Middle School Youth Pastor

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Send Resume & Cover Letter to: Aaron Brown, Executive Pastor Manheim BIC Church 54 N. Penryn Rd. Manheim PA 17543 aaronb@manheimbic.org

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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.

Ready to Apply?

If you are an experienced pastor with a heart for middle schoolers, a passion for relational ministry, and the skills to lead a mature youth program, we would love to connect with you! A full job description is available upon request. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Aaron Brown, Executive Pastor, at aaronb@manheimbic.org.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]