Associate Youth Minister

Cornerstone Christian Church; Shiloh (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Christian Church-Shiloh, Illinois is seeking an Associate Student Minister to invest in students in grades 6–12, develop leaders, and partner with the Family Ministry team.

This role blends hands-on ministry, creative programming, and leadership development as you build relationships, recruit volunteers, and help students follow Jesus.

Join a team committed to Seek Jesus, Share Hope, and Equip Disciple-Makers as you contribute to midweek and weekend programming, camps, and baptisms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ministry or a closely related field is required.
• Experience in student ministry is preferred.
• Alignment with Cornerstone's beliefs and mission is expected.

Responsibilities

• Create environments students love through midweek and weekend programming, small groups, retreats, and special events.
• Recruit, train, encourage, and empower volunteers who are passionate about investing in students.
• Build relationships with students and help them grow in their faith and take meaningful next steps with Jesus.
• Contribute creativity and strategic thinking to curriculum, events, and ministry experiences.
• Lead milestone experiences like baptisms, graduations, camps, and retreats.
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and families to create a unified approach to reaching and discipling the next generation.

Skills

Student ministry leadership

Volunteer development

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in ministry or related field

Job description

Associate Student Minister

Cornerstone Christian Church-Shiloh, Illinois

Help Shape the Next Generation of Jesus Followers.

At Cornerstone Christian Church, we believe that Jesus changes everything. Our mission is to Seek Jesus, Share Hope, and Equip Disciple-Makers, and we're looking for someone who is ready to help the next generation experience that transformation firsthand.

Located in the St. Louis metro area, Cornerstone is a growing church with a passion for reaching people, developing leaders, and making a lasting impact in our community.

We're searching for an Associate Student Minister who brings energy, creativity, and a genuine love for students. Someone who sees student ministry as more than weekly programming. Someone who wants to build relationships, develop leaders, and help students discover what it means to follow Jesus.

You’ll be joining an established Student Ministry team, working alongside our Student Ministry Lead and Family Ministry team to serve students in grades 6–12.

This position is a blend of hands‑on ministry, creative programming, and leadership development. You’ll help create meaningful experiences for students while investing in the volunteers who make ministry happen.

Here’s where you’ll make an impact:

• Create environments students love. Help develop engaging midweek and weekend programming, small groups, retreats, and special events.
• Build a team that makes a difference. Recruit, train, encourage, and empower volunteers who are passionate about investing in students.
• Make disciples, not just attendees. Build relationships with students and help them grow in their faith and take meaningful next steps with Jesus.
• Bring ideas to life. Contribute creativity and strategic thinking to curriculum, events, and ministry experiences.
• Celebrate important moments. Help lead milestone experiences like baptisms, graduations, camps, and retreats.
• Lead together. Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and families to create a unified approach to reaching and discipling the next generation.

More Than a Job. A Team. A Mission.

At Cornerstone, we take our mission seriously, but we know that accomplishing it requires people working together.

Our culture is shaped by four core values: Jesus First, Scripture Shaped, Sacrificially Generous, and Better Together.

We believe strong ministry is built through healthy relationships, shared ownership, and leaders who are willing to equip others rather than do everything themselves.

We're looking for someone who takes initiative, brings solutions, embraces collaboration, and approaches ministry with both humility and excellence. Someone who is excited to contribute to something bigger than themselves.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You love spending time with students and have a heart for seeing their lives transformed by Jesus. You're a natural relationship builder who enjoys developing volunteers just as much as leading a room full of teenagers.

You bring creativity to challenges, follow through on commitments, and thrive in a team environment. You're spiritually grounded, eager to grow, and willing to jump in wherever ministry needs you.

A bachelor's degree in ministry or a closely related field is required, along with alignment with Cornerstone's beliefs and mission.

Come Build Something That Matters.

Cornerstone is committed to reaching the next generation, and we believe the right leaders make an extraordinary difference.

If you're looking for a place where you can invest in students, grow as a leader, and be part of a team committed to seeing lives transformed by Jesus, we'd love to hear from you.

Full-Time Position | Sunday–Thursday

Location: Shiloh, Illinois (St. Louis Metro Area)

Learn More: www.onecornerstone.org