Regional Church Leadership Architect

Brethren in Christ U.S; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Brethren in Christ U.S. seeks a Bishop to provide spiritual leadership and pastoral oversight for pastors and congregations in the Regional Conference.

The role involves serving on Leadership Council, leading the Regional Conference Board of Directors, and coordinating denominational vision within the regional context. The Bishop will be nominated per the MDG process, with a typical six-year term and biennial evaluations.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity preferred with openness to pursue further education.
• Ordained BIC U.S. minister.
• Knowledge of pastors, church planting, and Brethren in Christ theology.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual leadership and pastoral oversight of conference members.
• Lead the Regional Conference Board of Directors and coordinate leadership development.
• Develop denominational vision/strategy with Leadership Council and align with denominational mission.
• Oversee conference administration, including budgeting and personnel decisions.
• Foster prayer, mentoring networks, and church planting initiatives within the region.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Communication skills

Vision setting

Administrative leadership

Relational skills

Education

Master of Divinity

Ordination in BIC U.S.

Job description

Brethren in Christ U.S. seeks a Bishop to provide spiritual leadership and pastoral oversight for pastors and congregations in the Regional Conference.

The role involves serving on Leadership Council, leading the Regional Conference Board of Directors, and coordinating denominational vision within the regional context. The Bishop will be nominated per the MDG process, with a typical six-year term and biennial evaluations.