Pastoral Intern

Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Musical abilities advantageous

Job summary

The Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ is seeking an Associate Pastor/Intern to teach the adult Bible class on Sundays, prepare lessons, and coordinate with the current sermon series to foster participation and spiritual growth. The role includes leading small groups, missions, and youth ministry, coaching leaders, and providing pastoral care while working closely with the Senior Pastor.

Preaching about every 4–6 weeks and supporting visitation rounds out the responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach adult Bible classes on Sundays and align lessons with sermon series
• Foster participation, Bible reading and member encouragement
• Provide pastoral care within the class and coordinate with the Senior Pastor
• Oversee small group ministry and multiply healthy groups
• Organize missions, recruit and train volunteers for outreach
• Oversee youth ministry from birth to high school and support volunteers
• Preach roughly every 4–6 weeks and during Advent/Lent services
• Assist visitation team with hospital and home visits
• Bonus: musical abilities would be advantageous

Skills

Pastoral care

Biblical teaching

Leadership

Youth mentorship

Small group leadership

Job description

Teaches the adult Bible class on Sunday mornings.

Prepares and teaches biblically sound lessons, often in coordination with the current sermon series.

Foster class participation, Bible reading and encouragement among members

Provide pastoral care within the class, including follow-up, support and referrals as needed, always keeping the Senior Pastor abreast of any he may need to know.

Small Group Ministry

Provides oversight and support for the church’s small group ministry, fostering spiritual growth, community and discipleship through healthy, multiplying groups.

Evaluate and refine the structure and health of groups.

Partner with the Senior Pastor to integrate small groups into the life of the church, ensuring it is aligned with the church’s vision and mission.

Provide coaching, encouragement and resources for group leaders.

Promote biblical teaching and spiritually sound curriculum which reflect the church’s doctrinal standards.

Maintain accurate records of leaders and participants.

Missions

Organize, lead and promote the church’s mission ministries. This role provides the congregation with opportunities to serve others by proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Evaluate, maintain, and grow partnerships with the church’s chosen missions.

Recruit, train, and mobilize members for outreach initiatives and short-term mission trips.

Lead fundraising initiatives for the church’s missions and upcoming mission trips.

Youth Ministry

Teach, lead and oversee the church’s ministry to children ages birth to high school.

Equip and recruit volunteers, partner with parents, and create environments where students become grounded in the scriptures and enter growing relationships with Jesus Christ.

Teach and oversee our confirmation program

Oversee and equip our Sunday School program

Organize, attend and lead regular youth outings and events for families

Build relationships with students and their families, connecting them to the life of the church

Secondary Responsibilities:

Preaching

The Associate Pastor/Intern will be expected to preach roughly once every 4-6 weeks. They will also preach during midweek Advent and Lenten services.

Visitations

At times the Associate Pastor/Intern may be asked to assist the visitation team to make hospital and home visits

Bonus

An individual who can excel in all these areas and has musical abilities would be a great advantage to the ministry.