Middle School Youth Pastor

Manheim BIC CHurch; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Sabbatical every 5 years

Education allowances

Travel allowances

Meeting allowances

Job summary

Manheim Brethren in Christ Church seeks a seasoned Middle School Youth Pastor to shepherd a thriving ministry for 5th–8th graders. You will collaborate with the Family Ministry Team and supervise ministry staff, designing discipleship pathways and recruiting volunteer leaders to sustain a vibrant youth culture.

Youth ministry leadership, strong relationship with Jesus, and a commitment to community partnerships are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Clear background checks completed prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging discipleship pathways for middle schoolers (5th–8th).
• Teach and create spaces where students encounter Jesus.
• Recruit, equip, and release volunteer leaders; lead a large, dynamic ministry.
• Build strong school district partnerships and walk with parents.
• Lead Sunday mornings, plan retreats, and occasionally preach in services.

Skills

Leadership

Volunteer development

Teaching

Community partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree in youth ministry (preferred)

Job description

We're hiring our next Middle School Youth Pastor!

About Us

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.

About This Role

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.

Position Details and Logistics

• 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: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.
• Prerequisites:A growing relationship with Jesus Christ, proven ability to equip and multiply leaders, alignment with BIC core beliefs, and completion of required clearances (FBI, State Police, Child Abuse) prior to start date.