St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa would like to introduce the Pastoral Residency Program. This program, established in 2006, works in partnership with the ELCA and their synods in welcoming, recruiting, and teaching new pastors.
Goal
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St. Paul’s residency program aims to shape passionate pastors navigating their first call and prepare them for a lifetime of leading healthy congregations in the larger church.
Program
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Residents are immersed in all aspects of church life, working as pastoral staff in worship, finance, leadership, outreach, and more, helping to shape their approach to preaching, teaching, and pastoral care. Academic and intellectual inquiry are an important part of this program. Senior Pastor Mark Niethammer leads a regular Core Seminar course consisting of formative readings, discussions, and sermon reviews. Resident pastors receive intentional guidance, support, and insight from all members of the pastoral staff. The two-year non-renewable program offers a full-time salary with benefits.
Impact
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The Pastoral Residency Program has a significant influence on individual resident pastors, the St. Paul community, and the wider church. Resident pastors collaborate with experienced staff and have opportunities to be brave and creative in their ministry. These residents go on to other churches with strong leadership skills and a greater sense of their own pastoral identity.
Leadership & Contact Information
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Mark Niethammer, senior pastor mark@stpaulqc.org
Pastor Mark assumes the lead mentoring responsibility. A spirit of collegiality, integrity, and visionary leadership marks his ministry.
Pam Garrett, program administrator pam@stpaulqc.org
Pam oversees the complete program and works closely with the resident pastors to provide a rewarding experience.
Visit the St. Paul website for additional information – www.stpaulqcorg/about/pastoral-residency.org
St. Paul Lutheran Church | 2136 Brady Street | Davenport, Iowa |
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