This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people in this category. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and skills required of people in these positions.
We seek ordained candidates ready to design and manage the daily worship experiences of Holden Village, involving the varied gifts and talents of the community in creating sacred spaces and cultivating the life of the spirit. The pastor collaborates closely with the directors to express and practice Holden Village’s mission values of learning, grace, and worship. The pastor role requires creativity, innovation, adaptive leadership, interpersonal and planning skills to engage staff and guests in formation. This pastor affirms and incorporates the varied talents and durations of people in the Village.
Holden Village seeks simultaneously to be a place of openness to non-believers and agnostics and a worshiping community of Christian believers. In the midst of this diverse tension we experience the Spirit at work. Interested candidates should be enthusiastic about this unique worship environment.
This position is open to full-communion partners as well as pastors of the ELCA. Interested persons please send letters of introduction, resume/vita, and/or rostered minister profile to the Northwest Intermountain Synod, ELCA. https://nwimsynod.org/ , Attn: The Rev. Phil Misner, Assistant to the Bishop, phil.misner@nwimsynod.org.
For additional information contact the chair of the Holden Village Board pastoral task force Rev. Dr. Ben Stewart at benstewart@holdenboard.org.
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Holden Village is a community where your questions are valued and encouraged. Most programs led by visiting teaching faculty occur during the summer months. However, Holden also invites faculty to teach sessions for special events and retreats throughout the rest of the year.
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