Children's Pastor

At Willow Creek, we don’t believe kids are the "future" of the church—we believe they are the church. We’re looking for a visionary leader who doesn't just want to "babysit" the next generation but wants to ignite their faith, empower their families, and build a ministry where every child knows they are deeply loved by God.

If you are a high-capacity leader who sees a playground as a mission field and a volunteer team as a movement, we want to talk to you.

The Mission

As the Willow Kids Pastor for our Huntley campus, you’ll be the architect of the Birth–5th Grade experience. You won’t be doing this in a silo; you’ll be a key part of our campus leadership team and our central Willow Kids family. Your goal? To create environments so engaging that kids drag their parents to church.

What You’ll Do

• Build the Dream Team: Recruit, train, and champion a world-class volunteer team. You aren't just filling slots; you’re developing leaders.
• Partner with Parents: Act as the primary advocate and resource for families as they navigate the beautiful chaos of raising kids who follow Jesus.
• Execute with Excellence: From weekend programming to "big win" events, you’ll ensure every touchpoint is safe, fun, and spiritually intentional.
• Collaborate & Cast Vision: Work alongside the Campus Pastor and Central Kids team to ensure the Huntley campus is a vibrant reflection of our overall mission.

Why Willow?

We are an egalitarian, multi-site church passionate about helping people take their next steps with God. Here our Mission is to Love God. Love People. Change the World.

• Salary: $65,000–$75,000 (commensurate with experience).
• The Benefits: Full medical, dental, and vision; retirement match; parental leave; and generous PTO.
• The Perks: Mental health counseling reimbursement and tuition assistance. We care about the whole you.

Success is Defined As: A thriving Huntley Kids ministry where innovation is the norm, volunteers are thriving, and every child leaves knowing they have a place in God's story.

Ready to lead? Let’s change the world together.