Associate Pastor

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OVERVIEW

Leonardtown Baptist Church in Leonardtown, MD is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor to partner with their elders to faithfully shepherd God’s people. This is a unique opportunity as the Associate Pastor will play a crucial leadership role alongside the Senior Pastor who is in the process of becoming a Navy Reserve Chaplain. The Associate Pastor will oversee various church ministries and work with the team of elders to develop, plan, and implement programs and events.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Christian man and role model, who meets the biblical qualifications of a pastor as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, and 1 Peter 5:1-4

  • Agrees with the doctrine and teachings of the Baptist Faith and Message (2000) and doctrinally aligned with Pillar Network and 9Marks

  • Clearly called to shepherd the local church and is passionate about evangelism

  • Demonstrates a growing relationship with Christ

  • Flexible and adaptable to the needs of ministry

  • Deep understanding and application of Scripture in his work and relationships

  • Expositional preaching, mentoring, equipping, leading believers, and administrative tasks experience

  • Strong preference for candidates holding a Master of Divinity (or equivalent) degree consistent with evangelical and Baptist doctrine

  • And more

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Preaching approximately six to eight times per year (with flexibility to preach more in the Senior Pastor’s absence)

  • Attending and participating in leadership meetings that include weekly meeting with the Senior Pastor, monthly elders’ meetings, 4 times/year Church Council meetings, 4 times/year Members’ Meetings

  • Collaboration with the Senior Pastor on all matters related to leading the church and caring for its members

  • Miscellaneous pastoral duties including membership interviews, performing weddings and funerals as requested, teaching Discover LBC class periodically, oversee staff in the Senior Pastor’s absence, perform other duties as assigned

  • Oversee Church ministries including:

    • Young Adults & Senior Adults Ministries

    • Adult Bible Fellowships (ABFs) (aka Sunday School)

    • Men’s & Women’s Ministries

    • Guest Services, Church Safety, & Member Care

    • Church Fellowship & Event Coordination

    • Biblical Counseling Ministry

MORE INFO & APPLYING

The Senior Pastor’s Navy Reserve commitment could potentially change the nature of the role in the event of deployment.

For more information please click the link below. To apply please submit the following to APsearch@lbcmd.org by March 31, 2025:

  • Résumé with at least three references

  • Three Sermon samples (video preferred)

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