Lead Pastor Openings

Senior Pastor, University Baptist Church

College Park, Maryland

University Baptist Church is a church that is on the move. We desire someone who is a community builder and compassionate guide, possessing a deep understanding of scripture and the ability to convey its teachings through engaging sermons. Experience in the pulpit and a visionary outlook for growth are essential, coupled with a commitment to social justice and equity. UBC seeks a senior pastor who embodies a blend of inspiring leadership and deep faith. With a strong pastoral presence, they should be empathetic and caring, capable of guiding and supporting the community through tact and wisdom. Strong administrative abilities and collaborative organizational skills are desired to guide our church staff and congregation.

Full details are available here.


Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan

First Baptist Church of Ann Arbor, Michigan, seeks an experienced senior pastor eager to serve alongside us as we challenge ourselves and one another to more closely follow our commitments to inclusion, intellectual searching, and service.  We are open and affirming to lgbtq+ members of our community. We value intergenerational ministries. Overall, we welcome multiple perspectives, traditions, and familiarity with Christian doctrine. We are blessed as a home for seekers, doubters, the devout, and many former ministers from across the faith. Our pluralism is our strength. Our Baptist identity is expressed through congregational self-governance, shared responsibility, and openness to questioning.

View or download the full position description here.


Senior Pastor, Knollwood Baptist Church

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Knollwood Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking its next Senior Pastor.  Our congregation is affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, the Alliance of Baptists, and the American Baptist Churches, USA.

Knollwood is a distinctive congregation of believers with a tradition of being welcoming and nurturing. Our hope is to be a spiritual home for all. We welcome all persons, including those of any age, whatever their race, gender, socioeconomic status, special needs, or sexual orientation.

To get a deeper sense of who we are and where we think God is taking us please take a look at https://www.knollwood.org/announcements/knollwoods-next-chapter.

If you are interested in submitting yours or someone else’s resume for this position, please e-mail us at pastorsearch@knollwood.org


Senior Pastor, Highland Baptist Church

Louisville, Kentucky

Highland Baptist Church in Louisville seeks a Senior Pastor to lead a vibrant, progressive congregation of 300 in-person worshipers with an additional 100 online. We are rooted in the values of thoughtful faith, inclusive community, and social justice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a justice-oriented ministry and collaborative leadership. For more information or to apply, please send a cover letter, résumé, and philosophy of ministry to pastorsearch@hbclouisville.org. View or download the pastoral profile here and the congregational profile here.


Part-Time Co-Pastor

CIRCLE OF MERCY, ASHEVILLE, NC

Circle of Mercy invites a faith-nurturer to join us as a part-time Co-Pastor to provide pastoral care, plan worship, preach, and equip and motivate our theologically progressive and welcoming community of faith.  The ideal candidate will share our passion for Seeking Justice, Pursuing Peace, and Following Jesus and complement our current staff to embrace the next season of vision, hope, and mercy in this Justice/Peace/Jesus crucible.

For more information about Circle of Mercy and how to apply for this position, please visit: circleofmercy.org/open-copastor-position

Please, no phone calls or snail mail.

Application deadline: October 15, 2025