Top 6 Youth pastor Jobs in Chicago, Il

Youth Minister
Journey Youth Ministry —Chicago, IL
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Teaching
- Entry level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Director of Family Ministries
Trinity United Methodist Church —Mount Prospect, IL
- $27,000 - $30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- Children
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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Director of Youth Ministry
The United Methodist Church —Wheaton, IL
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Senior level
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Youth Minister - Old St. Patrick's Church - Chicago - Vic. III
Old St. Pat's —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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Director of Youth Ministry
Gary United Methodist Church —Wheaton, IL
- $40,000 - $44,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Experience working with children
- Flexible schedule
- Retirement plan
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Director of Family Ministries
The United Methodist Church —Mount Prospect, IL
- $27,000 - $30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Public speaking
- Children
- 1 year

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Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church —Elmhurst, IL
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Director of Family Ministries
Trinity United Methodist Church —Mount Prospect, IL
Ensure safe, welcoming, and appropriate environment for all age groups, including adherence to Safe Sanctuary policies. Recruit, guide and coach the volunteers.
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Associate Pastor - Youth and Young Adults
Kingston Field of Grace Church —Kingston, OH
Prepare and deliver relevant and engaging sermons, Bible studies, and teaching sessions for youth and young adults.
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Student & Young Adult Ministry Director
CCCHURCH —Columbus, OH
Identify, recruit, develop, equip, evaluate, support, and care for student and young adult ministry volunteers in ways that reflect CCCHURCH's leadership…
$45,000 - $55,000 a year
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Youth Minister

Journey Youth Ministry -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 - $70,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Teamwork
Youth mentoring
Childhood development
Volunteer management
Leadership development
Theology
Teaching
Working with youth

Full Job Description

Journey is a youth ministry initiative of Southside Parish Renewal that fosters the spiritual and emotional growth of teens from parishes across Chicago’s southwest side. Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching, Journey accompanies young people on a spiritual path that nurtures self-development, active community engagement, and a lived relationship with God. Through innovative programming, Journey empowers youth to embrace life with courage, purpose, and hope.

We are seeking a creative and relational Youth Minister/Youth Group Leader to help build and implement a multi-parish program that responds to the needs of young people. This ministry emphasizes service experiences, contemplative practices, and spiritual development while integrating Catholic Social Teaching and the Gospels. The Youth Minister/Youth Group Lead will help young people encounter God through diverse entry points that include social activities, service experiences, contemplative practices, field experiences, mission trips, retreats, small group discussions, and other meaningful activities relevant to today’s youth.

Key Responsibilities:

Co-design and lead youth group activities that include service, contemplative practices, spiritual development, social events, and retreats.
Create inclusive spaces that welcome teens from varied levels of religious practice.
Facilitate spiritual development by leading reflection and shared faith experiences, while guiding teens to discover their purpose and deepen their connection with God.
Integrate Catholic Social Teaching into programming in ways that are engaging, practical, and relevant to young people.
Build strong, supportive relationships with youth and their families.
Collaborate with the Executive Director, parish staff, volunteers, and community partners to develop innovative programming.
Encourage intergenerational connections through parish and community involvement.
Assist with recruitment, communications, training, and support of volunteers.
Contribute ideas to long-term planning and program innovation.
Assist with various committee meetings.
Must complete CPR certification, VIRTUS training, and all required child safety protocols.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience successfully working with teens in ministry, education, social work, educational psychology, or related settings.
Strong understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and the Gospels.
Must be a practicing Catholic.
Ability to engage youth through diverse activities: service, arts, sciences, sports, and more.
Demonstrates creativity, flexibility, and a deep understanding of adolescent development.
Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
Able to mentor young leaders, equipping them to take responsibility for aspects of the ministry.
Must live in the Chicagoland area.

Preferred:

Completed or in-progress degree or certification in Pastoral Studies, Theology, Religious Education, Youth Ministry or related field.
Experience in Catholic school education or parish ministry.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Health insurance
Health savings account

Application Question(s):

Are you a practicing Catholic?
Do you have experience working with teens?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60643

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