Church/position information: To Preach, teach the Word of God, visit, counseling.

Area Information: small community of approximatley 2,000

• 230 East Market
• Lisbon, Iowa 52253
• First Contact: Mike Wallace, Elder
• First Contact Phone: 319.558.9701
• First Contact Cell: 704.533.3642
• First Contact Email: inchristalone@windstream.net

Church information: St. Paul’s is a congregation of 562 baptized members with an average Sunday worship attendance of 265. St. Paul’s disaffiliated from the ELCA in May 2009 by a vote of 99%, at which time we joined LCMC. We are currently considering dual affiliation with the NALC. The newly selected senior pastor will play an active role in the selection of additional clergy and/or staff. There is a strong sense of church family, which we want to share with the inactive and the un-churched of our growing community. Our congregation is debt free with a strong benevolence budget. For additional information on our congregation, please see our website (link above). We seek a pastor who meets LCMC and/or NALC ministry standards and possesses strong preaching/worship & leadership skills. ELCA pastors who want to move to LCMC or the NALC are encouraged to respond. All replies will be held in strictest confidence.

Area Information: We are a growing rural community located between Charlotte and Greensboro North Carolina. The ministry vacancy is due to the announced retirement of the current Pastor who has served our congregation for 22 years. A transition time through 2012 has been offered by current Pastor.

• 205 St. Paul's Church Road
• Salisbury, North Carolina, 28146
• First Contact: Perry Bernhardt, Call committee chair
• First Contact Phone: 704.633.0996
• First Contact Cell: 704.533.3642
• First Contact Email: pbernhardt@issimro.com
• Second Contact: Tim Deal, Call committee vice chair
• Second Contact Phone: 704.636.2732
• Second Contact Cell: 704.239.1172
• Second Contact Email: timdeal@bellsouth.net

Church information: LCMC certified with senior pastor experience preferred. The Senior Pastor is to provide spiritual and pastoral leadership to the congregants and staff. The Senior Pastor shall lead the congregation so that it will fulfill its mission and purpose in the Body of Christ. The Senior Pastor will be responsible for preaching, teaching, and administering the sacraments, and will provide leadership in the ministries of worship, mission and spiritual formation, administration, family and youth, and stewardship. The Senior Pastor's role includes preaching the Word of God, performing all the scriptural duties of the office as seen in Acts 20:28 and I Peter 5:2-3, and having general oversight of the worship and shepherding of the congregation and staff. Lutheran Church of the Cross affirms the priesthood of all believers. The Senior Pastor must encourage all individuals to find their God-given talents and connect in some avenue of service.

Area Information: Lutheran Church of the Cross is located in Altoona, IA, a community with a population of 14,451. Altoona has great neighborhoods, excellent schools, plenty of recreation opportunities and all the amenities people look for in a big city, such as shopping, dining and entertainment, but with small town appeal. It is 5 miles from Des Moines, Iowa's capital city.

• 1701 8th Street SW
• Altoona, Iowa 50009-0307
• First Contact: Call committee
• First Contact Phone: 515.967.4818
• First Contact Email: lccaltoona@live.com

Church information: Confirmation instruction, Shut-in services, Visitation, Ministerial Association, Emergency Service, etc.

Area information: NW Iowa, good fishing and hunting, great school system, 2-year college, super hospital

• 1215 N 15th St.
• Estherville, Iowa 51334
• First Contact: Greg Johnson, Call committee
• First Contact Phone: 712.362.2207
• First Contact Email: johnson@mchsi.com
• Second Contact: Larry Kelly, Call committee
• Second Contact Phone: 712.362.7074
• Second Contact Cell: 712.380.6881
• Second Contact Email: lkelly@starnet.net

Church information: Requirements for this position include being an ordained Lutheran pastor to lead and serve our LCMC (Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ) Congregation. This pastor shall provide visionary leadership and shall have dynamic preaching and administrative skills. This pastor needs a passion for evangelism, is outgoing and relates well with people, is able to equip others for ministry and must demonstrate leadership ability with experience in developing ministries. Please visit our website (above link) and refer to the job description and organizational chart for additional information.

