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Young Life

Vida Joven Capernaum - Dallas

Dallas, TX · On-site

... pastors, parents, potential committee members as assigned by the area director. * Assist with camp fundraisers. Direct Ministry - "Proclaiming and modeling" includes contact work, club, Campaigners ...

Young Life

Vida Joven Capernaum - Dallas

Dallas, TX

... pastors, parents, potential committee members as assigned by the area director. * Assist with camp fundraisers. Direct Ministry - "Proclaiming and modeling" includes contact work, club, Campaigners ...

Lakepointe Church

Regional Missions Director

Forney, TX · On-site

... Pastors to recruit, train, develop, and oversee Life Group Mission Leads * Recruit and equip volunteer coaches on your campuses to support targeted missions and ministry initatives * Assist with the ...

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As of Jul 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant pastor in Dallas, TX is $18.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.15 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Assistant Pastors?

Assistant Pastors are church leaders who support the senior or lead pastor in guiding the congregation. Their duties often include assisting with worship services, teaching, pastoral care, counseling, and administrative tasks. They may also oversee specific ministries such as youth, outreach, or music. Assistant Pastors play a crucial role in ensuring the spiritual and operational needs of the church are met. Their responsibilities can vary depending on the size and needs of the church community.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Assistant Pastor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Pastor, you need a solid grounding in theology, pastoral care, and ministry leadership, often supported by a seminary degree or relevant religious studies. Familiarity with church management software, presentation tools, and social media platforms is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and effective communication help build relationships within the congregation and support collaborative ministry work. These skills and qualities are essential for effectively supporting church operations, nurturing spiritual growth, and fostering a welcoming community.

What are some common challenges an Assistant Pastor might face when supporting multiple ministry areas within a church?

Assistant Pastors often juggle responsibilities across various ministries, such as youth, outreach, and worship, which can present time management and prioritization challenges. Balancing the needs of different groups while maintaining alignment with the church's overall vision requires strong communication and organizational skills. Additionally, Assistant Pastors may need to adapt quickly to shifting priorities or fill in for senior leaders, making flexibility and collaboration essential in their daily work.

What is the difference between Assistant Pastor vs Associate Pastor?

AspectAssistant PastorAssociate Pastor
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in theology or divinity, along with pastoral experience.Similar credentials as Assistant Pastor, often with additional experience or specialization.
Work EnvironmentSupports the senior pastor, often handling specific ministries or duties within the church.Shares responsibilities with the senior pastor, may oversee particular departments or programs.
Role in ChurchAssists the senior pastor, often in administrative or pastoral duties.Acts as a key leader, sometimes with more authority or responsibility than an Assistant Pastor.

While both roles support church leadership and require similar credentials, an Assistant Pastor typically assists the senior pastor with specific tasks, whereas an Associate Pastor often has a broader leadership role within the church's ministry structure.

What Does an Assistant Pastor Do?

Assistant pastors support the pastor in leadership and administrative roles at a church. As an assistant pastor, you may be responsible for one particular department, such as overseeing church activities, including bible studies or ministries, or managing administrative staff and budgets. You typically are in direct communication with your congregation; you attend church functions, preach sermons at Sunday Worship service, and may also promote missionary work abroad. A church may have just one or several assistant pastors, depending on the size of the congregation. In some areas, this role is used as a training position to help you prepare for becoming a pastor, while in other churches, this job is a permanent managerial role.

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Heights in Spanish Associate Pastor

The Heights Church

Richardson, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Salary:

HEIGHTS en Espaol Associate Pastor


The Heights in Spanish Associate Pastor will be responsible for supporting the Heights in Spanish Pastor in the planning, execution, supervision of the vision for this ministry with a special emphasis in the day to day operation of its current ministries. Spanish is the primary language for this position, though English proficiency is required for communication and collaboration within the wider church team.


