Job Openings

About MCF
Meadows Christian Fellowship has been ministering to Rolling Meadows and the surrounding communities for 65 years. Our mission is to help people know, love, and become like Jesus Christ. Over the past three years, we have been on a journey to sharpen our focus on God’s movement of kingdom multiplication with a disciple-making mindset. We believe this is a season of new beginnings.

Our Church and Community                                                                                                              Rolling Meadows is a racially, socially, and economically diverse city of just over 25,000 people in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. World-class everything is just minutes away. Here in town, we have three elementary schools, a junior high school that is literally in our backyard, and a high school with an outstanding football team. Oh, we also have a new development of 111 townhomes right next door to our property. The opportunities for life and ministry are abundant.

Our fellowship averages 130 people on a Sunday. We have space for more. We have a large building with a gymnasium that sits on 4.5 acres. We are debt-free and committed to staying that way. We have partnered with a Mandarin-speaking Chinese congregation for over 40 years. We once had a Spanish-speaking congregation and dream of having one again. We have had a long-standing Awana program, a super-creative week-long summer arts and music camp for kids K–12 called Inspiration Studio, and a summer car show that is one of the biggest around.
But with the reality of life in 2020, there’s not much going on right now.

We believe the COVID pandemic has given us a chance to slow down and evaluate. As leaders, we see this as an opportunity to focus on equipping our local body to be more effective and passionate disciple-making-disciples.

Associate Pastor of Youth and Children’s Ministry
To move forward well, we are looking for an Associate Pastor of Youth and Children’s Ministry.
Thirty-five of the cutest kids attend our church regularly. Our youth ministry consists of students from church families and neighborhood students who have found a home in our groups.
We are praying for candidates who have a strong vision and passion for a coordinated disciple-making ministry from birth to graduation. We are also praying for candidates who can develop and equip leaders within our congregation to do the work of ministry together.

If you feel intrigued by our church and are passionate about helping make disciples of children and youth throughout their development, we would love to talk with you. Inquire by email at jobs@meadowsfamily.org.
City of Job: Rolling Meadows
State of Job: IL
How to Apply: To apply please send your resume to jobs@meadowsfamily.org

Position/Title

Associate Pastor of Youth & CE

Qualifications

1. 1. 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.
      
      
   2. Formal Education – Minimum of a four-year bachelor’s degree.
      
      
   3. 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

1. In Youth Ministries – Junior High & Senior High
   
   
2. 1. 1. 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.
      2. 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.
      3. He shall be dedicated to leading teens to personal salvation through the accepting of the Gospel and belief in Jesus Christ as their savior.
      4. 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.
      5. He shall promote practicing spiritual disciplines such as Bible reading, Bible study, prayer, church attendance, church involvement, and sharing the Gospel with other.
      6. 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.
      7. 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.
         
         
   2. In Christian Education
      1. 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.
      2. 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.
      3. He shall work with the senior pastor and CE board toward the implementation of outreach events focused on children and families.
      4. 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.
      5. He shall serve, as needed and able, in regular children’s ministries such as ABC Kids, Sunday School, and AWANA
         
         
   3. In Shepherding and Serving the Church
      1. 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.
      2. He shall shepherd and serve the church through participation in the online ministry as able and as requested by the senior pastor.
      3. He shall shepherd and serve the church by participating in church outreach events as requested by the senior pastor.
      4. He shall serve the support staff of the church by assisting them in their duties as needed, and as he is gifted.
         
         
   4. In Spiritual & Personal Growth
      1. He shall be committed to his own spiritual growth, and to the practice of spiritual disciplines.
      2. He shall be working towards professional growth in the areas of his ministry through reading, research, and, if appropriate, continuing formal education.
      3. 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

Role: To lead, guide, and administer a creative program for the evangelism, discipleship, and spiritual development of children in Central Florida, within the vision of God’s House Orlando.

The individual or couple in this role would ideally be ordained and recognized as Pastor, but may initially be considered a director.

Requirements: Believer in Jesus Christ, evidenced by spiritual fruit, and gifts. Willing to abide, agree, and defend the biblical values of God’s House. 

