JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

1500 Ninth Street, NW | Washington, DC 20001| www.shilohbaptist.org

Position Title: Pastor/Senior Minister – Location: Washington, DC – Status: Full-time/Salaried

The Senior Minister of Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington, DC, the Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith, announced his plans to retire at the end of calendar year 2024, after 33 years of faithful service. Shiloh stands at a pivotal moment in its journey of faith, seeking a Pastor/Senior Minister with the biblical and spiritual qualities outlined in I Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, and I Peter 5:1-4. Shiloh’s doors and hearts are open to a minister who embodies a spirit of servant leadership and who will nourish our community with an inspired, biblically-rooted approach to Christian education. Our next leader should be a visionary who will embrace our heritage while propelling us forward with innovative ideas and a deep commitment to fostering discipleship and outreach. Over Shiloh’s 162 years of service in the DC metropolitan area, only six senior ministers have shepherded this historic congregation.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PASTOR/SENIOR MINISTER

The Pastor/Senior Minister for Shiloh Baptist Church is called to:

  1. Provide visionary leadership to guide the direction and growth of our church community.
  2. Deliver biblically grounded, imaginative, and stimulating sermons.
  3. Extend compassionate pastoral care to the membership in times of joy, sorrow, and crisis.
  4. Exhibit a firm commitment to institutional accountability and transparency.
  5. Lead, coach, and mentor ministerial staff and diaconate.
  6. Cultivate discipleship training for ministry leaders and the broader congregation.
  7. Oversee the management and administration of church ministries, staff, and operations, including budgeting, scheduling, and communication.
  8. Foster a culture of community engagement, emphasizing investments in youth and family programming.
  9. Build collaborative relationships with local, national, and international religious and civic organizations.

REQUIRED SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE

  1. Doctor of Minister (DMin), Doctor of Theology (ThD), or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from an accredited theological seminary/university is preferred.
  2. Master of Divinity from an accredited theological seminary or divinity school.
  3. Licensed and ordained as a Baptist minister.
  4. Seven or more years of experience as a successful senior or associate minister at a Baptist church.
  5. Affiliation with local or national religious and/or social justice association(s).

HOW TO APPLY

  1. If interested, please submit a resume and a letter of interest addressing the following questions:
    1. Why are you interested in pastoring Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington, DC?
    1. How do you understand the role and responsibilities of a pastor?
  2. Your materials must be received by midnight EST, Monday, August 11, 2025
  3. Send your letter of interest, resume, and all questions or comments regarding the position to: pulpitcommittee@shilohbaptist.org.

ABOUT SHILOH

To learn more about Shiloh’s thriving community of faith and outreach, please visit www.shilohbaptist.org and/or join us for a Sunday service.