PASTORAL OPENINGS

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AREA I

19 Street Baptist Church, Washington, DC

Seeking a Senior Pastor
 

Summary of Qualifications:

• Ordained minister with a minimum of a Master’s degree from an accredited college/university and demonstrated experience in pastoral ministry and church leadership.

Alignment with the doctrinal beliefs and practices of Nineteenth Street Baptist Church

​How to Apply

To apply for the Senior Pastor position, please complete the fillable PDF application form and submit it along with certifications of licensure via email to PastorSearch@19thStreetBC.org  or by mail to Nineteenth Street Baptist Church – Pastoral Search Committee, 1400 L Street NW, Post Office Box #34003, Washington, DC 20005. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a final submission deadline of Friday, November 1, 2024. Please be aware that submissions outside of email or mail will not be accepted, and we are not responsible for late or lost applications.

All application inquiries should be directed to the provided email address, as we will not address questions via phone.

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Shiloh Baptist Church, Washington, DC , 1500 Ninth Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 www.shilohbaptist.org
Seeking a Senior Pastor

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE

1. Master of Divinity from an accredited theological seminary or divinity school. 2. Doctor of Ministry (DMin), Doctor of Theology (ThD), or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from an accredited theological seminary or university is preferred. 3. Licensed and ordained as a Baptist minister. 4. Seven or more years of experience as a successful senior or associate minister at a Baptist church. 5. Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills 6. Superior financial planning and management skills. 7. Competency with office productivity software, including MS Office / 365, Google Workspace, video conferencing, and email management or similar tools. 8. Affiliation with local or national religious and/or social justice association(s).

 

HOW TO APPLY

1. Letter of intent / cover letter 2. Resume, which should contain the following: a. Contact phone and email b. Mailing address c. Ministerial experience d. Other professional experience e. Education f. Link to recent sermon(s), available via online video platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo, etc. 3. Materials must be received in pdf format via email by Friday, September 6, 2024. Send application materials and all questions or comments regarding the position to: pulpitcommittee@shilohbaptist.org.

 

AREA II

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Seeking a Senior Pastor

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The historic Ebenezer Baptist Church of Jackson Ward in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a Senior Pastor to lead this traditional Baptist congregation into the next phase of the 21st century. 

 

Summary of Qualifications 

• An ordained minister recognized (or qualified to be recognized) by the American Baptist churches U.S.A.

• A graduate of an accredited theological institution with a Master of Divinity degree or equivalent graduate degree in religion (Master of Theology, Master of Arts in Religion, Master of Sacred Theology, etc.)

• At least five years of verifiable experience as an assistant pastor, associate pastor, or senior pastor in a Baptist congregation.

• At least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education, two units are preferred.

• Ability to lead within the framework of the Church By-Laws.

• Strong Finance and Administrative Management acumen

 

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How To Apply 

Please prepare the following items and submit them in a single email transmission to recruiting@ebenezerrva.org.  Incomplete application packages will not be considered.  All materials sent to the Ebenezer Baptist Church Pastoral Search Committee will be kept confidential and are non-returnable to applicants.  Ebenezer Baptist Church shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, or sexual orientation.  All submissions are due on or before September 30, 2024.

 

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