Term of Employment: Full time (30-40 hours weekly), Contracted year to year, indefinitely. Employee and Employer may terminate the contract early, giving 2 weeks notice.

Supervisor: Reports directly to Lead Pastor for vision, direction, and counsel. Reports to Executive Pastor for budgetary items, purchasing, and review.

Responsibilities:

• Pray regularly for the children and workers within the ministry.
• Attend regularly and participate with the life of God’s House Orlando.
• Maintain strong Christian testimony at all times.
• Demonstrate biblical stewardship with regular tithes and offerings.
• Recruit leaders, teachers, and leaders for all Children’s Ministry
  positions.
• Personally lead/schedule weekly services for the children at God’s
  House.
• Work to build relationship with local schools for greater impact into the community.
• Create a theme, decorate, design children’s areas for maximum impact
  and ministry excitement.
• Implement technology (Computers, video elements, musical
  instrumentation, social media) to maximize evangelistic reach for
  children in Central Florida and God’s House.
• Plan and coordinate a regular training program for all Children’s
  Ministry staff, and regular times to celebrate and affirm volunteers and
  workers.
• Oversee the purchase, distribution, and use of all equipment and supplies
  (curriculum, snacks, art supplies, etc.).
• Communicate the church’s approved safety policy to all Children’s Ministry staff, regularly evaluate its use and take necessary steps to put the policy into practice.

To Apply: Send resume and references to Lead Pastor Sammy Pawlak at email sammypawlak@godshouseorlando.com.

Reports to:                      Lead Pastor and Director of Ministries

Classification:                 Full Time Employee (salary and benefits) 

Website:                         www.rivervalleycommunity.org

PURPOSE: To produce God glorifying, engaging and nourishing worship in all RVCC worship environments by leading worship and mentoring and empowering worship leaders that serve RVCC and the wider church. To provide administrative support for the church working for the Director of Ministries. The person will split their time about 50/50 between worship and administrative duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee all aspects of the Music and Worship Arts ministry within RVCC and spiritually shepherd the volunteers who serve in this ministry
• Recruit, mentor, schedule and support worship leaders, musicians and tech volunteers
• Plan worship services in collaboration with the senior pastor and designated RVCC staff members
• Lead worship in rotation with volunteer worship leaders
• Deliver a worship experience that advances RVCC’s value of multiculturalism
• Lead and coach vocalists and instrumentalists
• Purchase music and organize department systems
• Assist worship leaders with band rehearsals
• Oversee and staff with volunteers all aspects of our livestream operations
• Assist tech ministry with band setup and strike

• Perform specific administrative duties/operations of RVCC as directed by Director of Ministry
  • Open/close office daily 
  • Communicate through phone/email
  • Maintain files
  • Order and Maintain supplies for the church and its ministries 
  • Use Constant Contact for prayer requests, weekly newsletter, etc.
  • Maintain office/church calendar (includes tracking the building usage by other church members and/or outside contracted agreements)
  • Maintain cleanliness of church/office, especially after Sunday Worship Service and between Preschool days 
  • Maintain alarm system/codes
  • Maintain website content
  • Participates in staff meetings
  • Participates/help plans church events
  • Observes, analyzes and recommends ways to improve the church’s efforts to fulfill its mission
  • Upload worship service information from Planning Center to ProPresenter

SPIRITUAL REQUIREMENTS

• Confess Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
• Able to share with others a clear testimony of Christian faith
• Has consistent discipline in their devotional life in worship, prayer, bible study and reflection
• Obeys the scriptural directives for growth and development of an individual Christian life, demonstrating the fruit of the Spirit and attitudes and actions of servant-leadership as indicated in the life of Jesus and throughout Scripture
• Embraces scriptural standards for behavior and attitudes in both physical and digital spaces
• Pursues a vibrant relationship with the triune God through engagement with Scripture, prayer, and worship, both individually and in community.
• Develops self-leadership: growing in self-awareness, self-management, relational integrity, and healthy practices, including rest.
• Agrees substantially with the Articles of Faith and Constitution and By-laws of RVCC

CHARACTER

• Relationally warm, respectful and helpful towards others, treating people courteously and diplomatically
• Humble. Has a teachable attitude and a desire to grow spiritually and personally
• Has a deep sense of responsibility for and commitment to the RVCC mission, vision and values

RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the Lead Pastor and Director of Ministries
• Works alongside all other ministry staff

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2 years full-time worship director experience preferred, but not required or the equivalent time as a volunteer worship leader.

