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  • Holy Cross Lutheran Church
    605 US Highway 77A South
    P.O. Box 647
    Yoakum, TX 77995


    Holy Cross Lutheran Church – Pastoral Call Profile

    Location: South Central Texas; centrally located between Austin, Corpus Christi, Houston and San Antonio

    Affiliation: Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC)

    About Us

    Holy Cross Lutheran Church is a warm, close-knit congregation with deep roots in what was once a predominantly German and Czech community. The city of Yoakum has grown into a more diverse community.

    • Community: Rural with increasing diversity and opportunity for outreach

    • Facilities: Beautiful, well-maintained traditional church campus

    • Financial stability: Secure and well-positioned to support ongoing ministry

    • Culture: Caring, welcoming, and committed to supporting one another in Christ

    Our Vision

    We seek to grow in discipleship, faith, and outreach while remaining faithful to God’s Word. Our goal is to strengthen our spiritual life as a congregation, expand our ministry to the community, and welcome new members into the family of Christ.

    The Pastor We Are Seeking

    We are prayerfully calling a Pastor who will:

    • Preach & Teach God’s Word with conviction, clarity, and compassion

    • Shepherd members with humility, empathy, and pastoral care (worship, homebound visits, hospitals, crisis care)

    • Model the gifts of the Spirit in leadership and daily ministry

    • Inspire Discipleship and encourage deeper engagement with Scripture

    • Grow with Us while continuing their own theological and biblical development

    Why Join Us

    This is an opportunity to serve a faithful congregation eager to grow in Christ. You will find:

    • A city that prospers through the good works of small Mainstreet business owners as well as major employers including leather, meat packing, insurance, a district transportation office, and independent banking establishments 

    • A rural community hospital offering progressive services delivering high-quality personalized care to generations of families in the area

    • A public school district providing state of the art facilities while striving for excellence in both academics and athletics

    • Local enjoyment with a tradition of Friday night football, local restaurants, annual city festivals and celebrations, and a movie theater offering the latest movies, hosting of birthday parties, organized groups and also a game room for the young at heart

    • Neighboring small towns offer additional amenities making this a great place to live

     

    If God is calling you to this ministry, we would love to hear from you.

    A cover letter and resume may be emailed to call@holycrossyoakum.org and the call committee will respond accordingly.