Position: Pastor

LCMC; Rockton Township (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, affiliated with LCMC, seeks a dynamic pastor to inspire growth in devotion to God. The pastor will collaborate with the Church Council and congregation to advance the church’s mission to sow faith in Christ, strengthen families, and serve communities.

The ideal candidate will preach thought-provoking sermons, lead with energetic and compassionate leadership, and discern God’s plan for guiding the congregation forward in Rockton Township, Illinois.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be grounded in Biblical teachings and the Word of God.
• Energetic leader who can engage with people from all ages and backgrounds.
• Must have a strong, clear vision for the church's direction.
• Able to deliver sermons that provoke thought and deepen faith.
• Discernment to evaluate strengths, opportunities, and God’s plan for the congregation.

Skills

Biblical grounding

Energetic leadership

Church vision

Sermon delivery

Discernment

Job description

Prince of Peace is affiliated with LCMC. We are seeking a dynamic leader who will inspire our congregation to grow in devotion to God. The pastor will team with the Church Council and congregation to further the mission of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, which is “to sow faith in Christ, strengthen families, serve our communities”.

Traits and Strengths we are looking for:

• Grounded in the Word of God in accordance with the teachings of the Bible
• Energetic personality that works well with all people
• Strong vision of where we need to move as a Church
• Able to deliver thought-provoking sermons
• Discernment to help us evaluate our strengths and God's plan for us

Details about our congregation, including job description, are available upon request.