We have an exciting opportunity at Fowlerville United Brethren Church in Fowlerville, Michigan, for a Lead Pastor to foster unified relationships across the pastoral team, elders, and Operations Director while maintaining a discipleship-focused culture. Embrace the tranquil setting of Fowlerville, offering a blend of small-town charm and urban convenience near bustling cities like Brighton and Lansing. Make a difference by nurturing relationships, empowering individuals for service, and leading the congregation towards a deeper reflection of Christ’s love and truth.

– As Lead Pastor, prioritize equipping both congregation and staff for service while fostering collaborative relationships and inclusive community bonds.
– Showcase your abilities in inspiring, educating, and empowering individuals for meaningful service and growth in their faith journey.
– Embrace the opportunity to nurture a welcoming church environment that encourages individuals to deepen their understanding of God’s truth and actively participate in His Kingdom work.

For those with a missional focus connecting outreach with ministry practices, this role at Fowlerville United Brethren Church offers the platform to integrate teaching, team building, collaboration, and equipping for church growth and community impact. Apply now for the Lead Pastor role and be part of a dynamic ministry focused on proclaiming the good news of Jesus and making disciples for His Kingdom.

 

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Fowlerville United Brethren Church in Fowlerville, Michigan is searching for their next student ministry pastor. The job description is below.

Embark on an exciting journey as the Student Ministry Pastor at Fowlerville United Brethren Church in Fowlerville, Michigan, to provide vision and leadership for Jr. High and High School Ministries. You will lead programming, recruit leaders, and encourage discipleship within a vibrant and faith-filled community dedicated to spiritual growth and deep relationships rooted in Christian values. The ideal candidate will excel in teaching, team building, and collaboration to equip and empower students effectively while aligning with the church’s focus on ministry work.

As a staff member of Fowlerville United Brethren Church you will:

  • Demonstrate a collaborative and relationally stable presence in student ministry, fostering positive connections and spiritual growth among students.
  • Join a community that prioritizes authentic worship, discipleship, and service to others, committed to sharing the Gospel and making disciples who reflect God’s love and truth.
  • Serve as a mentor, disciple, and leader to students, guiding them in their faith journey and empowering them to live dedicated lives for Jesus.

Apply now for the chance to be part of a ministry focused on fostering spiritual growth, inclusivity, and equipping the next generation for impactful service in the Kingdom.

Mt. Zion United Brethren Church, located in Adams County in Indiana, is searching for their next lead pastor to begin serving in January 2025.  This person will be a compassionate leader who is effective in planning and leading worship services and midweek lessons. They will be responsible for visiting those who are sick or shut in and will conduct weddings, baptisms and funerals.

Mt. Zion is a church of approximately 30 members and an average worship attendance of 20 people. The traditional church services are warm and welcoming and include hymns and communion on a regular basis. With a population in Decatur County of nearly 27,000 people, there are opportunities to grow and connect with a larger community.

This lead pastor role is a part time position at Mt. Zion and the desired start date is January 1, 2025. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity further, please send a copy of your resume, a cover letter, and a recent photo to bishop@ub.org.

College Park Church in Huntington, Indiana has an opening for a Pastor of Student Ministries. The ideal candidate will be a high-capacity and self-directing individual, with a pastoral calling and deep passion for ministry to students and families. This individual will help to foster a team approach to leading the ministries they oversee as well as contribute to the overall leadership and direction of the church.

College Park Church is a congregation of approximately 275 people and sits on the edge of the campus of Huntington University. Their mission is to reach, teach and equip families to passionately follow Jesus.

To learn more about the church and read a more detailed job description, click here.

Byron Center, Michigan
Banner Church is a multi-generational, family-oriented congregation located just south of Grand Rapids, Michigan. One of the primary goals of Banner Church is to be an equipping and sending church. Throughout its history, Banner has seen a number of individuals go into vocational ministry, both at home and abroad. Moving forward, we want to double down on that commitment by creating avenues for believers to find their God-given gifts, connecting them with opportunities to use those gifts, equipping them for effective ministry, then unleashing them for Kingdom impact.

Banner Church is seeking a passionate developer to lead our Youth & Worship ministries. Rather than a professional that can do it all themselves, we want someone who is willing to take what they know and pass it on. If this sounds like you, please check out the following role description or email byron@bannerchurch.org.

Fowlerville United Brethren Church seeks to hire a full time Student Ministry Pastor to provide vision and leadership for junior high and high school ministries. The student ministry pastor will be resposibile for leading teams to engage with students in discipling relationships to promote spiritual growth. In addition to having a spiritually vibrant relationship with Jesus, ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years in youth/student ministries, a working understanding of technology in ministry, and good verbal and written communication skills.

