Adult Ministries Pastor

Christ Community Church; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Christ Community Church in DeKalb, IL is seeking an Adult Ministries Pastor to shepherd and develop the church's adult discipleship programs at the DeKalb Campus. You will lead and equip volunteer teams, coordinate Care Night and recovery ministry, and partner with the campus pastor to foster deeper life in Christ.

This role emphasizes pastoral care, campus connections, and outreach, helping adults engage with community groups, events, and initiatives that strengthen relationships and grow

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team development.
• Equipping and deploying volunteer teams.
• Biblical approach to conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Shepherd and oversee adult discipleship ministries at the DeKalb Campus.
• Collaborate with the one-church adult ministry team and the campus pastor on Community Groups, Adult Ministries programs, events, and initiatives.
• Provide leadership in pastoral care, connections, and outreach on campus.
• Support and integrate Care Night care and recovery ministry to help hurting people grow in Christ.

Skills

Leadership

Discipleship

Volunteer management

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Job description

Do you have a passion for building community within the body of Christ and a strong desire to get adults fully engaged with others to do life together while pushing roots deep into the soil of God's word?

Would you like to be an integral part of helping people find hope and healing as they journey with others in a Christ-centered care and recovery ministry?

Are you a strong leader who loves developing, equipping, and deploying volunteer teams, and seeing them use their gifts and abilities to further God's Kingdom?

Do you have exceptional interpersonal skills, excellent discernment, and a healthy biblical approach to conflict resolution? And would you find great joy in using those gifts to encourage adults in their relationship with Jesus Christ?

Our ideal candidate for this people-focused pastoral staff position will be someone who will use the unique gifts mentioned above to sheperd and oversee the adult discipleship ministries at the DeKalb Campus. In collaboration with the one-church adult ministry team and the campus pastor, this person serves as a key contributor to the strategic development of Community Groups, Adult Ministries programs, events, and initiatives for the campus. This role works closely with the campus pastor to provide leadership in pastoral care, connections, and outreach on campus, while helping people connect with the church. The adult ministries pastor plays a crucial role by coming alongside those who are hurting or need care through the church's weekly Care Night support and recovery ministry. We see this person as a vital key in helping people become thriving followers of Jesus Christ, who are fully engaged in the life of Christ Community Church.