About us
Richland Lutheran Church is a congregation of Christ followers making disciples who worship, grow, serve, and steward. We are affiliated with Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC) and we value spirituality, love, truth, accountability, and integrity. Our website is richlandlutheran.org.
Our work environment is: Welcoming, Respectful, Nurturing, Collaborative
Responsibilities include:
- Preside at worship and administer the sacraments
- Preach God’s Word (generally once a month)
- Conduct special services as needed – weddings, funerals, memorial services
- Teach Bible classes
- Make pastoral visits to sick, shut-in, hospitalized, and bereaved in coordination with Visitation Ministry Team and Lead Pastor
- Serve and support where needed on Ministry Areal Leadership Team (MALTs)
- Meet weekly with a Pastoral Peace Team for support and encouragement
- Ensure annual goals in the ministry plan are accomplished within established time frames and budgets
- Recruit, train, lead and oversee ministry team participants to implement ministry-related tasks
- Attend and participate in required meetings
- Provide required written reports
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Identifiable call, gifts, abilities and surrender into pastoral ministry
- Working toward or eligible for certified ordination in Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC)
- Bachelor’s degree and working toward or have completed a Master of Divinity degree
- Proficient use of computers and software
- Strong organizational skills with attention to details
- Excellent command of the English language in written and oral form
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
- Willingness to adhere to Richland Lutheran Church standards of conduct
- Ability to maintain confidentiality except in circumstances where doing so violates legal requirements or clergy codes of ethics
- Possess or ability to obtain a valid Washington State drivers’ license and proof of insurance
- Able to lift 40 pounds unaided and move objects 40 feet
- Must pass a background check
Personal Attributes:
- Mature Christian faith with verifiable commitment to Jesus’ mission of the Church
- Humble and teachable attitude
- Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with ministry teams
- Self-starter with good judgment
- Ability to relate to a variety of personalities and willingness to appropriately address conflict for resolution and reconciliation
- Genuine love and concern for people
- Natural aptitude for working sensitively, empathetically, and tactfully with people
- Receptivity and willingness to respond to feedback
- Natural and thorough communicator of information to supervisor and coworkers
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing situations
- Preference for collaboration and working to consensus
- Willingness to pitch in to help others
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to Richland Lutheran Church, c/o Sandy Steele, 901 Van Giesen, Richland, WA 99354 or submit your application online at www.richlandlutheran.org.
Job Type: Ordained, full-time, exempt professional with full benefits
Reports to: Lead Pastor
Salary: $59,365 - $90,618 annually (includes housing allowance)
Benefits include: 403(b), 403(b) matching, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, professional development assistance
Ability to reliably commute to Richland, WA 99354 or relocate prior to starting employment with Richland Lutheran Church
