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Job Opportunities

Looking to be part of what God is doing here on an employment level? We may have an opportunity for you!

Engagement & Resources Director

If you see people where others see tasks, and possibility where others see problems, keep reading.

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Worship Director

If you'd rather raise up the next generation of worship leaders than be the one on stage, keep reading.

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Who we are

An aircraft carrier, not a cruise ship.

In 1959, 24 families came together with one goal: help their neighbors find the love of Christ. Buildings, names, and leaders have changed since then, but the heart of Christ Community beats the same. We still exist to love our neighbors and point people to Jesus.

That's why we're an aircraft carrier kind of church. An aircraft carrier doesn't measure success by how many are on board. It equips, launches, and refuels so the mission can go everywhere else. We celebrate not just how many people are coming in, but how many are going out: into kitchens, break rooms, and sidelines across The Circle.

That shapes every staff role here. Your job isn't to do all the ministry yourself. It's to equip ordinary people to do it right where God has placed them, and to cheer them on when they go.

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Gather Faithfully

Every Sunday at 9:30, every generation worships Jesus together. Sunday is where our church gets refueled for mission.

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Grow Intentionally

Our Growth Track moves people from curious to committed: Alpha, Rooted, the Planter Course, and Missional Communities.

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Go Missionally

We serve our neighbors across The Circle, the 15 or so communities around us, and partner with ministries from Joliet to South Sudan.

A Week in the Life

There's a lot more to Christ Community than Sunday morning.

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Sundays at 9:30

One gathering for every generation. Teams huddle at 9:00 to pray, then we worship with modern songs and hymns, open the Scriptures, and send people back out refueled.

Three volunteers in matching green 'Rooted' t-shirts stand at a long table preparing sandwiches with cold cuts, cheese, and lettuce for a community event.

Growth Track

Alpha for exploring questions about faith, Rooted for growing in Christ and joining as a Covenant Member, and the Planter Course for launching Missional Communities.

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Kids & Students

Bible teaching and groups for kids from birth through 5th grade, and a youth ministry for 6th through 12th grade.

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Out in the Circle

We partner with local ministries to meet real needs, run Greater Goods, our thrift and community center, and support missionaries around the world.

What It's Like to Work Here

We're a small staff with a big mission, so every role touches the whole church. You won't be handed a box to stay inside. You'll be handed a mission and room to run with it.

Room to Build

If God puts something on your heart, there's space to chase it. Staff here have real freedom to try new things and rethink how things are done.

Leaders Who Make Leaders

We'd rather train three new leaders than be the best on the team. You'll be invested in, and you'll invest in others.

Gather, Grow, Go Together

Teams huddle before they serve. Staff pray, plan, and grow side by side, and every role serves the whole church, not just one ministry.

Healthy & Whole

We care about who you are, not just what you produce. We look for disciples of Jesus who are grounded in daily disciplines and keep maturing in faith.

Why We Love Southwest Chicagoland

Christ Community sits right where Lemont, Homer Glen, Palos, and Orland meet. Live here and you get the best of both worlds: real hometowns and open space all around you, and one of the greatest cities in the world just up the road.

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Hometown Vibes

Historic downtowns, weekend festivals, and Friday night football. Neighbors wave when you pull in the driveway, and people know their barista by name.

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Room to Explore

15,000 acres of forest preserve for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, plus orchards and pumpkin farms every fall.

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The City

Forty-five minutes to the Loop: Wrigley, Soldier Field, the Art Institute, the lakefront, and some of the best food anywhere.

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Lake Michigan and Beyond

Within two hours you can hike the Indiana Dunes, unwind in a southwest Michigan lake town, or cross into Wisconsin for the weekend.

Thinking About Applying?

Quick answers to the questions we hear most.

Each job description lists what to send. For every role, start by emailing your resume to jobs@ccconbell.com with the job title in the subject line.

Fit matters to us. Before you apply, watch Committed, our most recent vision series, read our About page, and come visit if you're nearby. Then ask yourself honestly: Do I want to go where Christ Community is going? If the answer is no, it's not a fit, and that's okay.

Absolutely. We gather every Sunday at 9:30a at 13400 Bell Road in Lemont, and you can watch online any time at ccconbell.com/watch. If you let us know you're coming, we'd love to say hello.

We try to be up front about our process. While every role requires a unique approach, in general, you can expect to fill out a written interview that helps you better think about the role and your fit on our team. If it looks like a good fit, we'll reach out to set up a first conversation, usually by phone or video. From there, finalists spend time with our staff and leaders in person, including a Sunday with us, so you can see the room and we can get to know you. Either way, we'll let you know where things stand.

Yes. We're always glad to meet people who love the church. Send a note to jobs@ccconbell.com, and in the meantime, serving on a team is one of the best ways to get to know us. Find a team at ccconbell.com/serve.