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Job Description for Full Time Pastor at
First Lutheran Church
Position Title: Pastor Type: Full-Time
Summary Description:
First Lutheran Church (FLC) of Algona, Iowa is seeking a full-time Pastor. Algona is a community of 5000 located in North Central Iowa. FLC is a strong and active congregation that strives to meet the varied needs of its members and community, whether those needs be physical, emotional or spiritual. First Lutheran has a high and active volunteer rate, is financially solvent, is forward thinking with its use of technology and social media and has a vigorous youth program.
Benefits:
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Salary commensurate with experience
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Other benefits will conform to synod guidelines, potentially:
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401(k)
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Paid full individual insurance
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Paid Vacation
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Education/Experience/Requirements:
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Fully ordained or working towards ordination in ELCA Church
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Open to working with pastors of other denominations as approved by ELCA Synod
Position Responsibilities:
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Prepare message for two weekly services- one on Wednesday evenings in conjunction with our youth education and Sunday mornings
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Coordinate and/or oversee various ministries, committees and associated leaders within the church, but not limited too-
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Student/Youth Education
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Adult Education
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Visiting & Engaging our Elderly Population
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Worship & Music (both contemporary & traditional)
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Technology
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Work directly with the Office Manager & Church Council
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Continue, expand or create mission projects
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Actively participates in Congregational Care- developing personal relationships with many in the congregation, making hospital visits & shut-in visits and responding to crisis & emergency calls and generally meeting the spiritual, emotional and physical needs as appropriate & feasible.
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Other responsibilities as assigned &/or agreed upon.
Pre-Employment background check is required
First Lutheran Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer
TO APPLY: CONTACT office@firstalgona.org
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