Hours: 40-hour workweek with in-person office hours minimum of 4-5 hours per day Salary: TBD Based on Experience Overview Harvest Baptist Church is a congregation of believers, located in Salisbury, MD, deeply committed to the Word of God. We are currently looking for a new pastor, and the first, crucial quality we are seeking in this pastor is an equally deep commitment to God's Word. Our primary subset of requirements is that our pastor is Southern Baptist, agreeing with and adhering to the Baptist Faith and Mission 2000 and Reformed Theology. In our new pastor, we are seeking a shepherd to our congregation, a lead elder, a delegator for new ministries, and a champion of God's message from the pulpit. Our church has a solid foundation, but we are looking for a pastor who is seeking to expand the ministries that are built upon it. We are looking for someone with a minimum of 1-5 years as pastor elsewhere, seminary degree preferred. As a congregation, we understand we live in a unique area. It is a desirable area, but that is dependent on specific tastes, so we have provided a link with a brief profile of our church and the area we serve. We have also included a link to our church website which contains many additional subpages about the nature of our work, goals, and faith. Applicants are welcome to ask additional questions as desired. Responsibilities • Provide biblical, expository preaching and teaching during worship services and other church functions. • Lead and oversee the church's ministries, ensuring they align with our core values of discipleship, spiritual formation, and evangelism. • Engage in pastoral care responsibilities, including counseling, visitations, and prayer. • Work collaboratively with church leaders to further the church's vision and mission. • Facilitate and strengthen community relationships, fostering an environment of spiritual growth and accountability. • Lead and mentor church staff and volunteers in their spiritual and professional development. Qualifications: • 1-5 years of experience in pastoral or significant church leadership roles. • Master of Divinity or equivalent degree from an accredited seminary. • Strong foundation in theology, as outlined in the Baptist Faith & Message 2000. • Demonstrated ability to engage and inspire a diverse congregation. • Commitment to church growth and healthy community relationships, both locally and internationally through missions. How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume (include educational background and ministry experience), cover letter, links to sermon recordings, and three references (include relationship to the reference, their phone and email contact information). Applications should be sent via email to [email protected] .

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