Open Calls
(last updated November 28, 2018)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension (Garland, TX) | Pastor | Pr. Kurt Friedrich, contract |
| Bethel (Avoca, TX) | Pastor | Pr. Richard Strait (UMC), interim |
| Christ (Dallas, TX) | Pastor | Pr. Lanny Westphal, interim (starting June 20) |
| Faith (Flower Mound, TX) | Associate Pastor | |
| Faith (Meridian, TX) | Pastor - part-time | PLM Becky Stensland, interim |
| Good Shepherd (Irving, TX) | Pastor | Pr. Yvonne Kiebler, interim |
| Grace (Slaton, TX) | Pr. Mike Holmes, on contract | |
| Hope (Springtown, TX) | PT Pastor | Pr. Suzanne Guinn, Interim |
| Indonesian Gethsemane (Allen, TX) | ||
| King of Glory (Fort Worth, TX) | Pastor | Pr. Alicia Thompson-Summers, interim |
| Mt. Olive (Dallas, TX) | Pastor | The Rev. Todd Bruning, contract |
| Our Savior's (Clifton, TX) | Bill Metting, on contract | |
| Peace (Vernon, TX) | Local supply | |
| Salem (Rosebud, TX) | Terry Atkins, on contract | |
| St John (Bartlett, TX) | Pastor | Pr. Becky Sogge, interim |
| St Matthew (Waco, TX) | Pastor | Pr. Pat Dietrich, interim |
| St. Matthew's (Fort Worth, TX) | Pastor | Pr. Phil Geleske, interim |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Faith (Sagerton, TX) | PT Pastor | Pr. Paul Cannon, contract |
| Trinity (Clifton, TX) | Pastor | Pr. Bill Sappenfield, interim |
| Trinity (Lockney, TX) | Pastor | Pr. Eric Petty, interim |
Committee Interviewing Candidates
| Congregation | Position Calling | Interim/Supply Person |
|---|
Call Extended
| Congregation | Call Extended To | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Grace (Fort Worth, TX) | Don Strickland (to be ordained August 25) | |
| Immanuel (Killeen, TX) | Pr. Veronica Smith | December 3 |
| New Hope (Keller, TX) | Miles Holder (to be ordained August 26) | |
| Our Redeemer (Grand Prairie, TX) | Pr Julio Cruz-Natal, 2-year term call |