Students Pastor

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Full-time position at Willow North Shore Campus (Chicagoland).

Willow Creek Community Church is an egalitarian, multi‑site non‑denominational church across Chicagoland, seeking an inspiring, high‑capacity leader to become our Students Pastor.

Are you passionate about helping students discover God’s love and realize their potential to change the world? Do you believe the next generation isn’t just the church of the future, but the church of today?

• Creative Programming:
  Design and deliver engaging, safe, and age‑appropriate experiences and messages aligned with the overall Willow mission and strategy.
• Team Development:
  Recruit, train, equip, and consistently encourage a high‑capacity volunteer team.
• Parent Partnership:
  Serve as the primary support and connection point for parents, helping them guide their students on their faith journey.
• Community Presence:
  Nurture relationships outside the church walls with local student leaders and school districts to bring the tangible love of Jesus into the community.
• Collaborative Vision:
  Work closely with the Central Next Gen team and other campus Student Pastors to align curriculum, events, and ministry best practices.

Who You Are:

• Discipleship Minded:
  Focused on leading people into a deeper relationship with Jesus and being discipled yourself.
• Collaborative:
  Enjoy working with others and assumes the best in teammates.
• Resilient:
  Grit, strong problem‑solving skills, and self‑starter who runs with a project.
• Strong Communicator:
  Can talk to anyone with your skills in communication and interpersonal relations.
• Emotionally Intelligent:
  Intuitive about others emotions and able to respond appropriately.
• Experienced:
  Have 2+ years of leadership experience working regularly with 6th‑12th grade students and a proven track record of leading and caring for teams.

We pour into you. Our goal is for our students ministry to be thriving and growing, where creativity and innovation are encouraged, and students know they are loved by God.

• Salary Range: $49,000 – $68,000, dependent upon experience and education.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Includes health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; retirement savings with company match; mental health counseling reimbursement; generous paid time off; and parental leave.

If you are a compassionate Pastor, a strategic Organizer, and a passionate advocate for students who is ready to make a significant impact on the North Shore, we invite you to apply.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Religious Institutions, Non‑profit Organizations, and Community Services
• Salary: $49,000 – $68,000 annually