Full-Time Lead Pastor at Silver Spring CRC (Washington, DC Metro)

Silver Spring Christian Reformed Church was established in 1969.  Silver Spring is part of the Washington DC Metro area – offering outstanding cultural experiences, a beautifully diverse population, and recreational options that suit all interests.  Although SSCRC is only 5 miles from the edge of Washington D.C., it is situated in the midst of a beautiful wooded property – an oasis of nature in the midst of the suburban neighborhood.   Within a relatively short drive to the east is the Chesapeake Bay and the beautiful beaches of the Atlantic Ocean.  A short drive to the west are the Allegheny Mountains and the Appalachian Trail.  In all directions, major historical sites create wonderful opportunities for day trips.  A candidate with children will find quality options for accredited K-12 and K-8 Christian education nearby.   

We are a multi-generational and multi-cultural congregation of about 90 people.  The core group still tends to be composed of those with Dutch heritage who have grown up in the CRC; however, there is an ever-growing population that represents the heritage of over a dozen countries from all over the world. We are located in one of the most diverse counties in the country. The congregation includes a variety of professionals and many who work in the public sector.  The congregation consists of a wide-variety of people with a solidly Reformed perspective, yet there is room for diverse perspectives on faith and life matters.

Our worship music blends contemporary and traditional musical styles.  We are fairly connected to the liturgical year with meaningful litanies and rich songs.  Art is frequently incorporated into the service. The worship services at SSCRC are a conversation between God and God’s people. While we don’t have a set liturgy, we do follow a similar pattern from week to week  – God calls and we respond. Sometimes we respond to God’s call in praise and sometimes in confession and sometimes in gratitude. At the center of our worship is the call from God to listen to the Word read and preached. The style of our worship music is a blend of many different traditions. We sing psalms, hymns, gospel songs, taize, and contemporary music. We use the piano weekly, the organ regularly with appropriate songs, and a small praise team every other week.  We also have a strong Children in Worship program for 3-7 year olds.

Silver Spring CRC Mission Statement is a Kingdom Concept stating: God graciously calls us, in a scattered and isolated age, to be builders of community in which God's saving word is proclaimed and all are welcomed, fed, and nurtured.  We live this vision out in multiple Coffee Break offerings, GAP groups that connect us to one another, a substantial Food Pantry program that feeds up to 900 families per month in partnerships with three local groups: Catholic, Jewish, and County government.  We have a community garden, Sunday School, Adult discipleship, and community outreach opportunities.

For more information, please visit sscrc.org or follow this link to our church profile.  Resumes and questions can also be sent to [email protected].