Part-Time Ministry Formation & Credentialing Lead

Brethren in Christ U.S.; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Brethren in Christ U.S. seeks an Interim Ministry Formation Coordinator to provide leadership, strategic development, and administrative oversight for education, ministry development, and credentialing processes.

The role aligns DSP, Core Courses, and coaching with BIC theology, guiding ministry candidates and leaders across regions. Responsibilities include creating credentialing pathways, designing curricula, and fostering partnerships while reporting to the Director of Shared Services.

Qualifications

• A growing relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with BIC U.S. theology, values, and mission.

Responsibilities

• System Design and Strategy Implementation – Develop a credentialing roadmap from exploration to ordination applicable across regions.
• Continuing Education Program Development – Redesign DSP curriculum, Core Courses, and coaching framework with regional implementation.
• Credentialing Leadership – Develop and update credentialing policies, forms, standards, and protocols for ministerial commissioning, licensing, and ordination.
• Ministerial Formation – Design ministry preparation pathways including mentoring, coaching, and leadership development initiatives.
• Local Church Focus – Create systems to identify and develop ministers within local congregations and support bishops in credentialing.
• Partnership Development – Cultivate academic and training partnerships and pursue external funding for leadership development.

Job description

Brethren in Christ U.S. seeks an Interim Ministry Formation Coordinator to provide leadership, strategic development, and administrative oversight for education, ministry development, and credentialing processes.

The role aligns DSP, Core Courses, and coaching with BIC theology, guiding ministry candidates and leaders across regions. Responsibilities include creating credentialing pathways, designing curricula, and fostering partnerships while reporting to the Director of Shared Services.