Youth Pastor Job at MinistryHub™, Sandwich, IL

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  • MinistryHub™
  • Sandwich, IL

Job Description

MinistryHub is honored to partner with  Harvest Chapel 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.

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.

Job Tags

Full time, Night shift,

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