Position title: Assistant to the Bishop for Congregational Vitality
Organization: Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA
Brief position summary: The Assistant to the Bishop for Congregational Vitality is a member of the synod staff who works closely with the other Assistants to the Bishop and the Bishop, proclaiming the gospel love of Jesus Christ. Together, they walk with congregations and leaders (both rostered and lay), particularly during call processes and transitions. They assist congregations and leaders during times of tension and conflict, and facilitate God’s ministry within the Minneapolis Area Synod. While some tasks of Assistants to the Bishop are similar, this role has a focus on congregational vitality, including innovation, facility use, partnerships, and congregational health.
Status: Full-time
Application deadline: Until filled
Contact person: Jessie Goeke, exec.asst@mpls-synod.org
Position title: Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Organization: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) / Minneapolis Area Synod
Brief position summary:
The Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM) represents the ELCA through the Christian Community and Leadership Area (CCL) in the Minneapolis Area Synod and is responsible for the development of tools to support congregational vitality, which we define as, “Communities of Jesus that nurture new life-changing relationships with God, one another, and the world.” The DEM will collaborate and coordinate with Churchwide, synod, and congregational leaders to develop strategies designed to help congregations engage their communities so that more people know the way of Jesus and discover community, justice, and love.
Status: Full-time
Application deadline: Until filled
Contact person: Jessie Goeke, exec.asst@mpls-synod.org
Position title: Pastor/Head of Staff
Congregation: St. Luke Presbyterian Church, Minnetonka, Minnesota
Brief position summary:
St. Luke Presbyterian Church of Minnetonka, Minnesota, a progressive congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is seeking a Pastor/Head of Staff to lead this congregation in raising up the next generation of Christian disciples radically committed to the love and justice of Jesus.
Rostered ELCA clergy are encouraged to apply, as are RCA and UCC clergy. LGTBQIA+ clergy are encouraged to apply.
Applications are received on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The earlier you submit your application, the more likely you will be considered for the position. ELCA Clergy will have to go through the process outlined in “The Orderly Exchange of Ordained Ministers of Word and Sacrament as established by A Formula of Agreement (1997)” https://www.pcusa.org/resource/ecumenical-formula-agreement/
To apply please submit a cover letter and CV/Resume to: pnc@stluke.mn
If you want to provide the Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) — Presbyterian for Call Committee — with the same forms that PC(U.S.A.) clergy submit you can find templates for these documents here: https://www.pcusa.org/site_media/media/uploads/clc/pdfs/personal_information_form_-_2015.pdf
These results of these forms for PC(USA) Clergy are often provided to PNCs electronically so these forms are not pretty. You also do not need to submit them for your initial application.
Full job description: https://clc.pcusa.org/mdp/11987/view/
Status: Full time
Application deadline: 04/30/2025
Contact person: Garret Winters at pnc@stluke.mn or (952) 564-4865