Youth Pastor
MinistryHub • Raleigh, NC • Full Time
Youth Pastor Job Description
To apply for this position, please do so here: https://ministryhub.app.loxo.co/job/MTMxMjctaHowOWNxeWFseWtkaXE5Mg==?t=1761590129275
MinistryHub is honored to partner with Harvest Chapel (Sandwich, IL) in their search for a Youth Pastor. Please direct all applications through MinistryHub and any inquiries to hello@ministryhub.org.
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.
Qualifications
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.
To apply for this position, please do so here: https://ministryhub.app.loxo.co/job/MTMxMjctaHowOWNxeWFseWtkaXE5Mg==?t=1761590129275
Salary & Benefits
$50,000 - $65,000
- Health care
- Vacation days
- Retirement Plan
- Personal Time
- Ministry time for rest and spiritual renewal
- 403B retirement plan
Can be done remote?
- No
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