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First Christian Church

https://www.1c.church/

About the Organization

Organization Description

First Christian Church (we go by “1C” around here) is a growing, vibrant, and down-to-earth church in Jacksonville, Illinois. We currently average 1300 in attendance on the weekends. Our mission is simple: CONNECTING UNCONNECTED PEOPLE TO JESUS CHRIST. We love God, love people, and don’t take ourselves too seriously. We’re seeing God do some incredible things here – new believers, life change, growing ministries – and we believe worship is a key part of the journey. We’re building a culture where worship is authentic, excellent, and accessible to everyone, no matter where they are in their faith.
  • Organization Name
    First Christian Church
  • Organization Location
    Jacksonville, IL, United States of America
  • Number of Employees
    12
  • Average Weekly Church Attendance
    1300

About the Position

Position Description

Primary Focus: To lead middle school students to know Jesus, grow in their faith, and live out their calling in a way that connects to today’s culture and the mission of First Christian Church. The Middle School Youth Pastor is passionate about creating environments where students are known, valued, and discipled in the way of Jesus. This person combines strong relational presence with strategic leadership to build a ministry that is gospel-centered, volunteer-led, student-driven, and mission-focused.

The ideal candidate will be:

  • Deeply committed to Jesus and His Church
  • Passionate about reaching unconnected students
  • Intentional about developing leaders and teams
  • Creative and adaptable in engaging students where they are
  • A strategic thinker who leads with humility and clarity
  • A team player who thrives in collaboration and values accountability
  • Position Name
    Middle School Youth Pastor
  • Position Location
    Jacksonville, IL, United States of America
  • Position Start Date
    2025-05-11 00:00:00

Position Ministry Type

  • Youth

Position Employment Type

  • Full-time

Applicant Next Steps

Submit resumes to Misty@1c.church

Middle School Youth Pastor

Misty Rowe Executive Pastor
(217) 243-6445 misty@1c.church 2106 S. Main St. Jacksonville, IL, United States of America