Pastor of Youth and Family

Position Summary

HMBC is seeking a full-time Pastor of Youth and Families to disciple young people to lives transformed by the power, presence, and love of Jesus Christ.

Hesston Mennonite Brethren Church (HMBC), located in Hesston, Kansas, is seeking a full-time Pastor of Youth and Families to lead our ministry to students in grades 7–12 and to walk alongside the families who love them. We are a multigenerational congregation of approximately 275 in a community of 4,000 people in South Central Kansas, with an active youth ministry and a strong heritage of investing in young people.

The Pastor of Youth and Families will provide pastoral leadership, biblical teaching, and intentional discipleship to youth and their families, and will serve as a member of our pastoral team. The successful candidate will be a born‑again follower of Jesus Christ, in agreement with the Mennonite Brethren Confession of Faith, and called to shepherd the next generation. For a complete job description and additional job details please visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• A born‑again believer walking in fellowship with Jesus Christ, modeling a Christ‑like lifestyle, and sound in faith and doctrine.
• Believes the Bible is the inspired Word of God and is relevant today.
• In agreement with, or willing to study and affirm, the Mennonite Brethren Confession of Faith (usmb.org/confession-of-faith-4/). Candidates from outside the MB tradition are welcome to apply.
• Committed to the mission and philosophy of ministry of Hesston MB Church.
• Demonstrates the character qualifications described in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, and the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23).
• Either currently licensed or ordained for ministry within the Mennonite Brethren Church, or willing and able to pursue credentialing within the USMB. We will support the right candidate through that process.

• Strong relational and organizational abilities.
• A genuine passion to work with, mentor, and shape youth.
• Ability to communicate Scripture clearly and engagingly to youth in a variety of teaching settings.
• Ability to recruit, train, develop, and shepherd a team of volunteer leaders.
• Pastoral sensitivity in counseling youth and parents through problems, decisions, and crises.
• Capable communicator across phone, email, text, and social media, with warmth, grace, and clarity.

• A college degree in Bible, ministry, youth ministry, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent ministry experience will be considered.
• Prior experience in a youth ministry setting (paid or volunteer) is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with the Anabaptist‑evangelical theological tradition is a plus.

• Intentionally build relationships with and mentor youth in grades 7–12, walking them toward maturity in Christ.
• Teach youth in various settings, including Wednesday nights, Sunday mornings, retreats, youth conferences, etc.
• Pastorally assist and counsel youth and parents facing problems, decisions, or crises, and refer to appropriate professional resources when needed.
• Encourage, support, and regularly communicate with parents of youth, equipping them as the primary disciple rs of their children.

• Lead and oversee the youth ministry program for grades 7–12, including vision, planning, calendar, communication, and budgeting in coordination with church leadership.
• Organize and coordinate equipping opportunities including Wednesday nights, Sunday morning Equip, youth camps and conferences, and special events.
• Recruit, train, develop, delegate to, and evaluate a team of adult volunteer leaders so that each volunteer can serve effectively in their gifting.
• Coordinate with the Children’s Ministry Director to provide healthy transitions from children’s ministry into youth ministry.
• Integrate youth into the worship services and broader life of the congregation.

• Organize and lead youth mission trips.
• Engage in reaching unsaved and un‑churched youth and families in the Hesston community.
• Participate in community youth activities and build…