Lead Pastor

Brethren in Christ U.S.; Mifflintown (Juniata County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Grove Brethren in Christ Church in Mifflintown, PA is seeking a Lead Pastor called to shepherd our congregation and preach God's Word. The role leads with spiritual vision, oversees staff, and guides discipleship and outreach in Juniata County.

The successful candidate will hold or pursue a Brethren in Christ pastoral credential, demonstrate strong biblical knowledge, and relate well to a diverse church family while building godly relationships locally and globally.

Qualifications

• Have or be willing to obtain a Brethren in Christ pastoral credential.
• Experience in church leadership and mentoring staff.
• Strong knowledge of Scripture and preaching.
• Ability to relate to diverse church members and community.
• Commitment to outreach and discipleship.

Responsibilities

• Provide prayerful, Spirit-led, humble leadership.
• Preach the Word during scheduled worship services.
• Facilitate discipleship and spiritual growth within the congregation.
• Manage and mentor church staff.
• Encourage open, thorough communication.
• Support members through visitation and crisis intervention.

Skills

Leadership

Preaching

Discipleship

Staff management

Communication

Pastoral care/Visitation

Education

Brethren in Christ pastoral credential

Job description

Church Overview

Lead Pastor John Reitz, interim

Average Attendance 200-300

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Meeting Address

287 Deerville Rd.

Mifflintown, PA 17059

About the Church

Cedar Grove Brethren in Christ Church is seeking a lead pastor, called by God and committed to shepherding our congregation and preaching the truth of God’s Word.

Cedar Grove BIC is located in Mifflintown, Pa., a scenic, rural community in Juniata County centered between State College and Harrisburg. Juniata County is a vibrant area full of hardworking, caring people who hold strongly to their conservative values, all of which make it a great place to live and raise a family.

Our desire is to find a person of integrity who will seek God’s vision for our growing church. With approximately 275 weekly attendees representing all age groups, Cedar Grove is one of the larger churches in our county. The congregation includes many young families, one of the largest growing segments of our church body.

It’s an exciting time in our church as we earnestly desire spiritual growth and discipleship. We are praying for a lead pastor with a strong knowledge of scripture who believes the Bible to be the authoritative Word of God and preaches the truth of the Gospel to equip us to live out our faith. We value our BIC heritage and traditions, but not above our love for God and faith in Jesus Christ.

We are seeking a pastor who is humble and energetic, with proven management skills and a servant’s heart. Our congregation is generous and passionate about outreach in the local community and globally. We value relationships and connections. It’s important that our lead pastor can relate to a wide range of personalities and is willing to take time to develop godly relationships within our church family and our local community and to guide our pastoral team as they minister to both.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide prayerful, Holy Spirit directed, humble leadership
• Preach the Word of God during scheduled worship services
• Facilitate discipleship and spiritual growth within the congregation
• Manage and mentor church staff team
• Encourage and promote open, thorough communication
• Support church members through visitation and crisis intervention

Requirements

Have, or be willing to obtain, a Brethren in Christ pastoral credential.

To Apply

To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to Bishop Heather Beaty at [e-mail].