Victory Lutheran Church in Mesa, Arizona seeks an experienced and winsome Associate Pastor to come alongside the Senior Pastor to increase the remarkable work taking place in this city.
Affiliated with LCMC (Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ), Victory is primarily comprised of retirees, empty nesters, and snowbirds from across the Midwest and Canada who spend their winters in warmer climates. The church recently called Pastor Todd Mathison to assume the Senior Pastor role after the retirement of the former pastor. The energy and vision he brings are advancing the many good things that were already taking place at Victory. The Associate Pastor position will work closely with the Senior Pastor to execute the strategic plan of the church and provide critical pastoral leadership to the congregation.
Worship at Victory averages around 1,400 (winter) and 300 (summer). Services at Victory are offered three times year-round over the course of the weekend: Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 8 and 9:30 a.m. An additional Sunday service is offered at 11 a.m. from January through Easter. The worship style is traditional and done with excellence. The 25-minute sermons are biblically rich and winsomely delivered. The church has ten full-time and three part-time staff.
The ideal candidate is a gentle but confident pastoral leader with a mature faith and clear theological convictions. This person will have a strong work ethic and an ability to effectively organize and administrate their work while shepherding the work of others. They will be a seasoned preacher, teaching biblical truth in a way that is relatable and memorable, using relevant stories to help illustrate and bring home the point of the sermon. The ideal candidate will be a team player on the staff and highly collaborative with the lay teams developed under their leadership. They will be easygoing, personable, and intentional in developing relationships with those who call Victory home.
Mesa, AZ is the most populous city in the East Valley section of the Phoenix metropolitan area and is the 3rd largest city in Arizona. With sunny weather year-round, it is a haven for outdoor activities like golf, biking, swimming, hiking and walking. The many good restaurants, museums, the theater district, and other cultural activities mean there is something for every interest in the greater Mesa/Phoenix area. The high quality of life is why so many people have chosen this as their permanent and winter home.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please click HERE, or contact Tim West at tim@nlmoore.com.