Hi!
I'm an 46 year old married german lutheran pastor from the Evangelical
Church of Central Germany (which is Part of the Evangelical Church of
Germany / EKD) in Eastern Germany and am looking for a change.
When my wife and I were traveling Northern America (Canada) last year
we visited several parishes and pastors and I also preached in some
bilingual services (both languages).
We tried to figure out if serving as a pastor in another country and
culture could be an opportunity and possibilty for my wife and me.
So we discussed the pros and cons and the difficulties of such a
decision with our hosts and they advised us to come to Northern America.
We then decided that it's definitly worth a try, especially after our
hosts encouraged me to submit an application - despite the credit crunch.
And maybe even my wife who now works for church administration will get a job in Canada again.
She's a management assistant in real estate (or real estate developer or real estate agent or realtor - I'm not sure what's he right expression for her job title she once learned).
I already found out how to make an application for a job as a pastor.
So when I do this what may be the next steps to get a work permit for me and my wife (!) and a permanent residency?
Thank you for you help in advance!
"Father Ted"
I'm an 46 year old married german lutheran pastor from the Evangelical
Church of Central Germany (which is Part of the Evangelical Church of
Germany / EKD) in Eastern Germany and am looking for a change.
When my wife and I were traveling Northern America (Canada) last year
we visited several parishes and pastors and I also preached in some
bilingual services (both languages).
We tried to figure out if serving as a pastor in another country and
culture could be an opportunity and possibilty for my wife and me.
So we discussed the pros and cons and the difficulties of such a
decision with our hosts and they advised us to come to Northern America.
We then decided that it's definitly worth a try, especially after our
hosts encouraged me to submit an application - despite the credit crunch.
And maybe even my wife who now works for church administration will get a job in Canada again.
She's a management assistant in real estate (or real estate developer or real estate agent or realtor - I'm not sure what's he right expression for her job title she once learned).
I already found out how to make an application for a job as a pastor.
So when I do this what may be the next steps to get a work permit for me and my wife (!) and a permanent residency?
Thank you for you help in advance!
"Father Ted"