JOB SUMMARY: Provide pastoral oversight by teaching sound doctrine, lead lovingly, protect faithfully and care for the congregation of BridgeWay Community Church as defined in the New Testament. KEY EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + Be a visionary leader and team player who can work to develop ministry among growing families in a culturally stable environment. + Some lead pastoral experience is preferable but not necessary. + Be a patient, proven leader with a pastor's heart. + Have a history of being a team player and a team leader who is willing to empower, equip, and energize the congregants to do the work of the ministry. + Have a strong commitment to the Word of God and to seeing non-believers come to know and grow in Christ. + A seminary education, or the near completion of a seminary education, is preferred. + It would also be helpful to have some understanding of the culture and climate of the Southern Maryland tri-county region. + Responsible for leading the staff and congregation in implementing the vision of being a resource to growing families in our region. + Have a willingness to sustain a policy governance model that was implemented, practiced and adopted during the interim transition period. All boards, organizations, ministries and teams will be accountable (directly or indirectly) to the pastor, who is accountable to the Leadership Team, of which he will be a voting member. + Demonstrate a Christo-centric approach to preaching and a gospel-centered ministry. INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION CAN BE FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING LINK https://bridgeway-church.org/employment-opportunities/lead-pastor/