Middle School Pastor

Brethren in Christ U.S.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Manheim Brethren in Christ Church seeks a seasoned Middle School Youth Pastor to lead a vibrant ministry for 5th–8th graders. You will design discipleship pathways, teach, and collaborate with a staff team to shepherd a large youth community.

The role emphasizes recruiting and empowering volunteer leaders, building school partnerships, and partnering with families. Expect Sunday duties, retreats, and occasional preaching in main services.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead a vibrant ministry for students in 5th–8th grade.
• Recruit, equip, and release volunteer leaders; foster school partnerships.
• Collaborate with Family Ministry Team; supervise 56ers Ministry Director.
• Plan Sunday mornings, retreats, and occasional preaching in main services.
• Walk with parents to support authentic faith and community.

Skills

Equip and multiply leaders

Faith-based leadership

Volunteer recruitment

Community partnerships

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree in youth ministry preferred

Job description

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.

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