Area information: Morningside Lutheran Church, located in Sioux City, Iowa, is currently seeking a visionary Senior Pastor to help us fulfill our mission “To bring people into a relationship with Jesus Christ which results in changing lives and the commitment to follow His example”. The Senior Pastor will promote the mission of MLC and help people to grow in faith and action. We are a church body of approximately 3,000+ members and provide 4 styles of Sunday Morning worship opportunities including a live streaming video of our 11:00 a.m. contemporary service accessed through our website, and a delayed radio broadcast of the 9:30 a.m. blended service.

• 700 South Martha Street
• Sioux City, Iowa 51106
• First Contact: Linda K. Krei, Call Committee Chair
• First Contact Email: kreil@mercyhealth.com
• First Contact Phone: 712.276.2511

Church information: Trinity Lutheran Church is seeking a full time pastor who will preach and teach the word of God in accordance with Holy Scripture and the Lutheran confessions and will lead us in worship and guide us in proclaiming God’s love through word and deed. The mission of Trinity Lutheran Church is to demonstrate Christ’s Spirit through worship, witnessing, and ministry to the needs of the people of this church and the community. We are looking for a leader of people with strengths in theology and Christian education, and a leadership style that emphasizes listening, skilled communication, and servant’s attitude. Our ideal candidate will be good with youth, have skills in counseling, and enjoy connecting with our homebound and hospitalized members. We also look for someone to help us to develop our spiritual lives and promote leadership and involvement in the church and in our community.

Area information: Lakes, woods, for all seasons activities including golf, hunting and fishing. The Marshfield Clinic and Mayo Health System Northland are within 20 miles located in Rice Lake. Shopping areas include Rice Lake, Eau Claire, Duluth within 85 miles with many smaller areas closer. Twin Cities 2.5 hrs away. Birchwood Area School System K-12, Rated top 100 school district of its size in the nation, with 2 charter schools and Montessori to come in 2012. UW Barron County, WITC and Rice Lake High School located in Rice Lake which is within 20 miles. Lumber industry with Birchwood Manufacturing. Retired persons with great commitment to church working alongside many younger families for church activities and outreach.

• 501 East Chetac Avenue
• Birchwood, Wisconsin 54817
• First Contact: Brett Westphal, Call Committee Chair
• First Contact Email: trinitybirchwood@centurytel.net
• First Contact Phone: 715.354.3790
• First Contact Cell: 715.790.6350
• Second Contact: Donnarae Carrell, Call Committee Secretary
• Second Contact Email: trinitybirchwood@centurytel.net
• Second Contact Phone: 715.354.3790

Church information: Hazel Run Lutheran Church is in the process of voting to leave the ELCA and join LCMC. Our congregation is seeking a full time pastor to serve the needs of a rural congregation. Since the congregation has started the process of leaving the ELCA, our regular Sunday worship attendance has grown from 25 members to 50+ members. Our final vote will be Novemer 13th. This congregation is seeking a pastor to guide, direct, and lead us in serving Christ in our community and welcoming both new and old members into our church family. The church provides a parsonage that is located near the church. The worship style is traditional with one Sunday service.

Area information: Our congregation was started in 1892. Our members are from Hazel Run, Hanley Falls, Clarkfield, GraniteFalls, Montevideo, and the surrounding farming community.

• 114 Chestnut Ave.
• Hazel Run, Minnesota 56241
• First Contact: Tanya Dandurand, Call Committee
• First Contact Email: thedandurands@hotmail.com
• First Contact phone: 320.760.5972
• Second Contact: Hollis Weber, Church president
• Second Contact Email: weberfarms@mvtvwireless.com
• Second Contact Phone: 320.564.2435