The student ministry pastor will also serve on the staff leadership team to collaboratively lead the church staff, coordinate worship services, and provide pastoral care for the congregation.

A more complete job description can be found here.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Josh Willard.

Orrstown United Brethren Church, located in the beautiful rural community of Orrstown, Pennsylvania, is searching for their next senior pastor who will lead them in their mission “to walk with God and make disciples for Christ.” This person will be a compassionate leader who desires to connect with members of the church and the local community. They will be an effective communicator, always encouraging people to relate their faith to their daily lives.

Orrstown UB is a church of 75 members and an average worship service attendance of approximately 35 people. Situated in a town of 2,400 people, there is room to grow and great potential to do so. There is a strong core of lay leadership at Orrstown UB who are engaged in leading worship services, Sunday school classes, and hospitality ministries. They have cultivated a friendly environment and they are ready to welcome their next pastor.

The senior pastor role is a full time position at Orrstown. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity further, please send a copy of your resume, a cover letter, and a recent photo to bishop@ub.org.

Idaville Church of the United Brethren in Christ is a rural congregation located in south central Pennsylvania and is searching for their next senior pastor. This person will be an effective communicator who is committed to evangelism. They will be responsible for helping to create vision, building a sense of fellowship in the congregation and helping people develop their spiritual life.

Idaville is a church of approximately 100 people and is poised for growth. While the children and youth activities have seen a dip in attendance in recent years, there are a number of young families who are beginning to attend. It is a church characterized by its prayerful people, its focus on mission, and the way the people care for one another. These strengths, among others, have laid a solid foundation for the growth they seek.

If this sounds like something for which God has been preparing you, please send a copy of your resume, a cover letter, and a current photo to bishop@ub.org.

Countryside United Brethren Church is a rural congregation located in Breckenridge, MI and is currently searching for their next lead pastor who shares their vision; to know God and to make God known. This is facilitated in multiple ways by the lead pastor:

  • Loving God and enjoying Him forever
  • Delivering God’s message to the congregation and community
  • Leading others to become disciples of Christ
  • Providing counseling built upon God’s word to those in need

The next pastor will strive to follow Christ’s example by giving all glory to God, loving and serving others, and striving to develop the spiritual lives of His body. A commitment to seeking and following God’s will for His church is essential. Engaging with the families within the congregation and community is highly desired. This pastor will be expected to maintain professional ministerial credentials with the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, USA.

Countryside Church is a congregation of approximately 90 people. They are financially strong. The facility is well-kept with room to grow. In addition to the ministries they have in place, Countryside supports missions in the community and around the world.

The compensation package includes salary, housing allowance, health insurance, retirement, education/text funds, mileage, disability insurance, and vacation.

If you feel led by God for a position like the description above, please send a copy of your resume and cover letter to bishop@ub.org.

Greencastle Otterbein UB Church in Greencastle, PA is a congregation located in Franklin County in south-central Pennsylvania. We are looking for a Youth Pastor who will be responsible for leading and nurturing the spiritual growth of the OUB Church youth (grades 7-12). This role includes developing and overseeing youth programs, fostering a safe community, and guiding youth in their faith journey.

Our next youth pastor will be an effective communicator who shares the gospel as the unerring Word of God and possesses a heart for youth and helping them through the challenges they face today. The ability to encourage young people, to demonstrate a personal commitment to Christ, to work closely with the senior sastor, youth commission, volunteers and parents is essential. Also essential will be the ability to plan, coordinate, and lead the OUB Church youth program (including but not limited to mid-week youth activities, social events, Sunday school, retreats, conferences, VBS, outreach and mission trips, etc.). It is also expected that this individual will maintain professional ministerial credentials with the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, USA and subscribe to its doctrinal values.

The town of Greencastle itself has a population of 4,000+ and a population of nearly 16,000 in the surrounding Antrim township with an ever growing student enrollment in the local school district. Otterbein UB Church is a church family of about 250 people, built on faith and led by the Holy Spirit to worship and to be witnesses of our Lord Jesus Christ. There are as many as 25+ students in various parts of the program along with many adult volunteers. Our staff includes the senior pastor and part-time administrative staff.

If this sounds like something for which God has been preparing and calling you, please send a copy of your resume and a cover letter to Office@greencastleub.org in care of Barry Stottlemyer, Personnel Relations Commission chairperson.