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Apply Now! Youth Pastor/Director in East Moline, IL

Wildwood Church is on the lookout for a Youth Pastor/Director to spearhead a Christ-centered youth program that nurtures discipleship, equips leaders, and aligns with the church's mission and vision.

Wildwood Church

Join the Movement at Wildwood Church: Shaping the Next Generation for Christ

Wildwood Church in East Moline, Illinois, is more than a Sunday gathering. It’s a thriving, purpose-driven community of over 600 believers united around one mission: connecting people to God through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to others through discipleship, to the church through partnership, and to purpose through service.

As a non-denominational church, Wildwood is passionate about living out the Great Commission both across the street and around the world. Rooted in biblical eldership, meaningful membership, family transformation, and community impact, the church is seeing incredible momentum: unity among the congregation, strong small group participation, faithful giving, and new partnerships with missionaries reaching unreached people groups.

Wildwood is also entering an exciting new season, focused on expanding its impact through the next generation. The church is seeking a Youth Pastor/Director to lead a Christ-centered ministry that inspires students to grow in faith, develop as leaders, and live on mission.

This is a unique opportunity for a passionate, relational, and spiritually mature leader who excels in biblical teaching, discipleship, and leadership development. The right candidate will bring commitment, collaboration, and energy to the role while connecting meaningfully with students and equipping volunteers to lead well. This is about building a movement, not just maintaining a program, helping to shape the spiritual foundation of Wildwood’s youth, partner with families, and create spaces where students encounter Jesus and bring their friends.

As a part of the Quad Cities, East Moline offers a great location and community. Combining affordable living, great schools, family-friendly neighborhoods riverfront trails, live music, sports, and a vibrant local food scene, it’s a community where faith and family thrive together.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact—helping students follow Jesus and equipping them to reach the world—this could be your next calling.

Join Wildwood Church and help take the gospel across the street and around the world.

 
 

P.S. If this job isn't exactly what you're looking for, feel free to check the job board of open positions.

Caleb Smith

Caleb Smith

Along with being a Pastor's Kid, Caleb has been in vocational ministry for over 20 years. From family ministries to executive leadership, from church mergers to multi-site to church planting, Caleb brings the experience of multiplicative ministry in a variety of cultures and contexts. Caleb and his family live in Rochester, MN where he serves as Executive Pastor of Strategy & Culture at Autumn Ridge Church. He is also a certified coach and facilitator for both Auxano and Ministry Insights. Caleb's passion in ministry is helping people and local churches maximize their Gospel impact.

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