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Senior / Lead Pastoral Roles

http://www.immanuelbgc.com/

  • Church Size: 35-45 
  • Job Type: Part time – Bivocational (15 – 20 hours a week) 

 

Job Description 

The Pastor will serve alongside the elder board to assist in providing the spiritual leadership of the congregation. He will provide the sermon each Sunday morning with an inspiring message that stands true to God’s word. He will provide counsel and care to those in need and help the leadership as they look to impact the community and workplace. He will lead by example. 

About our Church and Community 

Immanuel Baptist is an aging congregation that needs a shepherd who understands the unique needs of this congregation while seeking to reach the community. They have a well maintained facility. They are connected to Converge – a network of churches. Monmouth, Illinois is rural development of 9,000 population surrounded by a farming community with strong values and home to a private liberal arts college since the late 1800’s. Monmouth has a new Airport as well Smithfield foods fresh meats, Cloverleaf cold storage and Wells Pet Foods. 

Monmouth is located within 17 miles of Galesburg, IL – 30 minutes from Burlington Iowa, and 45 Minutes from the Quad Cities. 

Expected Pastoral Qualifications 

  • He evidences the qualities of 1 Timothy 3: 1-7 and Titus 1: 6-9 
  • He possess at minimum a Bible School diploma 
  • He has 10 years of ministerial experience
  • A dynamic communicator of the word of God, with a heart for ministry and preaching the inerrant Word of God. 
  • A servant leader with a growth mindset, humble, and highly relational. 
  • Demonstrates wisdom, integrity, and respect when dealing with matters of the church 

 

Personal Qualities 

  • Committed to maintain a balance between family life and ministry. 
  • A relationship builder and effective communicator with people of all ages and walks of life, within the church and community. 
  • Lives a personal and family lifestyle based on prayer and Biblical truth, while striving to provide authentic servant leadership. 

 

Compensation Package 

$12,000 Total package which includes parsonage located in Monmouth, IL next to Immanuel Baptist Church. All utilities are paid, maintenance and repairs are included. 

How to Apply 

Interested applicants should send resume (video sermon link included) to kirsten@convergemidamerica.org

Other Ministry Positions

https://www.thbc.org/

Overview: Oversee the Youth and Children’s Ministry in accordance with the mission and vision of THBC.

Reports to: Senior Pastor, Ministry Board

Supervises: Youth and Children’s Ministry Volunteers

Qualifications:

  • Meet the Biblical qualifications of a pastor/elder
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred (If theological/Biblical studies were not a part of your college education, there would be an expectation to actively pursue some form of theological training.)
  • Agreement with the Statement of Faith for Temple Hill Baptist Church and the ability to work under the guidelines as listed in the church constitution.


Expectations:

  • To work in harmony with pastoral and support staff, relating in a manner that results in an effective and positive influence.
  • To be an effective communicator of God’s Word in teaching, training, counseling, and discipling situations.
  • Personally connect with current members and new attenders, and work with the Pastoral Staff on assimilation of new families.
  • To serve as an active member of our Ministry Board (elder board) and our Christian Education Committee.
  • To work an average of 40 hours per week (with some flexibility as needed).
  • To faithfully take a day off each week for rest and spiritual vitality.

 

Leadership Responsibilities:

1. Youth and Children’s Ministry
a. To develop an ongoing, strategic plan for reaching, teaching, and discipling youth to be fully
committed Christ followers.
b. Effective communication of mission, vision, and direction with parents and church leadership.
c. To recruit, develop, and train a team of adults for ministry with youth and children.
d. Coordinating and planning the Youth and Children’s Ministry curriculum, effectively
communicating it to church leadership and parents.
e. Coordinating, planning, and overseeing youth and children’s activities and calendar, including
timely communication and promotion of events with office staff (for church calendar purposes)
and parents.
f. To be responsible for the development and management of the Youth and Children’s Ministry
portion of the budget, including accurate and timely financial reporting.
g. Oversee the weekly Sunday program for children birth – 12th grade (Nursery, Puggles, Preschool, Club 631, Youth Group).
h. Regular involvement with our Wednesday night children’s ministry.

2. Miscellaneous Responsibilities:
a. Work with the Pastoral Staff to plan and implement the weekly Sunday service.
b. Meet weekly with pastoral staff for prayer, accountability, and planning.
c. Be able to preach a couple Sundays each year as needed.
d. Other duties as assigned.

How to Apply: Email resume and a brief description of your philosophy of ministry to andy@thbc.org.

