Central/Southern Illinois Synod

Called and gathered by God in baptism, we walk together with Christ
to pray, proclaim, and participate in and through the grace of God.

Looking for a Full-Time Director of Youth and Family Ministries


St. John's Lutheran Church is a dynamic ELCA church with over 2000 disciples in Springfield, Il. We are seeking a full-time Director of Youth and Family Ministries who provides leadership, vision, and support in developing programming to help youth, 7th grade through college age, and their families grow in faith and discipleship to Christ by connecting youth and their families to Christ, to each other, and to the world.  This position requires a faith-filled, enthusiastic, nurturing, caring individual with excellent relational skills, a passion for sharing the story of Jesus’ love and, a strong ability to recruit, train, and equip others in the congregation to join in ministry both to and with youth and their families. In addition to these requirements the applicant should possess the following skills: high energy, outgoing, flexible, organized, fun, Biblically confident, proficient in the use of technology, and effective in communication. For more information and to view the complete job description, please visit our website at www.stjohns-springfield.org and click on "Resources" and then click on "Jobs at St. John's."