Pastoral Application
Thank you for your interest in serving as the next settled pastor of Elim Lutheran Church in Randall, Iowa (LCMC). We approach this process as a prayerful partnership in discernment — seeking the pastor God is calling to lead and walk alongside our congregation in mission and growth. Confidentiality: All information will be kept private and reviewed only by the Call Committee.
Here is a copy of Elim's Congregational Profile:
Here is a copy of Elim's Job Description:
Personal & Contact Information
A little about you.
Full Name
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Preferred Name (if different)
Are you currently serving a congregation or ministry?
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No
What is the name of the congregation/ministry and their location?
Please explain. (e.g. Recently graduated)
Are you ordained?
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Yes
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Through which denomination or affiliation?
How many years of experience do you have serving as a pastor/minister?
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Less than 5 years
5-10 years
11-19 years
20 or more years
Education Post High School (Degree, School/Institution, Graduation Year)
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Your Address
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Street Address
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City
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Arkansas
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District of Columbia
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Maine
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Michigan
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Ohio
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Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
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Tennessee
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Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
State
Zip Code
Best Email to Reach You
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Confirmation Email
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Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
What is your current LCMC Roster Status?
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Ordained and active
Candidate for ordination
Not currently rostered
Uploads/Links
Please upload you résumé (PDF preferably):
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Please upload your separate personal responses to the questions provided: 1) Please describe your personal call to pastoral ministry. 2) How do you balance honoring tradition with introducing new forms of worship, music, preaching, and teaching in today's culture? 3) How do you foster intergenerational relationships in the life of the church?
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Which media version of a recent sermon do you have available with you today?
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Please copy and paste the url link to a sermon recording if you did not upload (YouTube, Vimeo, or website):
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Are you open to relocation to Randall, Iowa?
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Open to discernment
Earliest availability to begin a new call?
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Preferred contact method:
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Phone
Email
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References
Please provide three references below with the following: Name, Role, Phone, Email, Relationship
Reference #1 Name:
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First Name
Last Name
Reference #1 Role:
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Reference #1 Phone:
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Reference #1 Email:
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Reference #1 Relationship to You:
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Reference #2 Name:
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First Name
Last Name
Reference #2 Role:
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Reference #2 Phone:
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Reference #2 Email:
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Reference #2 Relationship to You:
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Reference #3 Name:
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First Name
Last Name
Reference #3 Role:
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Reference #3 Phone:
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Reference #3 Email:
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Reference #3 Relationship to You:
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Acknowledgement
I affirm that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this form is part of a prayerful discernment process and not a formal employment application.
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Yes, I affirm and consent to this process
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