Open Calls
(last updated January 8, 2020)
Please remember in prayer the congregations within the synod that are in a time of transition and discernment due to a pastoral vacancy.
If you are a rostered leader who is seeking a call and wish to learn more about any congregation on this list, please do not contact the congregation directly. Direct all inquiries to our Bishop’s Associate for Leadership Formation and Congregational Care, Pastor Kris Totzke, at 940-241-2099 (ext. 112) or Kris@ntnl.org.
Congregations with Open Calls
| Congregation | Position Calling | Interim/Supply Person |
|---|---|---|
| Gloria Dei (Garland, TX) | Pastor | Local supply |
| Grace (Slaton, TX) | Pr. Mike Holmes, on contract | |
| Hope (Springtown, TX) | PT Pastor | Pr. Suzanne Guinn, Interim |
| Joy (Rockwall, TX) | Pastor | Pr. Rich Pounds, interim |
| King of Glory (Fort Worth, TX) | Pastor | Pr. Alicia Thompson-Summers, interim |
| Mount Olive (Dallas, TX) | Pastor | The Rev. Todd Bruning, supply |
| Our Savior's (Clifton, TX) | Bill Metting, on contract | |
| Peace (Vernon, TX) | Local supply | |
| Salem (Rosebud, TX) | Terry Atkins, on contract | |
| St. Peter (Malone, TX) | Pastor | Pr Clay McCord, contract |
Congregations Engaged in Self-Study
| Congregation | Position Calling | Interim/Supply Person |
|---|---|---|
| St. Olaf (Cranfills Gap, TX) | Pastor | Pr. Ryan Pederson, contract |
Call Committee Awaiting Candidate Recommendations
| Congregation | Position Calling | Interim/Supply Person |
|---|
Committee Interviewing Candidates
| Congregation | Position Calling | Interim/Supply Person |
|---|---|---|
| First Sagrada Familia (Garland, TX) | Pastor | Local supply |
| Good Shepherd (Irving, TX) | Pastor | Pr. Yvonne Kiebler, interim |
| St John (Bartlett, TX) | Pastor | Pr. Becky Sogge, interim |
| St. Matthew's (Fort Worth, TX) | Pastor | Pr. Phil Geleske, interim |
| Zion (McGregor, TX) | Pastor | Pr. Bill Sappenfield, interim |
Call Extended
| Congregation | Call Extended To | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Central (Dallas, TX) | Pr. Kristina Truhan | |
| Christ (Dallas, TX) | Pr. Benjamin Dueholm | |
| Faith (Flower Mound, TX) | Seminarian Sarah Derrick (to be ordained August 16) | |
| St Matthew (Waco, TX) | Pr. Kelsey Fitting-Snyder |