QUALIFICATIONS


Model a Growing and Vibrant Relationship with Christ

  • Pursue full devotion to Christ and live the life we are inviting others to live
  • Manifest the fruit of the Spirit in work habits and relationships
  • Pursue spiritual growth through community and a consistent, fruitful devotional life
  • Embody other-centered, servant-leadership in all interactions
  • Reflect Christs heart for reaching spiritually lost people

Live out the 5Gs as Distinctive Marks of a Disciple

  • Grace Saved by grace in Jesus (Romans 5:8-9)
  • Gather Community through worship & Life Groups (Hebrews 10:24-25)
  • Grow Being and becoming like Jesus through his word and prayer (John 15:4-5)
  • Give Time, talent & treasures (2 Corinthians 9:6-7)
  • Go Make disciples who make disciples (Matthew 28:18-20)

Embody the values of CEOS

  • Champion Others Above Ourselves
  • Equip & Encourage People
  • Operate Out of Calling
  • Spiritually Awake Individuals

Demonstrate Commitment to The Heights Church

  • Pursue church membership and become a stakeholder
  • Be an active, engaged participant at weekend services and in a Life Group
  • Serve at church-wide, all-skate events
  • Accept and uphold The Heights irreducible minimum beliefs (What We Believe)

RESPONSIBILITIES


Lead HIS Care Ministries (e.g. RE-Engage, Celebrate Recovery, Financial Peace U)

  • Oversee the implementation and ongoing health of each ministry in collaboration with HIS Lead Pastor
  • Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteer leaders
  • Track participation, attendance and provide follow up


Provide Administrative Leadership and Supervision for HIS Life Groups

  • Plan and assign the calendar in collaboration with HIS Lead pastor
  • Supervise and assign the curriculum
  • Supervise and pastor the Teachers & Directors Team

Integral part of Hospitality and Connections Ministries for HIS

  • Supervise and lead the hospitality efforts with team leaders
  • Leading events like Guest and Membership gatherings

Collaborative Preaching for HIS

  • Evaluate the preaching calendar in collaboration with the Lead Pastor of HIS,
  • Preach occasionally on Sundays and other settings
  • Evaluate and review sermons weekly in collaboration with HIS Lead Pastor and Lay Leaders

Provide congregational pastoral care

  • In collaboration with the general pastoral team, visit and shepherd the congregation
  • Weekly visit to hospitals


Ensure Accurate, Timely Response to Communication Requests (Phone or Email)

  • Manage email, voicemail, and communication requests in a timely, thorough manner not to exceed 1 week
  • Build trust by maintaining confidentiality of information
  • Respond to all communication with professionalism, discretion, and a service orientation


CULTURE


Serve as a Fantastic Teammate to Peers on the Staff Team

  • Demonstrate loyalty to Ministers and teammates in action and word
  • Pursue and uphold relational unity with teammates
  • Make assists for teammates to facilitate department-wide wins
  • Place the team agenda before your own agenda
  • Uphold the six commitments of trust and trustworthiness
  • Maintain conflict and confidentiality standards


Demonstrate a Commitment to Growth

  • Receive and apply training and development from the Ministers
  • Attend department and all-staff meetings


Assist Church-wide Admin Responsibilities & Reception Desk as Needed


Warmly Welcome and Serve Staff and Guests


Perform Other Duties and Tasks as Assigned


Model Servant Leadership and Exhibit a Helpful, Joyful Attitude


RELATIONSHIPS

Executive Pastor of Operations: The HIS Associate Pastor reports directly to the HIS Lead Pastor who in turn reports to the Executive Operations Pastor. He is expected to be coachable, available, and responsive to him while striving for a healthy, Christ-like relationship characterized by love, truth, and unity.


HIS Lead Pastor: The HIS Associate Pastor reports directly to the HIS Lead Pastor. He is expected to be coachable, available, and responsive to him while striving for a healthy, Christ-like relationship characterized by love, truth, and unity.


Pastoral Staff: The HIS Associate Pastor collaborates with other members of the Pastoral Staff, serves as a resource and encouragement to them, and partners with them effectively to achieve maximum kingdom impact.

HIS Worship and Media Director: The HIS Associate Pastor embodies and exhibits servant leadership in all interactions with HIS Worship and Media Director, envisioning, equipping, and empowering him to make the greatest kingdom impact possible.


HIS Administrative Assistant: The HIS Associate Pastor embodies and exhibits servant leadership in all interactions with HIS Administrative Assistant, envisioning, equipping, and empowering her to make the greatest kingdom impact possible.


The Heights Staff: The HIS Associate Pastor collaborates with other members of The Heights Staff, serves as a resource and encouragement to them, and partners with them effectively to achieve maximum kingdom impact.

Volunteer Teams: The HIS Associate Pastor embodies and exhibits servant leadership in all interactions with volunteer team members, envisioning, equipping, and empowering them to make the greatest kingdom impact possible.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS

The following spiritual gifts are recommended for this role:

  • Pastor
  • Teacher


POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Exempt

HOURS PER WEEK: 40+

SUPERVISOR: HIS Pastor