Job Openings

Village Point Church is a small church in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago with a big vision to reach Elk Grove and the surrounding communities with the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ. We have a long history (established in the late 1950s) and a rich inheritance. We would love for you to become part of our story! We praise God for His love and provision through the years and look forward to what He has in store for us in the months and years to come.

We are looking for a passionate, hard-working, relational leader who will build bridges to our community through intentional missional outreach. This person will have a natural gift for evangelism through networking and will be responsible for building and maintaining fruitful relationships with local civic, school, and business leaders in order to assess and address the physical and spiritual needs of our community. Reporting to our Lead Pastor, the Pastor of Outreach and Community Engagement will be expected to assist and build on our efforts toward reaching and raising disciples in order to create a community on mission outside the four walls of our church.

Qualifications
• Passionate follower of Jesus
• Strong desire to share and prioritize the gospel
• Servant leader
• Has a heart for engaging and cultivating community
• Builds dynamic volunteer teams
• Innovative
• Takes risks
• Tackles a challenge
• Creative
• Catalyst
• Problem solver
• Natural ability to connect with people

If any of these characteristics describe you, then we’d love to connect with you.

For a more detailed job description or to schedule an informal conversation about the role, please email your resume and cover letter to leandro@villagepoint.church.

About Faith Community Church

Located in Itasca, Illinois, Faith Community Church is a young and growing multicultural and multigenerational church.

Job description

SUMMARY

Faith Community Church is seeking a part-time (20-30 hours per week) Worship Director. The Worship Director provides pastoral and administrative leadership to the worship ministries of the church by designing, implementing, overseeing, and assessing every aspect of the church’s musical and worship initiatives under the oversight of the senior pastor.

Faith’s worship ministry has a distinctive team-based approach, currently led by a musician, and we desire to grow together in spiritual community, musical skills, and expression of biblical worship.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet regularly (currently bi-monthly) with the worship planning team to discuss music, planning, goals, and to provide support to one another as a community of fellow leaders and team members.
• Strategize for and nurture a church-wide emphasis on worship.
• Work with the pastoral team to plan all worship services (regularly scheduled and special events).
• Facilitate the musical portion of worship services.
• Facilitate all music ministries in the church.
• Develop a process to regularly identify and deploy new volunteers in the church’s worship ministry.
• Shepherd, train, manage, develop, and care for the volunteer worship teams.
• Develop and oversee an annual worship ministry budget and be able to work within that budget.
• Ensure adequate and efficient communication within worship ministries of the church.
• Look for ways to inspire non-musical worship experiences for the church body.
• Oversee the church’s worship tech ministry including Pro Presenter and soundboard.
• Attend weekly staff meeting (currently evening Tuesday), rehearsals (currently Tuesday evening), Sunday morning services, and retreats.
• Work with youth and children’s ministry leaders to find worship leaders for age-graded worship experiences within the church.
• Oversee the maintenance of all musical instruments and related supplies owned by the church.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Two years of experience leading worship in a similar church setting.
• Demonstrable skill as a vocalist and/or instrumentalist.
• Broad knowledge of Christian worship music across multiple cultural styles and generational preferences.
• Proficient in reading music.
• Experience leading and managing teams.
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree with some formal training in music (and specifically church music) is preferred.
• A lifestyle congruent with local church leadership (1 Tim. 3:1-13; 2 Tim. 2; Titus 1:5-9).
• Clear calling to this ministry.
• Working knowledge of digital soundboards and Pro Presenter preferred.

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For more information or to express interest, please email admin@faithcommunitycc.org

Position Overview:
We’re looking for a highly motivated and skilled Youth Director at Heritage Church, who will help take point at our portable campus that is launching in the Stony Creek area in September of 2024. We expect this person to be a self-starter, always looking to connect students to each other and to a relationship with Jesus. The ideal candidate must be willing and able to recruit and train volunteers, can grow an attractional student ministry, and has a heart for God. They’ll be outside-in focused, with a desire for reaching those who are far from Jesus!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create and run youth ministry programs that are fun and help students grow in their faith
• Organize and manage various events, gatherings, and social activities that encourage youth to connect with one another
• Create social media content, emails and other communications to parents, students and volunteers
• Build strong volunteer teams who are trained and equipped to serve students
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, feedback, and outcomes from events and special projects for evaluation and future improvement

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong desire to foster genuine connections and a sense of belonging within the church community.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and executing events, from conceptualization to implementation.
• Demonstrated experience in a fast growing youth ministry, and volunteer teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to speak publicly
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Capacity to work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Some type of Bible training, degree or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word (Pages, Google Docs, etc.), or other software necessary to complete projects at a professional level
• Proficient in social media like Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and more!
• Possess a fun, outgoing, creative, problem-solving personality
• Prior experience in helping grow a youth ministry

To apply: Send Resume to kdaubenmeyer@heritagechurch.com

https://www.calvaryschaumburg.org/

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to serve as our Youth Pastor. The Youth Pastor will be responsible for leading and shepherding the youth ministry (6-12th grade), providing spiritual guidance, and fostering an environment that encourages evangelism, discipleship, spiritual growth, and fellowship among our young people. This position requires a deep commitment to Jesus Christ, conservative, evangelical beliefs, a heart for youth ministry, and the ability to effectively engage and connect with young people.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement a comprehensive youth ministry program that aligns with the values and beliefs of Calvary Community Church.
2. Lead weekly youth meetings, including teaching Bible studies, facilitating discussions, and organizing activities and events that promote evangelism, discipleship, spiritual growth and community building.
3. Provide pastoral care and support to youth, offering guidance, counsel, and prayer as needed.
4. Recruit, train, and mentor volunteer leaders to assist in various aspects of youth ministry, including small group leaders, event coordinators, and worship team members.
5. Plan and oversee youth retreats, camps, mission trips, and other special events designed to see teens come to Jesus, while also deepening student relationships with God and each other.
6. Build relationships with youth and their families, fostering a sense of belonging and community within the church.
7. Collaborate with other church staff members and ministries to integrate youth into the broader life of the church and facilitate their transition into adult congregational life.
8. Stay informed about trends and issues affecting youth culture and incorporate relevant topics into teaching and programming.
9. Manage the youth ministry budget, resources, and administrative tasks in a responsible and efficient manner.
10. Participate in regular staff meetings, training opportunities, and professional development to enhance ministry effectiveness.
11. Build, grow, and manage Calvary Community Church’s social media and online presence.
12. Lead your family to be faithful disciples of Jesus who actively participate in the life of the church.

Qualifications:
1. A vibrant personal faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to conservative, evangelical theology and principles.
2. Bachelor’s degree in youth ministry, theology, or a related field (ministry and theological education preferred).
3. Previous experience working with youth in a church or ministry setting.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to relate to and connect with young people from diverse backgrounds.
5. Leadership abilities, including the capacity to empower and equip volunteers for ministry.
6. Organizational skills and attention to detail in managing programs, events, and resources.
7. Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of youth ministry.
8. Commitment to cultivating a Gospel Advancing Ministry.
9. Knowledge of social media and the internet and the ability to utilize both for the gospel and kingdom of God
10. Willingness to undergo a background check and adhere to the church’s child protection policies.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and contribute to the spiritual growth and vitality of our church community. If you feel called to serve as our Youth Pastor, we encourage you to apply and join us in this important ministry.

How to Apply: Please send your resume to servejesus@calvaryschaumburg.org