Middle School Pastor

Brethren in Christ U.S.; Manheim (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sabbatical every 5 years

Education allowances

Travel allowances

Meeting allowances

Job summary

MBIC in Manheim, PA seeks an experienced Middle School Youth Pastor to lead a vibrant ministry for 5th–8th graders in a church of about 700 adults. You will design discipleship pathways, teach, recruit and shepherd volunteer leaders, and foster partnerships with local schools.

You’ll also preach in some services, plan retreats, and collaborate with the Family Ministry Team. This full-time role offers competitive pay, full health insurance, a 5-week sabbatical every 5 years, and education/travel

Qualifications

• Growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Proven ability to equip and multiply leaders.
• Alignment with BIC core beliefs.
• Clearances (FBI, State Police, Child Abuse) completed before start date.
• Minimum 5 years of ministry leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a vibrant middle school ministry for 5th–8th grade students.
• Recruit, equip, and release volunteer leaders; build school partnerships.
• Teach, mentor, and sometimes preach in main services; plan retreats.
• Collaborate with Family Ministry Team and support overall youth culture.

Skills

Leadership development

Volunteer recruitment

Church ministry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ministry or related field

Graduate degree in youth ministry preferred

Licensed pastor or pursuing BIC licensure

Job description

Church Overview

Meeting Address

54 N Penryn Rd.

Manheim, PA 17545

Lead Pastor Bryce Taylor Average Attendance 750-1,000 Visit website

Manheim Brethren in Christ Church (MBIC) exists to help people in our community initiate and nurture a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. We’re a church on the move - with growing momentum, a collaborative staff team, and deep roots in the Manheim community. We believe the local church is God’s primary vehicle for transformation, and we’re investing in the people and ministries that make that happen.

Essential Responsibilities

Dedicated to MBIC’s mission of "initiating and nurturing a growing relationship with Christ," our Middle School Youth Pastor will lead a vibrant, deeply established ministry for students in 5th through 8th grade. For over 30 years, MBIC has deeply invested in family ministry, building a youth culture that extends well beyond our walls- from cafeteria lunches and teacher support days to being the local hangout after Friday night football. Averaging around 150 middle schoolers weekly in a church of 700 adults, this is not an entry-level position; it’s a high-impact opportunity for an experienced leader ready to shepherd a large, dynamic, and community-connected youth ministry.

Partnering with the Family Ministry Team and supervising our 56ers Ministry Director, you will design engaging discipleship pathways, teach, and create spaces where middle schoolers encounter Jesus. Rather than ministering alone, your key focus will be recruiting, equipping, and releasing volunteer leaders, fostering strong school district partnerships, and walking alongside parents. Whether leading Sunday mornings, planning retreats, or occasionally preaching in main services, your leadership will shape a culture of authentic faith and community for middle school students.

Time Commitment

Full-time, 42.5 hours/week; primary office days Monday-Thursday, plus Sunday duties and 1-2 evenings/week.

Compensation & Benefits

Market-competitive salary based on education/experience, full health insurance, 5-week sabbaticals every 5 years, and dedicated education, travel, and meeting allowances.

Qualifications

• A growing relationship with Jesus Christ


• Proven ability to equip and multiply leaders


• Alignment with BIC core beliefs


• Completion of required clearances (FBI, State Police, Child Abuse) prior to start date


• Minimum 5 years of ministry leadership experience


• Bachelor’s degree required (graduate degree in youth ministry preferred)


• Licensed pastor or willing to pursue BIC licensure