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River Valley Church

Worship Leader/Pastor

Maple Grove, MN · On-site

$28K - $32K/yr

Work with Campus Pastor and Production Lead to aggregate service information from Central and ... Oversee production responsibilities if there is no production lead at your campus * Assist with ...

River Valley Church

Worship Leader/Pastor

Osseo, MN · On-site

$28K - $32K/yr

Work with Campus Pastor and Production Lead to aggregate service information from Central and ... Oversee production responsibilities if there is no production lead at your campus * Assist with ...

Evangel Church

Associate Campus Pastor

Dickinson, ND · On-site

Position Summary The Associate Campus Pastor will assist in providing leadership to carry out Evangel's vision for the Evangel Dickinson Campus alongside the Campus Pastor. This individual will focus ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant pastor in the United States is $19.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assistant pastor?

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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Worship Leader/Pastor

River Valley Church

Maple Grove, MN • On-site

$28K - $32K/yr

Part-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Job Description
Position Summary
As a part of the Worship team and the campus team, the campus worship leader is responsible for executing all worship experiences for services and events at the campus level.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Campus Worship Leader is required to perform a range of duties including, but not limited to:
  • Lead worship for weekend services
  • Coordinate worship experiences
    • Schedule musicians and songs at least 1 week in advance
    • Work with Campus Pastor and Production Lead to aggregate service information from Central and finalize service formats
    • Run rehearsal/run-through and work with Campus Production Lead to ensure services are executed with excellence
      • Provide oversight on Sound, Video and Lighting elements as necessary
      • Prepare and print chord charts as necessary
    • Work with drummer or MD to prepare Ableton set
  • Participate in weekly campus staff meetings
  • Attend weekly service planning meetings
  • Regularly meet one-on-one with Campus Pastor to discuss the worship experience at the campus and any applicable wins, adjustments, or changes.
  • Actively work to recruit & train musicians for the campus
  • Oversee production responsibilities if there is no production lead at your campus
  • Assist with worship leading for church-wide events/conferences as necessary

Applicable as schedule allows:
  • Assist with worship leading for any outside opportunities (youth conventions, etc.) as necessary
  • Assist with any song-writing/recording projects as deemed necessary by Local Creative Pastor and Influence Creative Pastor
  • Any other campus-specific responsibilities as determined by campus pastor

Qualifications
  • Basic Proficiencies in Ableton and music production
  • Proficient in chording, charting and number system
  • Proficient in G-Suite
  • Proficiency in Planning Center Online, preferred
  • Experience in managing teams and developing others
  • Strong Interpersonal skills

Education
A two-year associate's degree is desired with preference given to a four-year bachelor's degree in 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
A successful candidate should have at least 2-3 years related experience.

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