Church information: Faith Lutheran Church was established in 1899 with a current congregational membership of over 230. Our Congregation became a member of the North American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ in August, 2011. Faith Lutheran is in Faith NC a population of 750 in Rowan County. We provide two services every Sunday. Our Contemporary service begins at 8:45 AM with an average attendance of 40 members and guests. Our Traditional service begins at 11:00 AM with average attendance of 160 members and guests. Our Congregation is seeking a full time pastor who is an energetic leader with an appreciation for blended worship that brings true scripture teaching to both the contemporary and traditional services we provide to our members. We have an age diverse congregation which necessitates youth involvement along with high expectations for home bound and hospital visits. Strong leadership abilities are necessary as we grow our church. Our current church building was constructed in 1951 and seats ~300 in the sanctuary. In 2005, in response to a need for a larger gathering area, we completed a Family Life Center which includes a large multi-purpose room that is used for banquets, open gym and the community Upward Basketball/Cheerleading ministry. Additional Sunday school areas, a chapel, youth meeting room, nursery, music room and kitchen were also added.

Area information: Faith Lutheran Church is located in Faith NC, population ~550 in Rowan County. The nearest City is Salisbury with a population of ~25,000. Our town is strategically located 40 minutes from Charlotte and 50 minutes from Greensboro. We are 2 hrs from the Great Smokey Mountains and ~ 4 hours from the Carolina’s Coast. Winters are generally mild with an average annual snowfall of ~6 inches. Summers tend to be humid but temperatures seldom reach the triple digits. We maintain a small home town atmosphere with easy access to the big city amenities.

• P.O. Box 669
• 205 South Main Street
• Faith, North Carolina 28041
• First Contact: Randall Barger, chair
• First Contact Email: randallb@millerdavisagency.com
• First Contact phone: 704.314.4711

Church information: St. John’s Lutheran Church is an established church which was founded in 1899. We are looking for a full time or part time Pastor who is grounded in the Word of God and the Lutheran Confessions, with a desire and ability to work with families, young adults, and children of all ages. Our congregation is seeking an energetic and motivational individual with an appreciation for blended worship with a desire to integrate both traditional and contemporary music styles and song. Visiting shut-ins and hospitalized congregational members would also be a priority for the candidate. Our average Sunday worship attendance is about 150 with 463 baptized members, and we are looking to grow. Our church is handicap accessible, with a full kitchen, multipurpose room/Sunday school, nursery, a youth group center, and music/movie room. We also house the Step Ahead daycare/preschool.

Area information: Area information: Elkhorn, Wisconsin, located southwest of Milwaukee, is the county seat for Walworth County, with a population around 9,000. Elkhorn has a lot to offer both residents and visitors. It is a city rich in history and tradition with the warmth and friendliness of a small town. All types of housing, quality education at all levels, various types of employment, and recreation make Elkhorn a great place to live, work and play. As an added bonus, Elkhorn is the host city of Lutherdale Ministries. http://www.elkhorn-wi.org

• 104 South Broad St.
• Elkhorn, Wisconsin 53121
• First Contact: Lance Ellsworth, Council member
• First Contact Email: lance@elknet.net
• First Contact Cell: 573.819.3626

Church information: Zion Lutheran Church has an immediate opening for a Congregation Pastor. We are in need of strong evangelical leadership in both the congregation and the community, growing our youth and young adult ministries, and increasing membership in the congregation. Our pastor should be solidly Bible-based with a personality that allows him or her to interact with parishioners, youth, and members of the community. He or she must give thought-provoking sermons and possess strong communication skills and exemplary moral values. He or she must be a strong leader and be committed to growing and re-invigorating our church. Interested candidates are encouraged to view our webpage and download our application information. Specific information we would like you to see includes: a Congregation Profile; our Mission/Vision Statement; the Job Description; a list of Supplementary Questions we would like you to submit with your resume; a copy of our 2011 Budget; an abridged History of Zion Lutheran Church; a Gifts of Love Foundation brochure; and our Constitution.

Area information: Our 117-year-old congregation is located in Newberg, Oregon - in the fertile Willamette Valley, midway between the snow-capped Cascade Mountains and the beautiful Oregon coast...in the heart of Oregon's wine country.

