Pastor - Zion Church (Castroville, TX)

Lancaster Search; Castroville (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Zion Lutheran Church in Castroville, TX is seeking an evangelical lead pastor to join us as a witness for Christ in our growing rural-urban community.

The ideal candidate is rooted in orthodox Christian beliefs as outlined in the LCMC, with a clear calling to preach the Word in an engaging way and to lead our congregation toward discipleship and outreach.

You will partner with families across generations and serve in a church that values tradition and community life.

Qualifications

• Lead pastor with strong pastoral care and vision for a growing church.
• Proven ability to communicate the gospel clearly in public worship.
• Commitment to evangelism and disciplemaking in a congregational setting.

Responsibilities

• Preach the Word with clarity and engaging delivery to the congregation weekly.
• Provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care to members and families.
• Cast vision for outreach and discipleship in the Castroville community.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Preaching

Community outreach

Job description

Zion Lutheran Church (https://zion-castroville.org) in Castroville Texas, seeks to call an evangelical lead pastor to join us as a witness for Christ in this rapidly growing community.

Zion Church (Castroville, TX)

Pastor

The Big Picture

Zion Lutheran Church (https://zion-castroville.org) in Castroville Texas, seeks to call an evangelical lead pastor to join us as a witness for Christ in this rapidly growing community.

The Community

In 1844 Castroville was established by Alsatian and German settlers on the banks of the Medina river just west of San Antonio. Today Castroville still cherishes their roots. It is located less than a half hour from downtown San Antonio. Castroville boasts one of the most highly rated and fastest growing school districts in Texas. Medina Valley ISD offers many opportunities for student growth both in and out of the classroom. Community events include Fiorella Friday, Old Fashion Christmas, the 4th of July Parade, the Tour de Castroville and the Poppy Festival. Popular activities in Castroville include hiking, biking, hunting, fishing,shopping, golfing, and sight-seeing. Attractions such as the Alamo, the River Walk, and Sea World are close at hand.

The Church

Zion Lutheran Church, established in 1852, is deeply rooted in our town’s history. Zion reaches out to this community in several ways. We enjoy supporting the local food pantry, including donating part of the proceeds from our annual church festival. We participate in the monthly community celebration, Fiorella Friday. Other ministries include Alpha, a Christian library, visitation, vacation Bible school, adult and children’sSunday school, choir and hand bell players, and a prayer chain.The church has a mix of families that have been at Zion for generations, along with many families that are new to the area.

The Call

As a church we are looking for a lead pastor who is rooted in the orthodox Christian beliefs as laid out in the LCMC statement of faith and committed to preaching the Word in an engaging manner. The ideal candidate will be an ambitious leader who has a vision for how we can maintain our commitment to this historic community while making disciples of Christ among the growing population in the community.If you are interested in finding out more about this call you can review “the call” section of our website.

The Compensation

Total Package: $112,000 (Salary $60k, Parsonage $30k, Utilities $7k, Benefits $15k)