Position/Title

Associate Pastor of Youth & CE

Qualifications
  • Spiritual – The person holding this position shall give evidence of Christian conversion and a growing spiritual maturity, be of unquestionable Christian character, loyal to the Word of God, dedicated and devoted to the Lord Jesus Christ and the to the spiritual and material welfare of the Church. He shall fully subscribe to the Constitution of the Algoma Baptist Church including the Articles of Faith and Church Covenant. He shall become a member of the congregation and be faithful in attendance and participation both in regular Sunday services and other meetings of the Church. If the person holding the position is married, it is expected that his wife will be fully supportive of his ministry here in this Church.
  • Formal Education – Minimum of a four-year bachelor’s degree.
  • Previous Experience – Minimum of two years’ experience in some form of Christian Education and youth ministries.
    Accountability
  • This position is ultimately accountable to the Christian Education Board, but also accountable to the senior pastor for day-to-day responsibilities.
 
Duties & Responsibilities

In Youth Ministries – Junior High & Senior High

  • He shall develop and oversee the weekly youth group meetings for both Junior Senior High groups, including, but not limited to choosing or developing curriculum, teaching lessons, facilitating discussion time, and having time for games and/or social activities.
    He shall plan regular special events for both Junior and Senior High groups. These events may be at the church or elsewhere and may take the place of the weekly meeting or be in addition to it.
  • He shall be dedicated to leading teens to personal salvation through the accepting of the Gospel and belief in Jesus Christ as their savior.
  • He shall be dedicated to the discipleship of the church youth both during weekly meetings and on a personal basis. Discipleship may include casual conversation before or after church services, communication during the week, attendance at sports events or performances, counseling on spiritual matters, developing rapport and relationship with youth’s families, encouraging youth in outreach through inviting friends to church and sharing the Gospel, and reaching out to those who have been absent from meetings and events.
  • He shall promote practicing spiritual disciplines such as Bible reading, Bible study, prayer, church attendance, church involvement, and sharing the Gospel with other.
  • He shall keep up good communication about the youth ministries with the following people and/or groups: youth students, parents/guardians of youth students, the senior pastor, the CE board, and the congregation. Communication should include face-to-face conversation, phone conversation, text messages, posts in the youth group Facebook page, church announcements, and updates in church publications.
  • He shall work with other adult youth leaders to train and equip them to effectively minister to the youth. This may be done through staff meetings, training sessions, seminars, etc.
 
In Christian Education
  • He shall serve as a member of the Christian Education board, and as a result, will work closely with the board and senior pastor in the total Christian Education of the Church. This will entail giving leadership to assessment and evaluation of curriculum, and the recruitment and training of all personnel. He shall consult with the CE board concerning items one through seven of section “A. In Youth Ministries – Junior High & Senior High” and submit his ministry program on a monthly basis before implementation. He shall also submit monthly bank statements at the regular CE board meeting.
  • He shall be responsible for serving as the primary leader for the LAUGHS college small group. This leadership includes planning a meeting schedule, facilitating Biblical teaching and/or discussion, providing opportunities for prayer within the group, and developing personal relationships with group members.
  • He shall work with the senior pastor and CE board toward the implementation of outreach events focused on children and families.
  • He shall work with the Camp Coordinator as necessary to promote the ministry of and attendance at the Center Lake Bible Camp in Tustin, Michigan.
  • He shall serve, as needed and able, in regular children’s ministries such as ABC Kids, Sunday School, and AWANA
 
In Shepherding and Serving the Church
  • He shall shepherd and serve the whole church through participation in the Sunday worship services according to his gifting. This could include Scripture reading, audio/video ministry, worship team, preaching in the absence of the senior pastor, etc.
  • He shall shepherd and serve the church through participation in the online ministry as able and as requested by the senior pastor.
  • He shall shepherd and serve the church by participating in church outreach events as requested by the senior pastor.
    He shall serve the support staff of the church by assisting them in their duties as needed, and as he is gifted.

 

In Spiritual & Personal Growth
  • He shall be committed to his own spiritual growth, and to the practice of spiritual disciplines.
  • He shall be working towards professional growth in the areas of his ministry through reading, research, and, if appropriate, continuing formal education.
  • If married, he shall be committed to the spiritual, emotional, and mental wellbeing of his whole family.

To Apply:

Send a resume to algomabaptist@gmail.com

About Us

West Hills Community Church is a diverse multigenerational congregation that has survived the pandemic years by God’s grace and has grown, coming back stronger. We are poised to move forward in a youthful direction.

