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Eagle Brook Church

Ministry Associate

Centerville, MN · On-site

$23/hr

Invests in volunteer Directors and Team Leads, in cooperation with their assigned Pastor, directing ... Works with staff at campus to assist with ministry needs of the campus OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Glen Cary Lutheran Church

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Office Administrator

Ham Lake, MN · On-site

$3.5K - $5.5K/mo

... to pastor, office, Church Council, committees, etc. a. Answer phones; communicate messages. b. Facilitate open communication and thoughtful planning. 2. Assist visitors and church volunteers ...

Bethel Lutheran Church

Facilities Manager

Hudson, WI · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Coordinate, assign, and/or assist with ensuring event setups, needs of the pastors, and Preschool Program Director are met in a timely manner. * Assign and/or assist with ensuring bathrooms ...

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How much do assistant pastor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant pastor in Hudson, WI is $19.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.92 and $21.88 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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Infographic showing various Assistant Pastor job openings in Hudson, WI as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,938 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Youth Pastor/Associate Campus Pastor

River Valley Church

Woodbury, MN • On-site

$50K - $54K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Job Description
Position Summary
As part of the Next Gen Department at River Valley Church, the Youth Pastor is responsible for overseeing all elements of ministry to youth at the campus, from 6th grade through 12th grade. This includes overseeing all things pertaining to Youth services, events, and administration. This position also acts as the lead for all Youth specific interns at the Woodbury campus.
As part of the Woodbury campus team, the Associate Campus Pastor is responsible for providing Campus and Team leadership, assisting with Operational oversight of the campus, Pastoral Care, and Connections support, all under the direction of the Campus Pastor. This position is the first go-to when the campus pastor is unavailable.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Youth Pastor/Associate Campus Pastor is required to perform a range of duties including, but not limited to:
Youth Pastor
  • Be directly accountable to the Lead Youth Pastor
    • Aid in developing corporate youth strategy; champion the vision
    • Fill out and submit weekly Youth Reports
    • Participate and be in attendance at Youth Pastor meetings
    • Develop and attend all campus youth leader meetings
  • Responsible for the organization and running of the youth ministry at your respective campus.
    • Preach for YTH at their campus for the majority of Wednesday night services.
    • Strategically develop the campus' youth ministry
    • Create and develop Leadership Teams for Youth Group that will serve on Wednesdays, at YTH+, and for all outreach and Global Project efforts
      • Recruit new leaders
      • Build connections with leaders to increase the longevity of their service and encourage their ongoing growth and development as a leader.
      • Send out an email to all Youth Leaders with a service agenda and what to expect prior to the Wednesday night youth services.
      • Send out a weekly recap of Wednesday night youth services to your leadership team every Thursday
    • Coordinate and plan Wednesday night youth services
      • Participate in message planning meetings and weekly production meetings when possible
        • Weekly collaboration with other Youth Pastors on message content to ensure the focus is presented cohesively
      • Plan the visuals for the message, as necessary
      • Direct the room and stage set up for Wednesday night service
      • Act as point person for Wednesday night structure
      • Key all connect cards into the church database (ROCK) in a timely manner
    • Develop interns and engage them with an excellent ministry experience
    • Be available for counseling needs with student leaders, students and their families.
    • Steward campus budget and submit expense reimbursements as necessary on a monthly basis.
  • Recruit students, coordinate your respective campus' signups, and attend as needed large campus-wide youth events i.e. Youth Camp, Minnesota Youth Convention (MYC), Revival Nights, Youth Conference, etc.)
  • Other Campus-specific duties, as directed by the Campus Pastor.
  • Lead or co-lead a youth Global Team, as needed.

Associate Campus Pastor Role
Weekend Responsibilities
  • Attend the weekend service planning meeting
  • Demonstrate Front Row Leadership by being on time and leading engagement
  • Pastoral point for any problems or concerns that arise during weekend services
  • Pastoral liaison for in-service security
  • Work lobby and serve team areas before and after service, making it a priority to connect and encourage serve team members, leaders, and coaches
  • Assist in leading pre-service huddle
  • Be on time and lead engagement for staff, volunteers, and attenders
  • Be available, as needed, for platform announcements

Campus Leadership
  • Provide Campus Leadership in the event the Campus Pastor is unavailable.
  • Attend all campus deacon meetings
  • Be intentional about building relationships with the campus deacons, ministry leaders and volunteers
  • Identify, recruit and help develop new volunteer leaders

Connections Support
  • Champion and support connections related programming (i.e. Small Groups, Serve Teams, Serve Our Community, and Welcome Home groups)
  • Identify, recruit, and develop new small group and serve team volunteers and leaders, alongside the Connections Pastor
  • Lead Core groups, as needed
  • Pastoral support for Water Baptisms
  • Pastoral support for Men's Ministry Events
  • Pastoral support for Global Project at the campus

Pastoral Care
  • Help identify problems, find solutions and handle conflicts within the campus. Keep Campus Pastor informed and involved as needed.
  • Pastoral point of contact for all benevolence requests
  • Be available for Pastoral Care requests (i.e. mentoring and/or counseling meetings, hospital visits, funerals, etc.) from church attendees as needed.

Campus Operations
  • Work with Central staff, as needed, on building needs, repairs, landscaping, HVAC issues, snow removal, etc. under the direction of the Campus pastor
  • Execute decisions as needed for set up, tear down, and overall execution of various events occurring on and off campus.

Qualifications
  • Proficient in administrative and leadership skills
  • Experience in managing teams and developing others
  • Strong Interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in public speaking
  • Solid sermon-writing skills, including understanding of Biblical exposition skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to raise up leaders (reproduce yourself)

Education
A four year Bachelor's Degree is strongly encouraged, with preference given to a pastoral or other ministry-related degree. Qualified Candidates should either have ministerial credentials or be working towards obtaining credentials. Credentials with the Assemblies of God are preferred.
Experience
Successful candidate should have at least 3 to 5 years related ministry experience.

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