Open Calls
(last updated January 13, 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 |
| Faith (Fort Worth, TX) | Pastor | Pr. Donna Wright, interim |
| Four Mile (Mabank, TX) | PT Pastor | Local supply |
| 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 |
| Lord of Life (Glenn Heights, TX) | Pastor | Dr. Robert Smith, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Emanuel (Dallas, TX) | Pastor | Interim TBD |
| Zion (McGregor, TX) | Pastor | Pr. Bill Sappenfield, interim |
Committee Interviewing Candidates
| Congregation | Position Calling | Interim/Supply Person |
|---|---|---|
| Beautiful Savior (Amarillo, TX) | Pastor | Local supply |
| Faith (Flower Mound, TX) | Associate Pastor | |
| St John (Bartlett, TX) | Pastor | Pr. Fred Hill, contract |
| 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 |