Pastor - Island Congregation Leader

LCMC; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St Paul Lutheran Church on Kodiak Island, Alaska, is seeking a full-time Pastor and Leader for its Kodiak Island congregation. The pastor will lead worship, preach, administer sacraments, and guide discipleship programs while caring for members through hospital visits and counseling.

The pastor will work with a call committee to shepherd a remote island church facing ongoing challenges and reconstruction needs. Experience in a similar setting is preferred, with a heart for community outreach.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include experience as the sole pastor in a remote setting.
• Preference for a certified pastor with strong leadership and teaching gifts.
• Call committee review process and openness to ministry context in Kodiak.

Responsibilities

• Regularly pray for the congregation and its ministry.
• Direct worship services and sermons according to liturgical calendar.
• Lead weekly worship and participate in Sunday services.
• administer sacraments (Baptism, Holy Communion, marriage, funeral).
• oversee spiritual education: discipleship, confirmation, Bible studies.
• organize/p supervise pastoral care including hospital/home visits.
• serve as personnel director for paid/volunteer staff.
• advise the church council and model pastoral conduct.

Skills

Strong Christian faith

Communication skills

Bible study involvement

Team-oriented

People skills

Background check

Education

Certified Pastor

Job description

St Paul Lutheran Church on Kodiak Island, Alaska, is seeking a full-time Pastor and Leader for its Kodiak Island congregation. The pastor will lead worship, preach, administer sacraments, and guide discipleship programs while caring for members through hospital visits and counseling.

The pastor will work with a call committee to shepherd a remote island church facing ongoing challenges and reconstruction needs. Experience in a similar setting is preferred, with a heart for community outreach.