ABOUT RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH

River Valley Community Church (RVCC) was planted 17 years ago with a heart for the City of Aurora.  We are a diverse body both economically and ethnically.  We are an independent, evangelical church rooted in the Word of God that seeks excellence in all that we do as a reflection of the excellence of God.

RVCC was built on the basis of community. Our primary desire is to minister to the City of Aurora by sending people into the community. We are a church that exists to glorify God and see people transformed, through the work of the Holy Spirit, into fully developing followers of Jesus.  Our vision is to be a people who truly worship God, connect in communities that cultivate Christ-like character, and equip people to use their gifts to change the world for Christ. 

We offer a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere with thought-provoking exegetical teaching. We take our faith seriously, but our environment is casual.  “Come as you are” for coffee, conversation, music, prayer and Biblical teaching all in a casual café setting. Live worship music, intentional Bible teaching for children six months to 5th grade, and friendly people who hang out and chat are just some of the aspects we provide at RVCC.   

How to apply: Send resume and video sample of you leading worship to Pastor Lloyd Biddle at: lloyd@rivervalleycommunity.org 

Position Description

Children’s Christian Learning Center, in partnership with Trinity Gospel Church, believes that children are God’s precious creation, each unique in personality yet all endowed with an unlimited capacity to grow, love and learn. We strive to guide our students in reaching their full potential by providing an atmosphere of love, trust, and acceptance that caters to the developing intellectual, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual aspects of their being. 

JOB SUMMARY: 
As a lead teacher you take the primary responsibility for the safety, learning, and parent communication of your age grouping.  Following Center and DCFS guidelines and regulations, you design the learning environment; design and implement lessons plans and activities; set, communicate, and enforce classroom expectations; and regularly communicate with parents regarding student growth. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 19 years in age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of 60 semester credit hours from an accredited college or university with 6 semester hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development from birth to age 6 
  
  -OR-

• One year of child development in a nursery school, kindergarten or licensed day care center and 30 semester credit hours from an accredited college or university with 6 semester hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development from birth to age 6
• Be able to demonstrate the skill and competence necessary to contribute to each child’s physical, intellectual, personal, emotional, and social development. 
• Factors contributing to the attainment of this standard include:
  
  – Emotional maturity when working with children;
  – Cooperation with the purposes and services of the program;
  – Respect for children and adults;
  – Flexibility, understanding and patience;
  – Physical and mental health that do not interfere with child care responsibilities;
  – Good personal hygiene;
  – Frequent interaction with children;
  – Listening skills, availability and responsiveness to children;
  – Sensitivity to children’s socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and individual needs and capabilities;
  – Use of positive discipline and guidance techniques;
  – Ability to provide an environment in which children can feel comfortable, relaxed, happy and involved in play, recreation and other activities.

• Demonstrate skill and competence necessary to assume direct responsibility for child care including:
  
  – Skills to help children meet their developmental and emotional needs; and
  – Skills in planning, directing, and conducting programs that meet the children’s basic needs.
  
  JOB DETAILS:
  
  Age grouping: Toddlers, Twos, and Early Preschool 
  Proven ability to effectively lead classrooms of 5-12 students. 
  Available for shifts up to 8 hours (School hours are 7 AM – 6:30 PM M-F).
  Full Time Positions only.
  
  EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 
  
  Associate’s in Early Education, or Child Development Associate Credential 
  
  OR
  
  Currently enrolled in Early ED or Elementary ED program with an accredited institution

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.

Apply

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

Worship Pastor Job Opportunity

Faithbridge Church exists to boldly lead people to a transformed life in Christ. With this calling as a church, we strive to be a sending church who reaches people with the gospel of Jesus Christ and equips them to live on mission for him. Our worship ministry serves as an integral part of this mission by helping others cultivate their personal relationship with Jesus, praise him together with their church family, and honor him through their everyday lives. We are looking for a Worship Pastor with a heart to invest fully in our church and community as we enter the next season at Faithbridge. Coming out of the pandemic, our church is ready for a Worship Pastor who will serve under the leadership of the Senior Pastor as they work together in creating a gospel-centered worship ministry.

