High School Youth Pastor

McBIC (Mechanicsburg, PA) High School Youth 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 youth 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.
Position: 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 & communication abilities, especially in preaching & 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
The Process
After reviewing this job description and McBIC’s website, please answer the
following questions:
Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the High School Youth Pastor at
McBIC?
Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the
High School Youth 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 denomination.
(https://bicus.org/about/beliefs/articles-of-faith-and-doctrine/)
Please send your resume, the answers to these questions, and at least one link to a
video of you preaching or teaching to Jason@no-feepastorsearch.com.