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Lead Pastor

Saville BIC (Ickesburg, PA)

Church Overview

Meeting Address
2105 Liberty Valley Rd.
Ickesburg, PA 17037
Lead Pastor
Steve Munger, interim
Average Attendance
25-50

Saville Brethren in Christ congregation is seeking a Pastor (about 30 hours a week) to preach, teach, lead, and counsel our diverse family to be salt and light in our community.

About

Saville is a small, active congregation in rural Perry County made up of diverse ages and backgrounds; keeping a tradition of emphasis on children and missions.  We are growing in our connections to our broader community and desire to inspire people to follow Jesus.

Currently seeking a godly shepherd to lead, train, and compassionately encourage us through biblical preaching and example, to be the Body of Jesus in our neighborhood.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the shepherd of the congregation, promoting the growth and vitality of congregational life, ministry and mission.
  • Provide biblical, relevant, engaging preaching to teach, encourage, and equip the congregation with the word of God, leading to spiritual transformation.
  • Work with ministry leaders to provide ministry opportunities for discipleship and community engagement.
  • Work with the Church Board to provide leadership in vision and action to fulfill God’s call on us.
  • Lead the congregation by example in a lifestyle of prayer, study of God’s word, witness and growth.
  • Assure that everyone in the congregation is well cared for and that they are caring for one another.
  • Support and promote the ministry and programs of the BIC denomination.

Expectations

  • Personal integrity and character as described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and 1 Peter 5:1-4.
  • Humility and passion for the work of God’s Kingdom.
  • Love for God’s people.

Accountability

  • Saville Church Board
  • Bishop of BIC Susquehanna Conference

Qualifications

Commitment to pursue ministerial credentialing with the Brethren in Christ U.S. denomination if not already a BIC U.S. credentialed minister.

To Apply

If interested in applying for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to Heather Beaty, Bishop of the Susquehanna Conference BIC U.S. at hbeaty@bicus.org by January 15, 2027.

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