The Position

  • 3/4 Time Position (Potential Full Time)
  • Oversee, lead and develop ministries to children, youth, college and connecting with families as a whole.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Able to recruit, equip and train volunteers.
  • Specifically work with the youth ministry (7–12 grade).
  • Self starter.
  • Reports directly to the lead pastor.
  • Experience in youth ministry.
  • Four year degree preferred with some theological study included.

To apply send resume and references to whccoffice@gmail.com.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide oversight and direction to the Fellowship Kids Ministry

REPORTS TO: The Lead Pastor

WORKS CLOSELY WITH: The Kids’ Ministry Coordinator & Staff Team

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Oversight of Fellowship Kids Ministry – Serve as the point person for Fellowship Kids – Set vision & implement ministry strategy – Oversee & collaborate with the Kids Ministry Coordinator
  2. Curriculum Evaluation & Implementation – Evaluate and choose age-appropriate, gospel-centered curriculum – Adapt and implement curriculum for each age group
  3. Recruit, Train, & Support Volunteers – Help the Kids Ministry Coordinator with the recruitment of volunteers – Implement a volunteer training process – Equip and support volunteers for their Sunday morning responsibilities
  4. Support Parents & Family Discipleship – Regularly provide resources for parents in the discipleship of their children – Serve as a “pastoral presence” for Fellowship parents and kids
  5. Evaluate & Set Policies & Procedures – Evaluate all Kids Ministry policies and procedures annually – Adjust policies and procedures as necessary and administrate compliance
  6. Miscellaneous Expectations – Regularly attend all Staff Team meetings – Rotate with the Kid’s Ministry Coordinator to administrate Sunday morning Kids check-in and volunteer management – Assist with church-wide events as a team player with the rest of the staff – Help to plan and implement a yearly community outreach (e.g. Fall Festival)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience & Skills
  • Must possess strong biblical knowledge and be in theological alignment with Fellowship Nashville
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Creative and innovative – A degree in Christian education is preferred
  • Previous ministry experience, preferably in a local church context, is preferred
Character & Chemistry
  • A deep love for children and families
  • Connects well with the culture / ethos of Fellowship Nashville
  • Ministers out of the overflow of a healthy walk with God
  • An emotionally mature team-player that seeks to accomplish the greater mission with and through others
  • Quick to listen and slow to speak
  • Demonstrates a commitment to community and cultural engagement
  • Teachable and humble
  • Has a compassionate and servant-hearted attitude
  • Possesses a good work ethic
  • Personable and approachable

How to Apply: Visit http://fellowshipnashville.church/church/jobs

Position: Office Administrator

Position Type: Salaried

Weekly Hours: 32

Weekly Regular Schedule: Monday-Thursday (9a-3:30p) Sunday as needed (may work from home as work allows)

Benefits: 2 weeks vacation Flexible PTO

Reports to: Pastor

General Description: Under general supervision and in conjunction with the Pastor and Executive Pastor/or Elder of Administration works to establish processes and procedures that will result in the effective and efficient operation of Grace Bible Church. Is the primary office administrator and will coordinate work of other administrative office staff and volunteers conduct the general activities of the church and the Pastor’s assignments effectively and efficiently.

Education & Knowledge: Position requires, the performance of office duties directly related to the management or general business operations of Grace Bible Church and its primary duties include the exercise of discretion and judgment with respect to matters of significance. Advanced use of office equipment is required including personal computers and applicable software, currently Microsoft Word (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher) and ability to manage church management software (currently Easytithe Plus).

Other Preferred Skills: Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and design related tools. Marketing and social media background.

Required: Bachelor’s Degree or acceptable equivalent

Experience: Minimum of three years management and organization experience necessary. Specific knowledge of office procedures, operations, staffing, volunteer and event coordination a plus.

Functions:

Preparation and/or revision of Grace Bible Church‘s Official Documents:

    1. Coordination of Sunday foyer volunteers and visitor table
    2. Sermon notes, selected Manuscript (last five years)
    3. New member information
    4. Conference Agendas and Material
    5. Pastor/Elder Documents
    6. Official minutes of church/staff meetings

Management and coordination of:

      1. Office and network files
      2. GBC email account
      3. Easytithe Plus
      4. Staff/Personnel Information
      5. Criminal background checks for employees, volunteer staff, and contactors.
      6. Recruiting and coordinating volunteer support
      7. Church credit cards
      8. Custody and inventory of building keys and issues keys as directed by Senior Pastor or an Executive
      9. Visitors to the office including contractors, deliveries and guests.
  1.  