Resumes: Resumes and completed supplementary questions may be submitted to: zion_call@frontier.com

• 301 S. River Street
• Newberg, Oregon 97132
• First Contact: Zane Suverly, Call Committee chair
• First Contact Email: zsuver@comcast.net
• First Contact Phone: 503.864.8672
• Second Contact: Roger Gano, Call Committee member
• Second Contact Email: Rdgano@aol.com
• Second Contact Phone: 503.537.4630

Church information: Conrad Lutheran Parish is seeking a certified LCMC pastor to serve a two point parish located in an agricultural community in north central Montana. This parish believes, teaches and confesses Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior and the Gospel as the power of God for the salvation of all who believe in Him. This is a solo position with responsibilities that would include worship, pastoral care, teaching, leadership, and administration. We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and education.

Area information: Located on the plains of north central Montana, close to Rocky Mountains and Glacier National Park, Conrad is a small town with excellent schools.

• 6th and Delaware
• Conrad, Montana 59425
• First Contact: Linda Carlson, Call Committee chair
• First Contact Email: tlcarlso@hotmail.com
• First Contact Phone: 406.271.3507
• Second Contact: Kim Wiest, Administrative Assistant
• Second Contact Email: pondera@3rivers.net
• Second Contact Phone: 406.271.3934

Church information: Emmanuel Lutheran Church is seeking a supply/interim pastor to provide pastoral services in accordance with the Holy Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions. We are currently forming a call committee to begin the call process, but will need a supply pastor beginning June 26, 2011, as our current pastor is resigning. Our congregation voted unanimously on June 27, 2010 to leave the ELCA and join the LCMC. Our church began in the 1880s as a community unity church and became Lutheran in 1916. Our current church building was built in 1982. We have approximately 120 baptized members with an average attendance of ~50-70 per Sunday service at 9:00 am. We have a very nice three bedroom ~2000 sq.ft. brick parsonage to offer as needed. Compensation is negotiable as salary or per service plus hourly for additional needs and mileage/lodging as needed.

Area information: We are a traditional country community located in the coastal bend of Texas on US 59 between the towns of Victoria and Edna. We have a wonderful school district with grades K-12 and have several major petrochemical plants within ~30 miles.

• 185 Kolle Street
• Inez, TX 77968
• First Contact: Ray Scherer, Council President
• First Contact Email: emmanuellutheran_inez@tisd.net
• First Contact phone: 361-782-3646

Church information: Immanuel Lutheran is seeking an interim pastor to assist in the transition from a pastoral call of 20+ years through the search for a full-time permanent pastor. Our average worship attendance is 150 on Sunday mornings, and we have a total baptized membership of just under 400 people. Our congregation was established in 1888, and we currently enjoy a blended service. It is an exciting time at Immanuel Lutheran. We are currently an ELCA congregation, although we have already taken the 1st vote to leave the ELCA. We anticipate the second vote to occur in July or August of this year. We are about to finish construction on a brand new educational building, and hope utilizing this great addition to our campus later this fall. We currently have two full time staff members, a secretary and youth and family minister. Primary responsibilities will include leading worship, adult education, visitation, and performing baptisms, weddings, and funerals. A parsonage is available and ready.

Area information: Immanuel is located 5 miles south of Fresno and Clovis, CA in the unincorporated town of Easton, a rural community of approximately 1800 people. The climate is a mild winter, fall, and spring with hot and dry summers. Easton is located in the center of the state and is about 2 hours driving distance to the Pacific Ocean to the west and Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks to the East.

• 5955 S. Elm Avenue
• Fresno, CA 93706
• First Contact Person: Josh Gardner, Council President
• First Contact Person Email: jsbgardner@earthlink.net
• First Contact phone: 559-281-3392

Church information: The congregation was organized in 1949 as an independent, non-denominational community church. The congregation joined the United Lutheran Church in 1957, and in 2005 became an LCMC congregation. The congregation is located in the middle of a residential community and the church sees its ministry as serving the spiritual needs of the residents regardless of denominational affiliation or the lack of any affiliation. The church is also a contributor to a local outreach network supporting the homeless and others in need. At present the congregation has 100 members and the church has no debt. The church building dates to 1949 and has undergone several renovations which have enhanced the worship experience. In 1955 a Sunday School wing was added that includes a fellowship hall. The congregation has a Sunday School program, Vacation Bible School, and adult Bible study under the direction of the senior pastor and with the assistance of volunteers. The position is for a permanent, part-time call [20 hours per week]. Evangelism is based on long-term pastoral care and preaching based on the Scriptures and the Lutheran confessions.

