Description: Theology: The Pastor for Emanuel Lutheran Church must be in clear alignment with the Emanuel teaching statement (EmanuelLodi.com/our beliefs), Lutheran Theology and doctrine as described at https://lcmc.net/statement-of-faith/231
Responsibilities: Article 10.02 of our constitution states as follows:
The pastor of this Congregation shall:
a. Preach the Word in truth and purity;
b. Administer the Sacraments according to the Word;
c. Conduct public worship;
d. Provide pastoral care for and pray for all members;
e. Offer instruction in the Christian faith;
f. Confirm;
g. Marry;
h. Bury the dead;
i. Oversee schools and organizations of this Congregation;
j. Install regularly elected members of the Church Council;
k. Seek out and encourage qualified persons to prepare for full-time
Christian ministry;
l. Strive to extend the Kingdom of God in the community, the nation
and the world; and
m. Endeavor to increase the support given by the members of this
Congregation for sharing the Gospel around the world
Education: The pastor must have a Master of Divinity or Theology from an accredited seminary and be LCMC certified and strong computer skills are desired.
Worship: Preach, teach and equip the congregation in Bible-based preaching, in accordance with Lutheran theology and lead bible studies. The pastor shall have a genuine passion for the active Gospel of Jesus the Christ with a desire to engage children in worship and have a good sense of humor with the ability to lead both traditional and contemporary services.
Community: Have the ability and desire to work with pastors in the community and actively seek out and engage with the congregation in community activities.
Leadership: Be able to counsel, work effectively with others, ability to show others how to be involved and live more abundant lives as disciples of Christ. Have strong organizational skills and a vision for Biblically based growth.