Qualifications:

1. Maturing follower of Jesus Christ, actively pursuing spiritual growth, who has submitted to believer’s baptism by immersion.
2. Gifted musician who is proficient in one or more instruments (guitar preferred) with strong vocals and stage presence.
3. Master of Divinity from an accredited seminary or comparable degree in a related field (MA in Worship Ministry, etc.).
4. Affirms the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 and Danvers Statement on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood.
5. Capable teacher who communicates God’s Word in an engaging manner.
6. Possesses an outgoing personality, genuine love for people, and the ability to inspire them in their walk with Jesus.
7. Passionate and skilled in personal evangelism, regularly seeking to lead people to faith in Christ.
8. Reputation for being a person of godliness who is biblically grounded.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide leadership and direction for all aspects of the worship ministry, including the creative use of music and the arts, audiovisual components, and talent development.
2. Plan, coordinate, and lead gospel-centered worship experiences designed to engage the congregation, complement the preaching of God’s Word, and exalt the name of Jesus.
3. Recruit volunteers, including musicians and vocalists, to serve within specific ministries and train them to do ministry effectively.
4. Oversee the development and support of worship teams for other ministries in the church, including children, students, and outreach.
5. Foster a sending culture across all ministries that challenges and equips church members to live on mission and leverage their lives for the sake of the gospel.
6. Plan and execute all regular programming for young adults, as well as special events like retreats, conferences, etc.
7. Focus on building relationships with ministry participants and leaders outside of church programs for ongoing ministry and discipleship.

To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to searchteam@wearefaithbridge.com.

Pathway Community Church was started 15 years ago with the vision to reach every lost person in the region with the gospel, to redeem the culture in practical ways and to reproduce disciples and churches.

God is at work in Pathway. Over the years unchurched and religiously lost people have come to know Jesus and many are growing in him. Pathway is a family where everyone is loved and valued. We are made up of singles, empty nesters, college students, and established families. Now that we have our own building we are excited to see what God has in store for us.

We are looking to hire a part-time worship pastor will be responsible for creating, planning and overseeing all aspects of our weekly Sunday morning worship gathering in order to lead people into the presence of God.

Specific expectations:
• Work with the Lead Pastor each week to prayerfully plan, develop, implement, the worship set for the Sunday worship gathering.
• Serve as the primary worship leader for the worship gathering.
• Usher the church family into the presence of God by planning, developing, implementing, and directing weekly worship gatherings that minister to people from a variety of different ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Recruit, train and ensure all vocalists, instrumentalists are prepared for the worship gathering.
• Lead/oversee weekly rehearsals to make sure everyone is prepared spiritually and musically.
• Oversee Pro-presenter so it is ready to project the words to the songs each Sunday morning.
• Organize and maintain a systematic database of worship music and songs.
• Introduce new worship songs to help us best express our praise to God.

Qualifications:
1. A growing disciple of Jesus Christ whose life clearly manifests the fruit of a vital relationship with God and a love for the Gospel.
2. A vibrant prayer life, a sincere love for all of God’s people, generous with one’s possessions and talents, and a teachable spirit.
3. Possess the spiritual gifts and/or abilities of pastor/shepherd, encouragement, leadership, and administration.
4. Possess skills of organization, consistency, and structure – a demonstrated self-starter, who is goal-oriented, creative, and has a very strong work ethic.
5. Must be a team player and team builder who focuses on the good of the corporate whole and can inspire others to work together to achieve excellence.
6. Ability to recognize, recruit, and shepherd vocalists, instrumentalists, etc.
7. Must become a member of Pathway Community Church and endorse and work in accordance with the values, mission, vision and statement of faith of the church.

Relationships:
1. Reports to Lead Pastor.
2. Responsible for recruiting and training all instrumentalists, vocalists, sound and tech support for the Worship Ministry

Type: Paid part-time position.

To Apply:
If you would like to apply for this position, please email your resume to pathwaychurch@gmail.com.