What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Outreach Pastor position at Manheim Brethren In Christ?
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 community 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. To learn more about us, go to manheimbic.org.
About the Role
We're looking for a pastor with a heart for the local community and the leadership gifts to mobilize others. As Community Outreach Pastor, you'll work closely with our Lead Pastor and Adult Ministry team to develop and lead our outreach strategy — equipping church members, cultivating community partnerships, overseeing men's ministry, and ensuring that every person who walks through our doors is genuinely welcomed. This is a hands-on, people-facing role that blends vision-level leadership with pastoral care.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop community outreach initiatives, including Manheim Project, Blessing Manheim partnerships, and additional local connections
- Equip and mobilize church members to engage in outreach aligned with MBIC's mission and core values
- Serve in the regular Sunday morning preaching rotation
- Provide pastoral care, including weddings, funerals, baptisms, and visitation
- Direct our First Impression Teams (welcome, ushers, parking) to create meaningful connections for visitors and new attenders
- Lead and grow a vibrant men's ministry
- Partner with staff leadership to evaluate and innovate current ministries toward greater missional impact
- Provide leadership for church events and community-building gatherings
- Collaborate with the Care Director on the church membership process
- Go to manheimbic.org/jobs to access the job description
What We're Looking For
- A demonstrably growing relationship with Jesus Christ and spiritual maturity consistent with 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
- Licensed, commissioned, or ordained pastor — or willingness to pursue licensure through the Brethren in Christ
- Bachelor's degree in ministry, theology, or a related field
- Meaningful leadership experience in church ministry
- Alignment with the beliefs and practices of the Brethren in Christ denomination
- A passion for developing volunteer leaders across a wide range of ages and ministry contexts
- Strong communication, organization, and delegation skills
- Member of MBIC in good standing or willing to become one
Schedule and Structure
This is a full-time (42.5 hrs/week), in-person position. It includes Sunday morning responsibilities and up to 1–2 evenings per week. This role reports to the Lead Pastor and serves as part of the Adult Ministries Team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $57,500.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- church or ministry: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Manheim, PA 17545: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $57,500 - $70,000