Area information: Pasadena is a community bordered by several bodies of water and is located in Anne Arundel County between Annapolis, the state capital, and Glen Burnie, which is just south of Baltimore. The church is located in the midst of two communities-Magothy Beach and Chelsea Beach, hence its name. The area has evolved from a summer, beach ccommunity to a growing residential community with many new residents.

• Magothy-Chelsea Lutheran Church
• 265 Beach Avenue
• Pasadena, MD 21122
• First contact person: Michael J. Kurtz
• mkclandcats@verizon.net
• First contact phone: 410-757-1824; cell: 410-703-8871
• Second contact name: John G. Lynch
• Second contact phone: 410-255-1742

Church information: City On A Hill is a relational church grounded in authentic, real and organic relationships. We were founded as the first church plant in the LCMC and are currently worshipping in a leased space with an average attendance of 35-40 each week. As a congregation we value strong biblical teaching, holy communion and an outward missional focus through community service, small groups and grass-roots team ministry. We are not focused on numbers, but on the quality of relationships (with God, one-another and the community) as the hallmark of a fruitful ministry. Our worship style is casual and informal with the expectation of God's presence. We are seeking a lead pastor in a full time position with benefits. Our ideal candidate demonstrates the following: a strong theological background, biblical preaching, a focus on both kingdom and community and the ability to equip partners to serve God while balancing of all aspects of ministry as the sole staff member.

Area information: The City of Torrance has a population of 141,000 and is approximately 21 square miles, including a 1.5 mile beachfront. The Torrance Unified School District boasts great academic scores. A Cultural Arts Center and library serve the needs of the community with a theater, meeting rooms and classrooms. An urban wetland is located mid-city and Torrance provides over 320 acres of parks and open space. Torrance retains it sense of community and is a thriving "location of choice" for residents and businesses looking forward to the challenges of the 21st Century. Send a resume with cover letter, a biographical sketch and referrals to Brian White at brian@coahsb.org.

• City on a Hill Lutheran Church
• 312 Maple Ave.
• Torrance, CA 90503
• Contact person: Brian White - Call Committee Chair
• brian@coahsb.org
• Phone: 424-226-2441

Church information: Bachelor's degree and Master's of Divinity. Certified LCMC Pastor or willing to become certified. Prior ministry experience is needed. Willing to shepherd a large, growing, diverse multi-cultural urban congregation. Skills in neighborhood outreach and evangelism needed.

Area information: St. James is located in Northeast Philadelophia in the Northwood/Frankford section of the city. The church is located in a densly populated area of the city with a richly diverse ethnic population. St. James is convenient to all public transportation and close to downtown Philadelphia.

• St. James Lutheran Church
• Pratt & Castor Avenues
• Philadelphia, PA 19124
• Contact person: Larry Thum, Call Task Force Chair
• EMAIL
• Phone: 215-331-1783 — — 267-294-7680 (Cell)

Full Time Pastor: Faith Lutheran Church in Harvey, ND is searching for a servant of God to minister to our church and to the needs of our members. We desire a leader who has a sincere commitment to the Lord and the LCMC principles, will distribute the sacraments, will work closely with committees, and provide us with a variety of worship styles. Our spiritual leader needs to maintain and grow our youth and adult education programs with confirmation and bible studies. Evangelism in the community, visitation of church members and general community involvement are qualties we look for in our pastor. We have an average attendence of 110 per Sunday with a large base of young families. Please visit our website for more information. Please send your resume to Bob Flach, 3095 Riverside Drive, Harvey, ND 58341 or email (see below). You can also visit the website of our town to see what is is all about; www.harveynd.com.

