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Pastoral and other openings AREA I New Southern Rock Baptist Church, Washington, DC • www.nsrbc.org Senior Pastor Vacancy Announcement Click here for Position Description Opening Date: May 1, 2026 Closing Date: June 30, 2026 Click here to apply: NSRBC Senior Pastor Application Area II Bethlehem Baptist Church Alexandria, VA 22306 American Position Sought: Senior Pastor / Lead Pastor Position Type: Full-Time Pulpit Committee Contact: Cynthia G. Snyder, Chair, Pulpit Committee Email: bbcpulpitsearch@bbc-nva.org New Zion Baptist Church Williamsburg, VA Currently seeking applicants for the position of Senior Pastor Please use the link below to access the full job description and application details. https://nzbc.bamboohr.com/careers/23?source=aWQ9MTg%3D

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Pastor Search Request American Baptist Personnel Service (ABPS)

Area II

Church Name: Bethlehem Baptist Church Location: Alexandria, VA 22306
Position Sought: Senior Pastor / Lead Pastor Position Type: Full-Time

Search and Discernment Process

This pastoral search is being conducted prayerfully and intentionally in partnership with the American Baptist Personnel Service. We welcome ABPS recommendations and invite candidates who feel a sense of call to prayerfully discern with us whether God may be leading us into shared ministry.

Contact Information

Pulpit Committee Contact: Cynthia G. Snyder, Chair, Pulpit Committee Email: bbcpulpitsearch@bbc-nva.org