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If you're passionate about working hard, sharing your faith, and growing the Kingdom, we might be the right place for you to use your gifts. Our mission, Helping People Find & Follow God , is not an easy calling in today's world, but we know God is bigger than any challenge we face and we're constantly re-focusing our passion to be in step with His calling on our lives. We've built a team that does great work and has an awesome time doing it, all while balancing work and home life. Position Summary The Youth Pastor, serving as the Pastor of Director of Student Ministries, will provide vision and direction toward the faith development and spiritual growth of students. They will work alongside a strong team of leaders to create environments designed to engage students in disciple-making relationships, focusing on three primary groups: students, their parents and lay leaders. Key Responsibilities Student Ministries Leadership Oversee the growth and health of Middle School (6th-8th Grade) and High School (9th-12th Grade) ministries. Recruit, onboard, equip, and lead lay leaders (adults and students). Oversee Middle School ministry gatherings on Sunday mornings and Thursday evenings. Oversee High School ministry gatherings on Sunday evenings and Wednesday evenings. Plan and implement strategies to help students engage in The Compass Church's four priorities. Pursue Him Daily Connect In Groups Serve In Teams Reach Your Neighbor Encourage students to be baptized and share their faith journey. Plan and implement student ministry events, including conferences, mission trips, and short-term initiatives. Maintain accurate records of participants and ministry leaders in the church database. Collaborate across campuses to share ideas and build strong church-wide partnerships. Oversee the Student Ministries budget. Collaboration Ensure strong communication with the South Naperville Campus Pastor and staff. Collaborate with the CompassKids team to ensure smooth transitions for incoming 6 th graders. Set and commit to quarterly objectives under the guidance of the South Naperville Campus Pastor. Collaborate with pastors and directors across campuses. Requirements Bachelor's degree in ministry, theology, education, or a related field, or at least five years of ministry experience. 3-5 years of leadership experience in a church of 300+ members or similar ministry context. Proven ability to recruit, train, and empower volunteers. Strong team player with the ability to build relationships across diverse church demographics. Excellent public speaking, teaching, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple projects effectively. Self-starter with initiative and creative problem-solving skills. Affirmation of The Compass Church's Statement of Faith and theological alignment with the EFCA. Must be (or become) a member of The Compass Church within 12 months of employment.

Additional Requirements:

Attend weekly campus/ministry staff meetings and monthly All-Staff meetings. Attend The Compass Church weekend worship services regularly. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office. Willingness to take on other duties as assigned. For more information or to apply, please visit our website at www.thecompass.net/Open Opportunities . If you have any questions, please contact our Human Resources team at hr@thecompass.net . Full-time positions include medical, dental and vision insurance (80% paid) with a Health Savings Account (HSA), life and disability insurance (100% paid), vacation, paid holidays, a 403b retirement plan match, event discounts and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Part-time positions include part-time vacation, a 403b match, event discounts and access to the EAP program.