Lead Preacher

Severn Christian Church is a local congregation of the Lord’s church, committed to following the New Testament pattern for faith and practice. We seek to glorify God through reverent worship, faithful teaching, loving fellowship, and making disciples. We hold Scripture as the inspired, sufficient, and authoritative Word of God and desire to be a people shaped by it in belief and life. Position Overview We are prayerfully seeking a humble and passionate preacher who is devoted to expository preaching—proclaiming the Word of God by clearly explaining the text of Scripture in its context and calling God’s people to faithful obedience. The preacher will work alongside the elders to teach, equip, and shepherd the congregation through sound doctrine and Christ-centered proclamation. Primary Responsibilities Proclaim the gospel through expository preaching and teaching that is faithful to Scripture and relevant to daily Christian living Teach Bible classes and other instructional settings Work alongside the spiritual leadership of the elders in shepherding the congregation Encourage spiritual growth, unity, and faithfulness to Christ Model Christian character, humility, and devotion to the Lord Participate in evangelism, discipleship, and congregational life Desired Qualifications A clear calling and passion to preach and teach God’s Word A demonstrated commitment to biblical exposition rather than topical or entertainment-driven preaching A deep respect for the authority and sufficiency of Scripture A servant’s heart and willingness to work cooperatively with elders, deacons, and members Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all ages A heart for teaching, building up, and equipping the saints Ministry training and/or experience preferred (formal education welcomed but not required) Personal Character Christlike humility and integrity Faithfulness in personal spiritual disciplines Teachability and accountability A desire to glorify God rather than self Desire to work as a team with elders and ministry leaders Compensation and Benefits Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications Health Care Paid Time Off Application Process Interested candidates are invited to submit: A brief statement of faith and ministry philosophy Audio or video recordings of recent sermons (if available) Upload documents below or documents can be emailed to View email address on click.appcast.io One Lord. One Faith. One Baptism. One Church. Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:00 am #J-18808-Ljbffr Severnchristian