Lead Pastor

Brethren in Christ U.S.; Ickesburg (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Brethren in Christ U.S. invites a pastor to serve about 30 hours per week at the Saville Church in Ickesburg, PA. The role focuses on preaching, teaching, leadership, and pastoral counsel for a diverse church family.

You will train and shepherd a small rural congregation, promote mission, and partner with denomination programs, with a heart for community impact and spiritual growth.

Qualifications

• Commitment to pursue ministerial credentialing with the Brethren in Christ U.S. denomination if not already credentialed.
• Experience leading a diverse congregation and providing biblical teaching and care.
• Ability to mentor volunteers, train leaders, and engage the local community.

Responsibilities

• Serve as shepherd of the congregation, promoting vitality of life, ministry, and mission.
• Provide biblical, engaging preaching to teach and transform spiritually.
• Collaborate with ministry leaders to create discipleship and community opportunities.
• Partner with Church Board to provide vision and action aligned with God’s call.
• Lead by example in prayer, study of God’s word, and outreach.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Preaching

Counseling

Community outreach

Bible knowledge

Education

Ministerial credentialing

Job description

Church Overview

Meeting Address

2105 Liberty Valley Rd.

Ickesburg, PA 17037

Lead Pastor Steve Munger, interim Average Attendance 25-50

Saville Brethren in Christ congregation is seeking a Pastor (about 30 hours a week) to preach, teach, lead, and counsel our diverse family to be salt and light in our community.

About

Saville is a small, active congregation in rural Perry County made up of diverse ages and backgrounds; keeping a tradition of emphasis on children and missions. We are growing in our connections to our broader community and desire to inspire people to follow Jesus.

Currently seeking a godly shepherd to lead, train, and compassionately encourage us through biblical preaching and example, to be the Body of Jesus in our neighborhood.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the shepherd of the congregation, promoting the growth and vitality of congregational life, ministry and mission.
• Provide biblical, relevant, engaging preaching to teach, encourage, and equip the congregation with the word of God, leading to spiritual transformation.
• Work with ministry leaders to provide ministry opportunities for discipleship and community engagement.
• Work with the Church Board to provide leadership in vision and action to fulfill God’s call on us.
• Lead the congregation by example in a lifestyle of prayer, study of God’s word, witness and growth.
• Assure that everyone in the congregation is well cared for and that they are caring for one another.
• Support and promote the ministry and programs of the BIC denomination.

Expectations

• Personal integrity and character as described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and 1 Peter 5:1-4.
• Humility and passion for the work of God’s Kingdom.
• Love for God’s people.

Accountability

• Saville Church Board
• Bishop of BIC Susquehanna Conference

Qualifications

Commitment to pursue ministerial credentialing with the Brethren in Christ U.S. denomination if not already a BIC U.S. credentialed minister.

Published on November 6, 2026