High School Pastor - McBIC (Mechanicsburg, PA)

McBIC (Mechanicsburg, PA) High School Pastor The Big Picture Mechanicsburg Brethren in Christ Church, informally known as McBIC, ( https://www.mcbic.org ) located just outside the borough of Mechanicsburg, is looking for a full-time high school youth pastor. This person will continue the tradition of depth, fun, vulnerability, and safety that characterizes the high school ministry, made up of roughly 50 students.

He or she will work closely with the middle school youth pastor to provide rich discipleship to adolescents. The high school pastor will lead a robust adult volunteer team, ranging from college students to older adults, who mentor and disciple high schoolers. McBIC’s congregation is invested in developing its teenagers and often sees teens leading worship, serving in children’s ministry, and more.

The new pastor will join a thriving staff that works together to lead the church as a whole. McBIC is committed to being a place of healing and wholeness for Mechanicsburg and values partnering with outside organizations to serve the broader community.

Requirements

High School Youth Pastor – Full-Time, Salaried Position Accountable to: Lead Pastor Qualifications and Skills ● Abiding in Jesus through prayer, Scripture reading, and Christian community ● Clear passion for discipling high school students ● Youth ministry experience (staff, volunteer, or intern) ● Strong one-on-one relational skills, especially in pastoral care and counseling ● Experience leading a team and communicating vision ● Public speaking and communication abilities, especially in preaching and teaching ● Teachable spirit and commitment to professional growth and development ● Self-starter who takes initiative and manages responsibilities Primary Responsibilities ● Oversee pastoral care and programming for high school students ● Develop and communicate vision for high school youth ministry ● Provide leadership development for adult volunteers and teens ● Facilitate discipleship opportunities for high school students ● Communicate regularly and effectively with high school students and families ● Collaborate well with pastoral staff and volunteer leaders ● Connect with McBIC’s congregation in preaching, prayer, and relationship ● Embrace McBIC’s mission and philosophy of ministry ● Manage administrative tasks associated with the role Benefits Our starting base salary is $47,500 - $65,000 range, increased based on experience.

Our benefits package includes: Health Insurance/Life & ADD Insurance/Long Term Disability Insurance Employer contributions to the pension fund Paid time off Mileage reimbursement Professional Expenses/Continuing Education Allowance The Process Please look over this job description and the church’s website. Along with your resume please answer these questions: Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the High School Pastor at McBIC?

Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the High School Pastor at McBIC? In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the beliefs of McBIC and the Brethren in Christ? ( https://bicus.org/about/what-we-believe/articles-of-faith-and-doctrine/ ) Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online worship link to Jason@no-feepastorsearch.

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