PASTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRY

YM360 - Youth Ministry 360, Inc.; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village Church of Barrington in Barrington, IL is seeking a Pastor of Student Ministries to lead middle and high school ministries, discipling students toward mature faith in Jesus Christ and partnering with families and volunteers. The role is full-time, salaried with generous benefits.

You will develop a gospel-centered discipleship strategy, teach weekly gatherings, provide pastoral care, manage calendars and budgets, and collaborate with church staff to integrate students into the life

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Credentialing with, or pursuing credentialing through, EFCA.
• Agreement with EFCA Statement of Faith and VCB position papers.
• Clear and growing faith in Jesus Christ.
• Meets biblical qualifications of an elder.

Responsibilities

• Develop gospel-centered discipleship strategy for student ministries.
• Plan and oversee teaching and programming for middle and high school gatherings.
• Provide pastoral care, guidance, and encouragement to students and families.
• Create and manage an annual calendar and budget for student ministry.
• Coordinate with church staff and programs to integrate students into church life.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Administration

Pastoral care

Evangelism

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

The Pastor of Student Ministries leads the Middle School (grades 6-8) and High School (grades 9-12) ministries of The Village Church of Barrington (VCB). The purpose of this role is to disciple students toward mature faith in Jesus Christ by making the gospel central to their lives, equipping leaders, partnering with parents, and integrating students into the life and mission of the church. This position is a salaried, full-time position with generous benefits.

Responsibilities

Vision & Leadership

• Develop and implement a clear, gospel-centered discipleship strategy for students.
• Help students grow in biblical understanding, personal faith, and missional living.
• Recruit, train, support, and supervise volunteer leaders and teachers for both middle and high school ministries.
• Provide ongoing coaching, encouragement, and spiritual care for ministry leaders.
• Develop leadership structures that promote consistency, accountability, and growth across student ministry.

Programming & Teaching

• Plan and oversee a comprehensive annual student ministry plan that includes discipleship, outreach, community-building, and service.
• Serve as the primary teacher for weekly student ministry gatherings.
• Ensure teaching and programming are age-appropriate, biblically faithful, and gospel-centered.

Shepherding & Pastoral Care

• Provide pastoral care, guidance, and encouragement to students and families.
• Communicate concerns involving serious student or family issues with pastoral staff.
• Review serious discipline matters with the Associate Senior Pastor.

Planning & Administration

• Create and maintain a unified annual calendar for student ministry.
• Communicate clearly, consistently, and proactively with parents, students, and leaders.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead retreats, camps, conferences (e.g., Challenge Conference), and mission opportunities.
• Coordinate student ministry activities with broader church programs and staff.
• Develop and manage student ministry budgets in coordination with the Associate Senior Pastor.
• Church-Wide & Pastoral Contributions
• Participate in broader pastoral ministry as assigned (e.g., preaching, teaching, counseling, baptisms).
• Take on additional responsibilities consistent with gifting, experience, and church needs.

Qualifications

• Clear and growing faith in Jesus Christ.
• Meets the biblical qualifications of an elder.
• Strong knowledge of Scripture and ability to teach effectively.
• Demonstrated gifting in areas such as teaching, evangelism, and administration.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience discipling students or young adults in small-group settings.
• Credentialed with, or actively pursuing credentialing through, the Evangelical Free Church of America.
• Agreement with the EFCA Statement of Faith, and stated position papers of VCB.

Salary: 50,000-60,000