Students Pastor (Junior High) - Peoria

The primary role is to lead the Jr. High Coaches in the Peoria Jr. High Ministry. Meet with them throughout the year to challenge them in their faith and develop them as coaches.  Be a recruiter of adult/student Coaches.  Be a developer of Student Coaches.  

The secondary role will be to challenge, equip, and care for Jr. High Students.  This will be done by communicating on a consistent basis to students, parents, managing events such as Super Saturday weekends, taking a large leadership role in Jr. High Summer Camp, and working with the Jr. High Peoria team to reach more students to be Christ-Centered Difference Makers. 

Essential Job Functions

• Junior School Team Expectations
  • Carry out the vision of CCV Student Ministry
  • Partner with the PEO Students team to execute ministry together
  • Provide feedback for the JH School experience in Peoria
  • Building set-up (Clean, Clear, Comfortable)
  • Lead Coach meetings
  • Guest Services oversight
  • Onboard new Volunteers with excellence
  • Participate in JH School event planning and camp execution
  • Open to growing as an on-stage communicator

• Leadership of Volunteers Serving in Junior School
  • Recruit, train, and retain lead coaches
  • Recruit, train, and retain student coaches
  • Build camaraderie between a group of coaches

• Pastoral Expectations
  • Pastor JH school students and Coaches
  • Follow up with first-time students and utilize coaches to close the gap from first time visitor to regular attender
  • Mentor influential Junior School students to become Christ-Centered Difference Makers
  • Partner with parents to help with concerns and student issues
  • Build relationships with local JH Schools and organizations such as FCA and CCV Stars to broaden the reach of the Peoria JH School Ministry
  • Create opportunities for our students, coaches, and parents to serve the schools and neighborhoods in our community
  • Recruit, train, and release teams to impact schools and neighborhoods
  • Be involved in Student Mission Trips – Planning, organizing, and attending.
  • Support High School services when needed and on team weekends

• Peoria Team
  • Be a champion of the Peoria Campus team at large
  • Support Peoria Campus events
  • Serve in other departments to create camaraderie and teamwork 
  • Build relationships with Peoria Campus staff members

Minimum Qualifications 

Character & Chemistry 

Candidates for this position must demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of CCV. 

• The ideal candidate will: 

• Commit– Have been baptized by immersion and be actively pursuing a Christ-centered life. 

• Worship – Regularly engage in CCV’s weekend services and personal worship, attending with their spouse or family if they have one. 

• Serve – Be dedicated to serving others within CCV and the broader community. 

• Coach – Be committed to coaching and guiding others in their Next Steps. 

• Generosity – Tithe 10% of their income to CCV as an expression of faith and stewardship. 

• Community Engagement – Actively participate in a CCV Group for spiritual growth and connection. 

These requirements ensure that the candidate embodies CCV’s core commitments and values while fostering a thriving church community. 

Competency 

• Customer Focus – is dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers. 

• Interpersonal Skills – relates well to all kinds of people and builds effective relationships, communicates effectively both interpersonally and corporately. 

• Self-Development – Committed to improvement, seeks constructive criticism, understands strengths and weaknesses. 

• Drive for Results – Steadfastly pushes self and others for results.  Is action-oriented and displays focus, passion & initiative.  Take appropriate action when something needs to be done. 

• Conflict Management Skills – manages disagreements collaboratively and builds consensus, keeping the best interests of the organization in mind, not only one's own interest. 

• Administrative Skills – can sustain an organized process, prioritize and multi-task effectively while sustaining a high level of attention to detail. 

• Adaptability – can quickly respond to changes and ensure that necessary resources will be available to meet demands. 

Education and Experience 

• A degree, training in a related field, or ministry proven experience preferred 

• Experience working with youth and volunteers preferred  

• Working knowledge of the business of the church and procedures is helpful 

• Skilled in using a database for volunteer information, recruiting, and attendance is a plus (i.e. Rock) 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

General Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of employees. CCV Leadership reserves the right to revise the position, its job functions, minimum qualifications and other aspects of the position in any way at any time.