Lead Pastor: The Church at Severn Run

Reformed Theological Seminary; Severn (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church at Severn Run is seeking a Lead Pastor to guide its diverse congregation in Severn, Maryland. This role includes leading spiritual growth initiatives, overseeing church operations, and maintaining integrity and compassion while mentoring leaders. Applicants should possess strong preaching abilities and commitment to the church's mission.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and shepherding in a church context (5+ years).
• Strong communication skills with a diverse congregation.
• Commitment to the church's mission and vision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the congregation in spiritual growth and community impact.
• Oversee church staff and ministries.
• Preach and teach regularly, providing sound biblical exegesis.

Skills

Preaching

Teaching

Leadership

Mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ministry, theology, biblical studies

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent

Job description

The Church at Severn Run in Severn, Maryland is seeking a new Lead Pastor to lead our congregation into its next season of spiritual growth and community impact.

The Church at Severn Run is a growing, Kingdom-seeking,racially diversecommunity with a Southern Baptist past. We focus on doing wholistic missions in the broken world around us. Love does more than talk! Salvation matters and the opportunities for growth are endless (John 4:35 ). We focus on three things: loving well, living Jesus, and believing big.And all of this for God’s glory, not ours.

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Position Qualifications:

Spiritual Qualifications

Genuine and mature relationship with Jesus Christ.

Called by God to pastoral ministry and preaching.

Consistent spiritual disciplines: prayer, study of Scripture, accountability.

Commitment to the mission, vision, and theological convictions of the church.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in ministry, theology, biblical studies, or a related field (required).

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent seminary degree (often required or strongly preferred).

Ongoing theological education or leadership development (desired).

Professional Qualifications

Proven experience in pastoral leadership (often 5+ years, including teaching and shepherding roles).

Strong preaching and teaching ability with solid biblical exegesis.

Experience overseeing church staff, ministries, and budgets.

Leadership in vision casting, strategic planning, and church growth.

Ability to mentor and disciple others, especially leaders and staff.

Personal Qualifications

Above reproach in character, demonstrating integrity, humility, and compassion.

Strong interpersonal skills: able to relate well to a diverse congregation.

Excellent communicator—both from the pulpit and in personal interactions.

Emotionally mature, approachable, and committed to resolving conflict biblically.

Willingness to lead by example in generosity, service, and personal holiness.

Application Deadline

08/28/2025

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

TBD

General Information

Church/Organization Name

The Church at Severn Run

Contact Name & Contact Info

[phone]

Church

Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)

City, State

Severn, MD

Description of Organization

Baptist: SBC church in Severn, Maryland is hiring a Lead Pastor