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HELPING PEOPLE FIND & FOLLOW GOD
If you are a dynamic pastor with a passion for equipping and developing leaders while galvanizing teams toward a common vision, then we believe you might be our next Campus Pastor!
Leadership Profile
Leadership Profile
The Compass Church in Naperville, Illinois is seeking a Campus Pastor to provide visionary leadership and shepherd a dynamic, growing congregation. As the largest campus of The Compass Church, Naperville plays a pivotal role in the church’s multi-campus model, impacting thousands of people weekly through engaging worship, strong biblical teaching, and vibrant community outreach.
The next Naperville Campus Pastor will need to be a relational leader with high emotional intelligence, capable of fostering trust, collaboration, and strategic vision. This leader will shepherd and develop a high-capacity staff, investing in both high performers and those needing growth, ensuring they are equipped to fulfill The Compass Church’s mission of Helping People Find & Follow God. The ideal candidate will be a humble, servant-hearted leader who thrives in a second-chair role, empowers ministry teams, strengthens discipleship pathways, and cultivates a culture of continuous growth and excellence among staff and volunteers.
Our Vision: To become a community of life transformation, taking the hope of the gospel here, near, and far.
Our Priorities:
Pursue Him Daily (Psalm 27:8) – Encouraging spiritual formation through personal devotion.
Connect in Groups (Hebrews 10:25) – Fostering deep relationships through community life.
Serve in Teams (1 Peter 4:10) – Using God-given gifts to serve the church and community.
Reach Our Neighborhoods (2 Corinthians 5:20) – Engaging in local and global missions.
Who is The Compass Church?
Who is The Compass Church?
Since its founding in 1952, The Compass Church has been dedicated to biblical teaching, discipleship, and outreach. A member of the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA), The Compass Church is a multi-campus church serving Chicagoland with six locations: Naperville, Wheaton, Bolingbrook, South Naperville, Plainfield, and Hinsdale. Additionally, CompassOnline and Compass Español provide digital and Spanish-language ministry options.
The church’s story is one of growth, faith, and responsiveness to God’s calling. It began as Wheaton Evangelical Free Church in 1952 and soon planted a congregation in Naperville in 1957. Over the decades, the church experienced significant expansion, moving locations multiple times to accommodate growth. The transition to a multi-site model began in 2010, enabling The Compass Church to extend its reach throughout the western suburbs of Chicago. Through key reunifications, including Wheaton Evangelical Free Church (2015), New Song Church in Bolingbrook (2016), and Three Rivers Church in Plainfield (2022), The Compass Church has remained steadfast in its commitment to helping people find and follow God.
Today, The Compass Church continues to impact thousands of lives, with over 4,000 people gathering across multiple campuses each weekend. The church has prioritized flexibility in ministry while upholding biblical truth, ensuring that its reach extends both locally and globally. Each campus operates with a shared mission, unified teaching, and strategic alignment, while maintaining a dedicated leadership team that fosters deeper connections and tailors ministry to the unique needs of its local community.
With a healthy staff culture, The Compass Church is committed to collaborative leadership, strategic growth, and maintaining a welcoming church environment for both mature believers and those exploring faith for the first time.
Snapshot Total Naperville
Total Avg: 4,321 2049
Kids: 619 322
Students: 245 87
Staff: 143 27 (5 FT, 22 PT)
Budget: $12.4M
Position Summary
Position Summary
The Naperville Campus Pastor is a spiritually mature, high-capacity leader who will guide the campus in spiritual growth, staff development, and community impact. This role requires an experienced leader and shepherd who can balance executive leadership responsibilities with relational ministry. The ideal Naperville Campus Pastor will be a humble, relational, and strategic leader who thrives in staff development, discipleship, and community outreach.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Spiritual Leadership & Discipleship
Oversee evangelism and discipleship efforts, ensuring that hundreds of people each year find and grow in faith.
Advocate for The Compass Church’s four faith-growth Priorities: Pursue Him Daily, Connect in Groups, Serve in Teams, and Reach Your Neighbor.
Lead systems to help people connect through groups, membership, serving teams, and mission opportunities.
Campus Ministry & Operational Oversight
Oversee all ministry departments at the Naperville Campus, including CompassKids, Compass Students, Adult Ministries, Guest Services, Congregational Care, Support Groups, Community Impact, and Alternate Language Ministry.
Align staffing, budget, and strategies with church-wide objectives while ensuring effective execution at the campus level.
Ensure the campus meets key churchwide goals related to attendance, budget, baptisms, groups, teams, and community outreach.
Preaching & Teaching
Serve as the primary communicator for the campus (beyond the weekly teaching of the Senior Pastor).
Provide spiritual leadership through worship hosting, guest preaching, written and video communication, and teaching opportunities.
Staff & Volunteer Leadership
Serve as a leader of leaders of leaders for a large, high-capacity staff.
Hire, train, and care for all campus staff, ensuring a healthy team culture and effective ministry execution.
Recruit, equip, and empower lay leaders, including Group Leaders, Team Leaders, and high-level Ministry Leaders.
Churchwide Collaboration & Engagement
Serve as part of The Compass Church’s Senior Staff, contributing to churchwide philosophy of ministry and culture.
Work collaboratively with other Campus Pastors and Executive Directors to align strategies across locations.
Participate in churchwide leadership meetings and pastoral functions such as baptisms, weddings, funerals, counseling, and pastoral care.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in theology, ministry, or a related field.
5+ years of pastoral leadership experience.
A strong pastoral leader with the ability to shepherd, equip, and develop leaders at all levels.
A biblically grounded, spiritually mature individual with a deep personal relationship with God.
Proven ability to lead staff, volunteers, and lay leaders to accomplish the mission of the church.
A team player and mobilizer, fostering a collaborative and unified church culture.
A visionary leader who aligns with The Compass Church’s mission, vision, and theological values.
Must affirm the Statement of Faith of The Compass Church and the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA).
Must be (or become) a member of The Compass Church within 12 months of employment and actively participate in weekend worship services.
Top Traits for Success:
Strategic & Visionary Collaborator – Leads with clarity and vision as a strong second-chair leader, aligning campus ministry with church-wide goals while honoring local context and fostering cross-campus unity.
Relational & Emotional Intelligence – Builds trust through empathy, humility, and authenticity while navigating complex conversations with wisdom and care.
Empowering Developer – Develops and equips high-capacity staff and lay leaders, fostering growth, accountability, and ministry excellence at every level.
Adaptable Guide – Navigates complexity with grace, humility, and confidence in a high-expectation environment.
The Community
Naperville, Illinois, is a vibrant city with a population of approximately 150,000 residents. The community is known for its diversity, with 65.1% identifying as White (non-Hispanic), 20.6% as Asian, 6.5% as Hispanic or Latino, 5.1% as two or more races, and 4.3% as Black or African American.
The city boasts a median household income of $135,772, reflecting its robust economy and high quality of life. Housing options are diverse, with a median property value of $424,800, accommodating a range of preferences and needs.
Naperville's commitment to excellence is evident in its top-ranked public schools and recognition as the "#1 Best City to Live in America" by Niche.com in 2024. The city's dynamic blend of cultural amenities, exceptional education system, and strong community spirit make it an ideal place for families and professionals alike.
With its picturesque Riverwalk, vibrant downtown area, and proximity to Chicago, Naperville offers a unique combination of suburban tranquility and urban accessibility, making it a compelling destination for those seeking a thriving and inclusive community.
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