Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Executive for Synod Relations

10+ years in church governance or program planning; ELCA rostered minister preferred; strong leadership, staff supervision, and collaboration skills.

Director, Organizational Effectiveness

7+ years in HR/organizational development, nonprofit governance, leadership development, and strategy; bachelor's degree required, advanced degree or certification preferred.

ELCA Global Service - Interim Pastor - Bratislava International Church

Interim Pastor

M.Div. required; ELCA Roster of Ministers; cross-cultural sensitivity; interim ministry experience preferred; leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Manager of Accounting

Oversee accounting operations and staff; supervise close processes, GL, accounts payable, budgeting, reporting; 3+ years leadership; CPA preferred.

Program Manager, ELCA World Hunger- International

Program Manager

3-5 years grants management/non-profit program experience; PMERL knowledge; strong written/oral skills; able to work in team; Spanish a plus.

ELCA Global Service

ELCA Global Service - Theology Instructor and Lecturer at Lutheran University in Liberia

Theology Instructor and Lecturer

Ordained or rostered ELCA minister; Master’s in theology (Doctorate preferred); teaching or preaching experience; ability to teach across multiple subject areas; willingness to travel to Phebe and/or Zorzor; promote leadership for women in church and university.

ELCA Global Service - Professor and Consultant - Lutheran Theology and Identity Project

Professor and Consultant

Ordained pastor with PhD in Theology; teaching experience; Lutheran theology expertise; ability to teach and conduct research in Indonesia; willingness to deploy.

ELCA Global Service - Pastor - Kumamoto District

Pastor

Ordained pastor with MDiv or higher; parish ministry experience; strong Christian faith; openness to other faiths; interpersonal skills; adaptable; ELCA mission alignment.

Regional Gift Planner (Illinois)

Regional Gift Planner

Bachelor’s degree; experience in resource development or planned giving; strong communication; remote work ability; proficient in Microsoft Office; travel up to 50%; commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion.

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - Regional Gift Planner (Wisconsin)

Bachelor’s degree; experience in resource development/planned giving; strong fundraising and communication skills; ability to work remotely; travel up to 50%.

ELCA Global Service - Young Adults in Global Mission

Young Adults in Global Mission

No formal degree required; program emphasizes service, learning, and cross-cultural collaboration.

Title	Location	Date
Executive for Synod Relations Full Time · 10+ YOE Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid	Chicago, Illinois, United States Hybrid	May 2, 2026
Director, Organizational Effectiveness Full Time · $99K-$149K · 7+ YOE Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid	Chicago, Illinois, United States Hybrid	Apr 28, 2026
ELCA Global Service - Interim Pastor - Bratislava International Church Full Time Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia · Onsite	Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia Onsite	Apr 21, 2026
Manager of Accounting Full Time · $82K-$101K · 3+ YOE Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid	Chicago, Illinois, United States Hybrid	Mar 23, 2026
Program Manager, ELCA World Hunger- International Full Time · $59K-$73K · 3+ YOE Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid	Chicago, Illinois, United States Hybrid	Feb 11, 2026
ELCA Global Service - Theology Instructor and Lecturer at Lutheran University in Liberia Full Time · $30K-$39K Totota, Liberia, Liberia · Onsite	Totota, Liberia, Liberia Onsite	Feb 7, 2026
ELCA Global Service - Professor and Consultant - Lutheran Theology and Identity Project Full Time · $30K-$39K Pematangsiantar or Indonesia · Onsite	Pematangsiantar or Indonesia Onsite	Feb 7, 2026
ELCA Global Service - Pastor - Kumamoto District Full Time · $30K-$39K Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan · Onsite	Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan Onsite	Feb 7, 2026
Regional Gift Planner (Illinois) Full Time · $78K-$98K Chicago, Illinois, United States · Remote	Chicago, Illinois, United States Remote	Oct 3, 2025
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - Regional Gift Planner (Wisconsin) Full Time · $78K-$98K United States · Remote	United States Remote	Oct 3, 2025
ELCA Global Service - Young Adults in Global Mission Volunteer North America · Remote	North America Remote	Jun 12, 2023

Activities	Religious worship servicesHumanitarian relief servicesCommunity outreach programsCharitable gift planningTheological education support
Headquarters	US
Industries	Religious InstitutionsPhilanthropy
Name	Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Employees	1,821
Type	Non-Profit
Subsidiaries	ELCA FoundationMission Investment Fund of the ELCAELCA Federal Credit UnionWomen of the ELCALutheran Men in Mission
Tagline	A Christian denomination providing religious services and humanitarian aid.
Founded	1,988
Website	elca.org

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

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