Summary Sheet: Community & Sport |
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| Advertiser Name | MinistryHub | | Advertiser Type: | Agency |
| Classification: | Community & Sport | | Subclassification: | |
| Country: | United States | | Location: | United States |
| Language: | English - United Kingdom (en-GB) | | Contact Name: | |
| Employment Type: | Permanent | | Workhours: | Full Time |
Description:
MinistryHub
is honored to partner with
Harvest Chapel
in their search for a
Youth Pastor
. Please direct all applications through MinistryHub and any inquiries to .
Do you love helping students meet Jesus, grow in their faith, and live with purpose?
Are you energized by building authentic community and discipling the next generation? Could you shepherd a dynamic ministry of 100+ students and 30+ leaders into a deeper relationship with Christ? If you're nodding along, keep reading-this position might be for you!
Step Into the Mission
At Harvest Chapel, we believe church should be a life-giving community where people encounter Jesus, find family, and discover purpose. As a growing, multi-generational Assemblies of God congregation in Sandwich, Illinois (just west of Chicago), we welcome over 1,500 people every Sunday-and we're passionately committed to the next generation.
As our full-time Youth Pastor, you'll lead students (grades 6-12) into spiritual transformation through weekly gatherings, small groups, events, and leadership development. You'll step into a thriving ministry with momentum-100+ students weekly and a strong foundation of over 30 committed volunteer leaders. You'll report to the Next Gen Pastor and serve as a key architect in our discipleship movement.
This isn't just a job-it's an opportunity to love, nurture, and empower students as they grow into fully devoted followers of Christ.
What You'll Do
Create Environments Where Students Meet Jesus
- Lead vibrant Wednesday night services with worship, biblical teaching, and relational connection
- Preach God's Word with clarity, conviction, and creativity
Build a Culture of Discipleship
- Facilitate small groups that foster trust, growth, and spiritual formation
- Develop student leaders and empower them to use their gifts, talents, and interests
Multiply Healthy Leaders
- Recruit, equip, and shepherd a team of volunteer leaders who invest deeply in students
- Create rhythms of care, coaching, and celebration within your team
Partner with Families
- Encourage and equip parents as the primary spiritual leaders of their homes
- Collaborate with staff to provide holistic support and continuity across family ministry
Catalyze Movement Beyond the Walls
- Plan life-changing retreats, camps, outreach initiatives, and leadership experiences
- Foster a culture where students serve, lead, and live on mission
Who You Are
- You have previous youth ministry experience and a track record of growth and fruitfulness
- You've led in a youth ministry of 50+ and thrived in fast-paced, collaborative settings
- You're a clear communicator, a passionate discipler, and a humble, Spirit-led leader
- You align with the values and beliefs of our church and the Assemblies of God
- You're organized, adaptable, and energized by both people and planning
- You hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in ministry, theology, or a related field
What You'll Love About Harvest
- Healthy Staff Culture - We champion each other and love doing ministry as a team
- Next-Gen Priority - We don't just talk about it-we invest deeply in young people
- Growth & Mentorship - We're committed to your personal, spiritual, and leadership development
- Creative Freedom - You'll have room to innovate, shape, and lead with vision
- Small-Town Roots, Big-Hearted Reach - Located in Sandwich, IL, with quick access to Chicago and surrounding suburbs
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $50,000-$65,000 (based on experience and qualifications)
Benefits include:
- Paid vacation and personal time
- Ministry time for rest and spiritual renewal
- Health insurance coverage
- 403B retirement plan
Let's Talk
If your heart beats for the next generation and you're ready to lead a vibrant, gospel-centered student ministry-let's connect. Apply now and explore how God might use you to make an eternal difference.
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