Director of Youth & Worship Ministries

Hours: Part-Time

About Souderton BIC

We are a medium sized and growing congregation in southeast Pennsylvania, holding English worship Sunday mornings and Spanish worship Sunday afternoons. We value multicultural and intergenerational ministry and worship.

About Position

The Director of Youth & Worship Ministries will lead these two ministries of Souderton Brethren in Christ Church (SBIC) in alignment with the congregation’s mission and values.

The ministry of SBIC includes an English-speaking congregation (including a number of African families) and a Spanish-speaking congregation, Iglesia Cristiana Souderton (ICS). ICS is led by a pastor and church board, under the umbrella of SBIC’s pastor and church board. The community’s desire is to live into becoming a truly multicultural and intergenerational body of Christ.

Souderton Brethren in Christ Church’s Mission: “A place to be known and belong”

• Connecting in love and grace-filled relationships with God and one another
• Growing in Christ-like character and maturity
• Serving the world in Jesus’ Name according to the Good News

Responsibilities

Developing Ministries

• Lead the ministry to and with Jr./Sr. high youth, in partnership with volunteers, nurturing a vison for multicultural and intergenerational community.
• Lead the team involved in Sunday morning worship and music, coordinating volunteers and nurturing a vision for intergenerational and multicultural experiences.
• Set ministry goals and evaluate the effectiveness of the above ministries.

Developing Lay Ministers

• Recruit, develop and support volunteers for each ministry.
• Meet regularly with volunteer teams to reflect, pray and ensure unity of vision and purpose.
• Provide training and spiritual growth opportunities/materials.
• Oversee volunteer scheduling and communications.

Engaging in the Life of the Church

• Attend and participate in Sunday morning worship. Attend ICS worship periodically to learn and engage with that congregation.
• As a member of SBIC, participate in the life of the church alongside other members – small groups, Sunday school, service and fellowship opportunities.

Qualifications & Competencies

Training

• Previous experience in ministry leadership (volunteer or paid)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Musical training (vocal and/or instrumental) preferred

Qualifications

• A vibrant, deep and growing relationship with God through Jesus Christ, demonstrated through active spiritual formation practices.
• Alignment with the beliefs, core values, and practices of the Brethren in Christ U.S.
• A commitment to the mission of SBIC/ICS and to learning about the variety of cultures within both congregations.
• A passion for developing the faith and gifts of young people, and multicultural worship experiences that nurture Christian faith and facilitate deep, trusting relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and communicate well with a variety of people.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish and/or Ndebele, in addition to English, is a plus.

To Apply

Interested candidate should send their cover letter and resume to Pastor KrisAnne Sartley: krisanne.swartley@soudertonbic.org

Published on November 3, 2026