Students Pastor

Willow Creek Community Church; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Willow Creek Community Church in Glenview, IL, is seeking a Students Pastor for the Willow North Shore Campus to lead 6th–12th grade ministry with a focus on transformational faith and empowering experiences.

The role requires at least 2+ years of leadership with youth, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for partnering with parents, schools, and local leaders to bring the love of Jesus to the community.

Qualifications

• Discipleship focused leadership with a proven track record.
• Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships.
• Resilient, with grit and initiative on projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Emotional intelligence to respond to others appropriately.
• 2+ years of leadership with 6th–12th grade students.

Responsibilities

• 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—you are a Talent Scout and Cheerleader
• 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

Skills

Discipleship Minded

Collaborative

Resilient

Strong Communicator

Emotionally Intelligent

Experienced Leader

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about helping students discover God’s love and realize their potential to change the world

Job Type

Full-time

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

Willow Creek Community Church, an egalitarian, multi-site non-denominational church across Chicagoland, is looking for an inspiring, high-capacity leader to become our Students Pastor at our Willow North Shore Campus

This isn't just about weekends; it's about pioneering a space where 6th to 12th-grade students experience transformational faith, use their gifts, and feel safe, seen, and empowered

What You Will Lead And Champion

• 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—you are a Talent Scout and Cheerleader
• 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

Requirements

Who You Are:

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

The Rewards of Serving at Willow Creek

You pour your heart into ministry, and 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

Compensation & Benefits

• 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

Salary Description

$49,000 - $68,000 annually