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Apply Now! Executive Pastor in Frederick, MD

Embrace the opportunity to join Grace Community Church as Executive Pastor, serving as the Chief of Staff to ensure the faithful execution of their mission.

Grace Community Church

Are you a seasoned leader seeking to drive impactful, Gospel-centered change in a faith-based community? Consider stepping into a strategic and highly influential role by joining Grace Community Church in Frederick, Maryland, as Executive Pastor. In this position, you will serve as the Chief of Staff, partnering closely with the Lead Pastor to ensure the faithful execution of the church’s mission and vision in every area of ministry and operations.

Your leadership will be pivotal in aligning both ministry and organizational systems so that discipleship, outreach, and care are supported by healthy, sustainable structures. You will oversee key strategic functions, such as staff leadership, ministry planning, financial and facilities stewardship, and process development, helping the church steward its resources wisely and respond effectively to growth and change.

In addition, you will cultivate and model a culture of collaboration, trust, and accountability among the church’s staff, elders, and ministry leaders. By fostering strong communication, encouraging cross-ministry teamwork, and providing clear direction, you will help ensure that every ministry area works together toward a unified vision. In this vital role, your ability to lead with both spiritual maturity and organizational insight will directly contribute to Grace Community Church’s ongoing health, impact, and effectiveness in making disciples of Jesus.

Grace Community Church, located in the vibrant and growing community of Frederick, Maryland, is dedicated to empowering individuals to spread the message of Jesus Christ locally, regionally, and around the world. Surrounded by a diverse population and a blend of historic charm and modern development, the church seeks to be a faithful presence in its city, equipping people from every generation and background to live on mission in their everyday lives.

In this context, you are invited to bring your expertise in leadership and administration to Grace Community Church and play a vital role in shaping a worshipful, Christ-centered environment where grace abounds and lives are transformed by the unconditional love of God. As Executive Pastor, you will help ensure that the systems, structures, and ministry strategies of the church support this mission.

If you possess strong administrative acumen, adept problem-solving skills, and a genuine desire to build and deepen authentic relationships, this role provides a significant platform to influence both the spiritual and organizational health of the church. You will have the opportunity to empower staff and volunteers, develop and refine processes that sustain growing ministry, and lead with grace, clarity, and conviction. In doing so, you will help create an environment where people encounter Christ, discover their gifts, are equipped for ministry, and are sent out to make a lasting impact for the Kingdom of God in Frederick and beyond.

 
 

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Matt Steen

Matt Steen

Matt has served the local church for over two decades as a youth pastor, church planter, and executive pastor. Originally from Baltimore, Matt currently lives in Orlando, with his wife Theresa, and has a B.S. in Youth Ministry from Nyack College and an M.Div. and MBA from Baylor University. Certified as an Urban Church Planter Coach by Redeemer City to City and as a StratOp facilitator by the Paterson Center, Matt has made a career of helping churches thrive through intentionality, clarity, and creating healthy cultures. He is convinced that a healthy church is led by a healthy team with great chemistry, and loves partnering with Chemistry’s churches to do great things for the Kingdom.

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