Church of the Brethren congregations
- Pastoral/staff openings (many locations)
Church of the Brethren denominational positions
The Church of the Brethren is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Church of the Brethren districts
- District Executive Minister Positions, Middle Pennsylvania District
Note: The Middle Pa District Executive Search Team is announcing new developments in their efforts to discern God’s will for leadership within the District.
The District’s Coordinating Team has re-evaluated the financial package they are offering for successful candidate(s) and are now able to offer a more attractive package. The District Profile and information on the new financial package are available through the Church of the Brethren Office of Ministry.
The Middle Pennsylvania District of the Church of the Brethren seeks a full-time district executive minister to serve its 53 congregations located in rural, small town and city settings. Middle PA District churches share a heritage that grounds them in a strong relationship with Jesus Christ, enlivened in the activity of the Holy Spirit. They seek to follow Jesus’ teachings and example, living in grateful response to God’s amazing grace, and sharing a cross-shaped love with a hurting world.
The district executive minister will be expected to work both on location at the Middle PA District Office located in Huntingdon, PA and remotely as needed. Compensation for the DEM will be negotiated in reference to the denominationally recommended Salary and Benefits for District Executive Ministers. Travel is required both within and outside of the district.
Responsibilities are outlined in the position description available upon request and will include the primary areas of:
- Pastoral/Congregational Transitions
- Pastoral Support
- Leadership Development with respect to calling and credentialing of ministers
- Consultations with congregations and throughout the district structure, and
- Management and administration of district staff and oversight of district finances.
These primary areas of responsibility serve to provide:
- Direction, coordination, management, and leadership of the district ministries, as authorized by the District Conference and implemented by the District Coordinating team (District Board).
- Work with the congregations in calling and credentialing ministers, and in the placement/call and evaluation of pastoral staff. Provide support and counsel for ministers and other church leaders, share and interpret program resources for congregations.
- An important link between the congregations and the district and denomination by working collaboratively with the Council of District Executives, the Annual Conference, appropriate denominational entities and their staff.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Ordained through accredited program, minimum of Brethren Academy ACTS level training program; Master of Divinity preferred.
- Personal skills in organization, administration, and communication.
- Committed to the Church of the Brethren locally and denominationally and willing to work ecumenically.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Pastoral experience.
Interested and qualified persons may apply by sending a letter of interest and a resume to Nancy Sollenberger Heishman, Director of the Ministry Office, via email at officeofministry@brethren.org. Applicants are requested to contact three persons who are willing to provide a letter of reference. Upon receipt of the resume, the individual will be sent a Candidate profile that must be completed and returned before the application is considered complete. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.