Pastor: Spiritual Leadership & Community Outreach

LCMC; Sibley (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northwest Iowa is seeking a pastor certified with the LCMC to lead a faith-filled ministry in Sibley and surrounding communities. The role emphasizes preaching, teaching, and comprehensive pastoral care within a small, active congregation of 90–100 on Sundays.

The pastor will foster growth in youth and adult education, stewardship, and local mission efforts. The church offers a welcoming parsonage adjacent to a remodeled facility, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Must be certified as an LCMC minister.
• Experience providing pastoral care and counseling.
• Ability to preach and teach in multiple settings (sermons, confirmation, youth).
• Willingness to lead in outreach and community involvement.
• Strong commitment to biblical stewardship and missions.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach the word of God consistent with the faith and practice of the Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ.
• Preside at worship services and administer the sacraments according to the LCMC practice.
• Provide pastoral care to all parish members as needed.
• Baptize, confirm, marry, visit the sick and distressed, and bury the dead.
• Install elected church council members and address internal personnel issues with the council.
• Encourage qualified persons to prepare for ministry and expand God’s Kingdom in the community.
• Distribute church periodicals and publications to share knowledge.
• Encourage financial support for Christian missions locally and globally.
• Lead meetings, activities, and organizations of the congregation.
• Visit and follow up with active/inactive, new, or transplanted members and those with life events.
• Establish a visitation group with stewardship and evangelism committees.
• Record baptisms, confirmations, marriages, funerals, and Holy Communion attendance; maintain rosters.
• Provide timely reports to the executive committee with a mileage log for visits.
• Dedicate time for scriptural study and engage with ministerial associations when possible.
• Oversee Vacation Bible School and collaborate with the education committee.
• Be actively involved in community ministry and Osceola County Ministerial Association."
• Contribute to youth ministry development and maintain confidentiality unless safety concerns arise.

Skills

Preaching

Pastoral care

Teaching

Stewardship

Community outreach

Education

LCMC minister certification

Job description

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northwest Iowa is seeking a pastor certified with the LCMC to lead a faith-filled ministry in Sibley and surrounding communities. The role emphasizes preaching, teaching, and comprehensive pastoral care within a small, active congregation of 90–100 on Sundays.

The pastor will foster growth in youth and adult education, stewardship, and local mission efforts. The church offers a welcoming parsonage adjacent to a remodeled facility, with opportunities to