Ministry

MEET PASTOR TIM JARICK

As a newcomer to the St Peters community here are a few words of introduction from our new College Pastor, Tim Jarick.

Born in Biloela, raised in Goombungee, civilised at Concordia Toowoomba, uncivilised at university in Armidale, shaped at the seminary in Adelaide, and pastored in particular parishes in Sydney and Ipswich and schools in Wodonga and Caloundra, my journey in life has now led me to St Peters Lutheran College.

Growing up as a pastor’s kid, my family has influenced me in becoming a pastor who loves to work in Lutheran schools. My grandfather and father served on various Lutheran College Councils, including St Peters in its early days. My mum started a Lutheran kindy for me and others to attend in our small country town. My sisters have taught in Lutheran schools as well as brothers who became Lutheran pastors. Family certainly does have a big influence on a person and can shape them spiritually.

Over the last twelve years, I have worked fulltime in schools. What I love about working in Lutheran schools is that they are places of grace where people learn and are encouraged to grow spiritually and in faith through the Christian community. Since coming to St Peters I am thankful for the ministry of previous College Pastors, including Paul Smith, Thomas Böhmert, and Peter Bowmer. This is the second time I have followed Paul Smith as a Chaplain in a school. In the short time I have been at St Peters I have enjoyed working with Chaplain Kirstin Munchenberg and look forward to supporting the Ministry at the Springfield campus too, with Pastor Matt Wilksch.

Pastor Tim leading prayer at the ANZAC Day service.

Pastor Tim with his family.

My wife Alison, son Jonah and daughter Ella (pictured above) appreciated the welcome of the St Peters community at my installation service. If you see me around the place please don’t hesitate to say hello, I am interested in everyone’s journey through life and have been told by others that I am a good listener. My office is located in the Theile building behind Senior School Reception.

In this second term of the school year, after the celebration of Easter and our country’s acknowledgment of Anzac Day, I’m reminded of the theme of sacrifice that becomes prominent in public events. The sacrifice of those who have served in the defence forces and the sacrifice of Christ who came back from the dead to give life to the world. I pray that as we power through this term we will find strength, meaning, and hope in the God who sacrifices himself for us. God bless!