Managing and coordination:

    1. Conference Planning
    2. Equipment & property inventories
    3. Updating calendar of events
    4. Event Coordination for
      1. Baptisms
      2. Parent/Baby Dedication
    5. Referral of the following to respective event coordinator:
      1. Funerals
      2. Weddings
      3. Facility Rental Requests

Manages the following activities:

    1. Travel arrangements: book, organize and prepare
    2. Guest speaker communication (internal/external) and related needs
    3. Update preaching schedule
    4. Staff Meetings
      1. Create and distribute agenda
      2. Provide coffee/tea
      3. Order lunch when necessary
    5. Senior Pastor Schedule
      1. Schedule meetings
      2. Send invites and reminders for scheduled meetings
      3. Setup video conference meetings
      4. Manage Sr. Pastor’s credit card logs to include obtaining receipts and preparing purchase orders in a timely manner
      5. Submitting correspondence on behalf of the Sr Pastor as needed
      6. Assist with social media
    6. Other identified activities

Competencies

  1. Must have a heart for the Church and be a mature follower of Christ.
  2. Maintain flexibility and technical capacity
  3. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  4. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  5. Strong administrative skills
  6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  7. Ability to work independently and with a team.
  8. Ability to work with confidential data.
  9. Ability to effectively delegate tasks and projects.
  10. Work well under pressure/stress management/composure
  11. Must pass criminal background check
  12. Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating with internal and external contacts in a manner using considerable tact required to achieve results.
  13. Ability to use remote software to log remotely into our server/systems if need be. This will include remotely checking and monitoring office telephone voice mail or directly answering calls remotely.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

How to Apply: Send resume to gbcfinance28@gmail.com 

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.

Job Summary:
The Student Pastor of Temple Baptist Church will play a crucial role in leading and shepherding the student ministry. This individual will work closely with the Senior Pastor and other church leaders to develop and implement effective strategies for nurturing and guiding our students. The Student Pastor will serve as a spiritual mentor, teacher, and facilitator, providing pastoral care, organizing activities, and developing ministry volunteers.
Responsibilities:
Student Ministry:
  • Directly over the and Sr. High School student ministry and supervising of the elementary student ministry.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive student ministry program that fosters spiritual growth, discipleship, and community.
  • Plan engaging and relevant Bible studies, small groups, retreats, camps, and outreach events for students.
  • Provide guidance and counseling to students, offering spiritual support and addressing their unique needs.
  • Recruit, train, and empower volunteers to assist in the student ministry.
  • Collaborate with parents and families to create a supportive network that encourages their involvement and participation in the spiritual formation of their children.
Pastoral Duties:
  • Assist the Senior Pastor in conducting regular pastoral duties, including preaching, teaching, and administering ordinances (baptism and Lord’s Supper).
  • Participate in staff meetings, leadership retreats, and other church-related activities.
  • Support and contribute to the overall vision, mission, and values of the church.
Requirements:
  • A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as theology, or ministry.
  • Ordination from a Baptist church is preferred.
  • A deep passion for working with students and guiding them in their spiritual journey.
  • Strong biblical knowledge and theological adherence to the principles and beliefs of Baptist doctrine.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with students, parents, volunteers, and congregants of all ages.
  • Demonstrated leadership and organizational abilities, with the capacity to plan and execute student ministry programs effectively.
  • A servant’s heart, characterized by humility, compassion, and a commitment to serving others.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, under the guidance of the Senior Pastor.
This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and requirements for the role of Student Pastor at Temple Baptist Church. However, the specific duties and expectations may be subject to adjustment based on the needs and direction of the church leadership. Please send your resume to jobs@tbcdecatur.com
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.
Apply
For more information or to express interest, please email admin@faithcommunitycc.org

About Us

West Hills Community Church is a diverse multigenerational congregation that has survived the pandemic years by God’s grace and has grown, coming back stronger. We are poised to move forward in a youthful direction.

Worship Leader Job Opportunity

  • 1/4 Time Position
  • Experienced in leading groups into God’s presence through musical worship.
  • Proficient musically (guitar or keys) and vocally. Able to lead and serve others in a team context.
  • Knowledge of contemporary Christian music as well as classical hymns.

To apply send resume and references to whccoffice@gmail.com.

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

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