Open Calls
(last updated March 31, 2021)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany (Dallas, TX) | Pastor | Interim TBD |
| Central (Dallas, TX) | Pastor | Pr. Kristina Lampson, term pastor |
| Faith (Fort Worth, TX) | Pastor | Pr. Donna Wright, interim |
| Four Mile (Mabank, TX) | PT Pastor | Local supply |
| Grace (Abilene, TX) | PT Pastor | |
| Holy Trinity (Shreveport, LA) | Pastor | Pr. Joan Iker, Interim |
| Hope (Springtown, TX) | PT Pastor | Local supply |
| Joy (Rockwall, TX) | Pastor | Pr. Rich Pounds, interim |
| King of Glory (Dallas, TX) | Senior Pastor | Pr. Don Haven, interim |
| King of Glory (Fort Worth, TX) | Pastor | Pr. Alicia Thompson-Summers, interim |
| Mount Olive (Dallas, TX) | Pastor | The Rev. Todd Bruning, supply |
| Our Saviour's (Durant, OK) | PT Pastor | Pr. Brady Eggleston, interim |
| Shepherd King (Lubbock, TX) | Pastor | Local supply |
| Trinity Evangelical (Miles, TX) | PT Pastor | Pr. Paul Zwarich, contract |
Congregations Engaged in Self-Study
| Congregation | Position Calling | Interim/Supply Person |
|---|
Call Committee Awaiting Candidate Recommendations
| Congregation | Position Calling | Interim/Supply Person |
|---|---|---|
| Zion (McGregor, TX) | Pastor | Pr. Bill Sappenfield, interim |
Committee Interviewing Candidates
| Congregation | Position Calling | Interim/Supply Person |
|---|---|---|
| Beautiful Savior (Amarillo, TX) | Pastor | Local supply |
| Emanuel (Dallas, TX) | Pastor | Dr. Robert Smith, interim |
| Faith (Flower Mound, TX) | Associate Pastor | |
| Preston Meadow (Plano, TX) | Associate Pastor | |
| Trinity (Fort Worth, TX) | Associate Pastor |
Call Extended
| Congregation | Call Extended To | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Gloria Dei (Garland, TX) | Tom Schwolert (to be ordained Sep. 12) | |
| St. Olaf (Cranfills Gap, TX) | Pr. Ryan Pederson | June 15 |