible clubs and youth activities.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Worship leadership

Community outreach

Visitor follow-up

Education

Biblical studies degree

Master of Divinity (MDiv) or pursuing

Job description

We at Hope Lutheran Church are seeking a new part time pastor. Hope Church was planted in 2010 with a mission to reach those seeking a deeper connection with God. We gather to pray, learn and grow together, firmly rooted in the truth of God’s Word.

Hope offers something for everyone. From Bible studies for all ages to serving at the local soup kitchen and supporting missionary families worldwide, our church is dedicated to spreading the Gospel. Our children’s program, AWANA, helps young ones build lasting Christian relationships and equips them to share God’s Word, forming a crucial foundation to their faith.

Our worship service is a blended service with both contemporary music and traditional hymns planned by the music team. The services are lay led and the message is given by lay persons and pastors from the community. Our Prayer Team connects with members and compiles the prayer list to be used during our service.

Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we are searching for a part time pastor who will lead with compassion, inspire with God’s Word and connect with our community. The pastor will have a deep love for the Word of God and a caring, shepherd's heart. We believe that the right candidate will have a vision to reach lost people with the gospel and be a strong leader who can guide our church into the next season. As a community that values love, compassion, and service, we are seeking someone who can connect personally with our members and lead us in fulfilling our mission of loving God and loving people.

The pastor shall:

• Have a passion for building relationships with others at Hope and the surrounding community
• Be passionate about spreading the Word of God and serving others
• Lead worship giving the message based upon God’s Word three Sundays a month
• Provide pastoral care for members at baptisms, funerals, weddings and hospital visits in times of crisis
• Occasionally help prepare for long range planning meetings
• Follow up with visitors
• Become familiar with AWANA bible club and future youth activities
• Give desired input about worship and music.

Qualifications (education/experience)

The pastor will have at least a bible college degree with pastoral experience. We prefer a candidate with a Masters of Divinity degree from an accredited seminary (or its equivalent) or someone who is willing to take classes to obtain such a degree. We will also consider a person in seminary working toward a MDiv degree.

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