Pastoral Calling Process

Whether you're a church searching for a pastor or you're a pastor open to call, we invite you to connect with us to start the process.

Calling Process for Congregations

Are you a congregation seeking to call a pastor? Follow the steps below and we will be happy to walk along side your call team through the process.

Get Started

  1. Call Team Lead contacts Director of Operations Paul Tjelta via phone at (218)739-3336 or fill out the digital form (see below) and someone will reach out to you within 48 hours.
  2. Call Team fills out the Church Questionnaire that can be accessed in digital form here or downloaded below.
  3. Once the Questionnaire has been received, the Director of Operations will contact the team to confirm this and ask any follow-up questions.
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  1. Call Team creates and refines the calling assignment/job description
  2. Call Team creates and refines financial package
  3. CLB Leadership will review the completed questionnaire.
  4. CLB Leadership will provide names of potential candidates
  5. Call Team identifies potential candidates
  6. Call Team contacts potential candidates and has initial conversations 
  7. Call Team interviews their top candidate.
*We highly recommend taking only one candidate at a time through the interview process.
Pastoral Call Questionnaire (PDF)
CONTACT US TO START CALLING A PASTOR
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Open to Call Instructions for Pastors

Are you a minister of the gospel in the Church of the Lutheran Brethren and open to call? Follow the steps below and we'll be happy to walk with you through the process.

Get Started

  1. Candidate contacts Director of Operations Paul Tjelta via phone at (218)739-3336 or fill out the digital form (see below) and someone will reach out to you within 48 hours.
  2. Candidate fills out the Candidate Questionnaire that can be accessed in digital form here or downloaded below.
  3. Once the Questionnaire has been received, the Director of Operations will contact the candidate to confirm this and ask any follow-up questions.
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  • CLB Leadership will review the completed questionnaire.
  • CLB Leadership will review available openings and consider potential placements.
  • CLB Leadership will pass along the candidate's questionnaire to potential church placements.
  • Churches will contact candidates as they seek to follow up with them.
Open to Call Questionnaire (PDF)
LET US KNOW YOU'RE OPEN TO CALL
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