• Harvey Faith Lutheran Church
• 737 Judy Blvd.
• Harvey, ND 58341
• 1st Contact person: David Lautt, Call Committee
• EMAIL
• 2nd Contact pershon: Bob Flach, Call Committee
• EMAIL

Church information: The congregation was founded in 1877 in Holdrege, NE which is located in south central Nebraska. Holdrege has a population of 5,630. Our pastor who had served us for 17 years resigned, as 75% of the voting congregation voted to leave the ELCA on our second vote in August of 2010. We are now affiliated with LCMC. We have elected an entirely new Council. We’ve voted in a new Constitution and Bylaws and updated our Articles of Incorporation. There are 363 confirmed members with an average attendance of 125-140 per Sunday. Some of the characteristics we are looking for are: Dedication to God’s written word, Passion for People of all ages, and a great communicator that is personable and involved in the community. Please provide a videotaped sermon (DVD or through an online link) with a resume and references.

Area information: Please check out our town’s website. There you will find why Holdrege, NE is Just the Place for you! We are blessed to have many great resources such as a strong school system, a new YMCA built in 2006, and The Tassel Performing Arts Center to name a few. We have Phelps Memorial Hospital here in Holdrege. It is a 25 bed community owned hospital with access to doctors in virtually every medical specialty. We are also within a minutes travel by air to one of Nebraska’s finest level II trauma facilities, Good Samaritan Hospital. If you like to fish or enjoy water recreation we are 25 miles from Harlan County Lake and 28 miles from Johnson Lake.

• 1st Contact: Craig Sandell, Call Committee Chair
• 1st Contact phone: 308-991-2038 (cell)
• 1st Contact email: craigsandell61@hotmail.com
• 2nd Contact: Mike Ecklun, Call Committee Member
• 2nd Contact phone: 308-991-0142 (cell); 308-995-4157 (home)
• 2nd Contact email: mnecklun@atcjet.net
• 3rd Contact: Kent Hansen
• 3rd Contact phone: 308-991-0420 or 308-995-2482
• 3rd Contact email: Klhansen88@yahoo.com
• Church Address: 704 West Avenue
• Holdrege, NE 68949

Church information: Faith Lutheran Mission Church a Liturgical, Bible-based, mission-focused and Christ-centered new congregation seeks a full-time pastor with a strong faith, a heart for evangelism, a passion and plan for mission, a solid knowledge of Lutheran theology, deep biblical background, an ability to proclaim God's word through preaching and teaching, a leadership style that emphasizes listening, strong communication and a servant attitude. The candidate selected for this position must be certified by the LCMC ministry board.

Faith Lutheran Mission Church is an LCMC church chartered June 6, 2010 with 53 congregational members. Most of our members are from various congregations in the Chippewa Valley and are mature Christians with strong biblical backgrounds, spiritual gifts and leadership skills. Sunday worship is at 9 am with fellowship time following the service, and a prayer service Wednesday evening at 7 pm.

Area information: We recently acquired a church building in a residential neighborhood in Eau Claire. Additional information is available by emailing callcommittee[at]faithlutheranmc.org. Please send your resume and cover letter to Robert Moore, Call Committee Chair.

• 1st Contact: Robert Moore, Call Committee Chair
• 1st Contact phone: 715-834-6735
• 1st Contact email: 777elaine@gmail.com
• 2nd Contact: Dean Kallenbach, Call Committee Member
• 2nd Contact phone: 715-832-5753
• 2nd Contact email: deankallenbach@aol.com
• Church Address: 1704 Hogeboom Ave.
• Eau Claire, WI 54701

Church information: Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran church in Vancouver, Canada is seeking a bilingual (German/English) pastor who has a heart for ministry. The called pastor would be expected to lead a traditional worship service in German and nurture the growth of an English-speaking ministry. To explore this call, please contact Rev. Edward Skutshek, President, Canadian Association of Lutheran Congregations (CALC), by Email or by phone. Martin Luther Congregation is an Associate member of CALC

• 1st Contact: Rev. Edward Skutshek, President, CALC (Canadian Association of Lutheran Congregations)
• 1st Contact phone: 250 769-5685; cell: 250 801-3860
• 1st Contact email: Ed.Skutshek@gracelutherankelowna.com
• Church Address: 505 46 Ave. E.
• Vancouver, BC, Canada