The following recent news articles mention churches where the pulpit is currently filled by an interim pastor. While this is not a guarantee that the church is actively searching for a new pastor, it is an indication of the need for a new pastor.
Many of the churches in these articles may not have posted their need for a pastor on the internet job sites. This may mean less competition for any one of these possible openings than other openings you may find on the internet.
This list changes daily. Check early and check often.
- Pastor’s next stop: Mayo Clinic (The Galesburg Register-Mail) - As Rebekah Montgomery finishes her tenure as interim pastor of First Baptist Church of Galva, she is preparing for a new challenge — becoming a patient at the Mayo Clinic. The illness that takes her to the renowned medical center is West Nile virus, which she contracted six years ago. In 2003, Montgomery, a successful author and speaker, was working in the garden of her Kewanee home when she was ...
- In search of the Rhode Island independent woman (The Block Island Times) - 06/06/09 - A pin presented in 1996 to Rev. Lynne Holden, interim pastor of the Harbor Church, has served as a springboard for the somewhat-surprising discovery that one of the first ideas for a sta...
- Bonita pastor Budd Johnson dies after battling brain cancer (Bonita Banner) - The Rev. Budd R. Johnson, pastor of First United Methodist Church of Bonita Springs, died Monday from complications with brain cancer. Johnson, 62, was described by congregation members as a kind and friendly minister. “He was such a caring pastor,” said church member Jean Hogue. “You could go to him with any problems and he'd just sit and listen to you.”
- Seabrook's Trinity United Church welcomes new pastor (Hampton Union) - SEABROOK and#8212; After an extensive search lasting many months, the congregation of Trinity United Church finally has a new pastor.
- News Alerts (The Addison County Independent) - FAIRFAX — Henry Richard Seymour, 75, formerly of Brandon, died Oct. 5, 2007, in St. Albans. He was born May 14, 1932, in Randolph, the son of Glenn R. and Julia L. (Magiveny) Seymour.
- Church vandalism gets city's attention (BPNews.net) - GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (BP)--Vandals did more than $63,000 damage to the newly renamed Orchard Mesa Baptist Church, but they did more good than bad, interim pastor Robert Babcox said of the late-night rampage.
- More News (The Petersburg Progress-Index) - Today Fountain of Life HOPEWELL — The Women and Men Fellowships of FOLOC invites the public to join them at 10 a.m. today at the Fountain of Life Outreach Church, 411 E. Broadway. Special guest will be Lady Maxine Wilson from “The Father’s Touch Soaking Center,” New Life Worship Center, Petersburg. This is a free training session; limited space. Dress comfortably as the church will be practicing ...
- Churches encounter shifting worship patterns (The Argus Leader) - A national survey shows that about half of U.S. adults have switched religious affiliation at least once. Some area churches have been trying various ways to attract and retain members — especially young people.
- Centerville Church installs new pastor (Marion Star & Mullins Enterprise) - Centerville Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating the naming of a new pastor. On May 10 the church had an installation service for its new pastor, the Rev. William Norman Pee. Pee was named pastor after a number of candidates were considered.
- Damien Web site offers news of coming event (Honolulu Advertiser) - The Diocese of Honolulu last month launched an official Blessed Damien Canonization Web site offering the latest news on activities related to the Roman Catholic Church's plan to declare the priest a saint, the first from Hawai'i.