Calling Our Next Pastor

Luther Memorial Church is looking to hire a full-time pastor who will assist us in discovering God’s vision for our congregation. The pastor will walk alongside us as we work to achieve our mission goals and bring our ministry vision to life. Our pastor will guide us as we chart a course that will allow us to embody our most important principles and core values.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS OF OUR NEXT CALLED PASTOR

  • We seek a pastor who can build on our strong foundation by helping us work together to discern God’s vision for Luther Memorial and strategically plan to grow and adapt to a changing world and community.
  • We seek a pastor who is a gifted preacher, able to deliver inspiring, challenging, thoughtful, and thought-provoking sermons.
  • We seek a pastor who is committed to providing pastoral care to our members and in forming personal relationships with us, our community, and Grand View University.
  • We seek a pastor who is adept at providing administrative leadership and organization.
  • Finally, we seek a pastor who has courage, creativity, and vision to challenge and lead us into new areas of ministry, as we yearn to reach new souls and make this world a better place.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES OF OUR NEXT CALLED PASTOR

  • Compassionate
  • Preaching and Worship Leadership
  • Spiritual Maturity
  • Communicator
  • Willingness to Engage Conflict
  • Decision Making
  • Organizational Agility
  • Collaboration
  • Flexibility

PRIMARY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF OUR NEXT CALLED PASTOR

The pastor will oversee Luther Memorial’s entire ministry as well as a staff of one full-time Administrative Director and a part-time staff that includes a director of music, an organist, and a bookkeeper. As the Senior Pastor and Campus Pastor, they will work closely with the Campus Ministry Staff and Director of Faith Life at Grand View. They will also be able to rely on a strong session and a host of members eager to help. Other responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing and conducting meaningful weekly worship services for the congregation that effectively blend Scripture, preaching, music, liturgy, and prayer;
  • Attracting, educating, inspiring, and equipping lay leadership in the life of the church, including stewardship development, the training of elders, and the revitalization of a program for children and youth;
  • Leading the congregation in its mission of reaching out in concern and service to the local community and the world;
  • Providing pastoral care and counseling to the congregation;
  • Establishing clear lines of communication both among church staff and between the various programs of the congregation; and Grand View University.