St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Garfield, Minnesota, is seeking an experienced senior pastor to lead the congregation into its next chapter of ministry.
Since 1869, St. Luke’s has served the Garfield community through worship, teaching, pastoral care, fellowship, and outreach. Today, the congregation is looking for a pastor who will build on that strong legacy while helping guide its future.
The ideal candidate will be committed to:
- Faithful biblical preaching and teaching
- Meaningful worship and administration of the Sacraments
- Pastoral care and congregational leadership
- Discipleship and spiritual growth
- Developing and equipping ministry leaders
- Community outreach and Great Commission ministry
- Helping members identify and use their gifts in service
This is an opportunity for a pastor to serve a well-established Lutheran congregation while helping strengthen its ministry in Garfield, the Alexandria Lakes area, and the surrounding community.
St. Luke’s is looking for a leader who can engage people both inside and outside the church, encourage active participation in ministry, and help the congregation move forward with clarity and purpose.
If you are an experienced pastor seeking a meaningful ministry opportunity in west central Minnesota, take a closer look at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Garfield.
And if you know a pastor who may be a strong fit, please share this opportunity with them.
Your recommendation could help St. Luke’s connect with its next senior pastor.
Dr. Tracee J. Swank serves as a nonprofit ministry coach, consultant, author, and speaker. With a Doctor of Ministry in Kingdom entrepreneurship, she coaches pastors, church leaders, and ministry entrepreneurs toward missional clarity, innovative strategy, and Kingdom impact. She brings over 25 years of experience guiding leaders and congregations through renewal, revitalization, and reimagined mission. Connect with her at tracee@churchdoctor.org.