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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant to 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.

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AspectAssistant To PastorAssistant To Pastor
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer religious or administrative trainingHigh school diploma; familiarity with church operations
Work EnvironmentChurch offices, community events, religious servicesChurch offices, community outreach, religious events
Employer & Industry UsageReligious organizations, churchesReligious organizations, churches
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Both roles typically involve supporting church activities and administrative tasks within religious organizations. The primary difference lies in the specific duties assigned, but generally, they share similar credentials, work environments, and industry usage, making them closely related roles often compared by job seekers and employers alike.

What is an assistant to pastor?

An Assistant to Pastor is a staff member in a church who supports the pastor in various administrative, organizational, and sometimes spiritual duties. They often help coordinate church events, manage communications, assist with scheduling, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Depending on the church's needs, they might also help with pastoral care, outreach programs, and volunteer coordination. This role is crucial for allowing the pastor to focus on preaching, teaching, and other primary responsibilities.

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To thrive as an Assistant to Pastor, you need strong organizational abilities, administrative skills, and a background in ministry or church operations, often supported by relevant education or church experience. Familiarity with church management software, scheduling tools, and communication platforms is commonly expected. Excellent interpersonal skills, discretion, and a service-oriented mindset help build trust and foster supportive relationships within the congregation. These skills ensure smooth church administration and enable effective support of the pastor's ministry and community outreach.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an assistant to pastor, and how do they support both the pastor and the congregation?

An Assistant to Pastor typically manages a variety of administrative and organizational tasks, such as scheduling meetings, preparing church bulletins, coordinating events, and maintaining communication between the pastor, staff, and congregation. They often assist with outreach programs, help organize worship services, and manage correspondence. This role is highly collaborative, requiring frequent interaction with church members, volunteers, and other staff to ensure smooth church operations and support the pastor’s ministry. Flexibility and strong organizational skills are key to handling the diverse needs that arise daily.
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Care Ministry Leader/Pastor, Mount Pleasant Campus

Seacoast Church

Charleston, SC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Location: Mount Pleasant campus

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/weekly

This position reports to: Pastor of Seacoast Small Groups

The mission: The Care Groups Team serves our congregation by creating intentional spaces for people to connect relationally, grow spiritually, and receive encouragement through life’s challenges and seasons of growth. This ministry helps individuals and couples experience community, support, and discipleship as they deepen their faith, discover their purpose, and live out God’s calling together.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Development and Pastoral Leadership of Mount Pleasant Care Ministry

  • Oversee MTP Care Ministry and Care Groups with strategic pastoral leadership, organizational management of the ministry, and development of the teams
  • Responsible for creating effective processes to recruit leaders and create engaging small group environments within Care Groups (current offerings 2026: Growth Track: Freedom, Rooted, Financial Group; Support Groups: Divorce Care, Grief Share, Cancer Care, Peaceful Caregiver, Thrive Family Support, Celebrate Recovery, etc.) – these ministries/groups may be replaced or removed based on collaboration and support with supervisor: Pastor of Small Groups
  • Team-Lead for Freedom Retreat Leadership Team which includes campus staff assigned to Freedom at their campus: small group pastor or assistant campus pastor: ie: West Ashley, North Charleston, Summerville

Retreat Team-Lead maintains clear vision, communication, and timeline for the Freedom Retreat
planning and execution of the Freedom Retreat with the support of the MTP Care Coordinator and Freedom Retreat Team
Hold/run Retreat Team planning meetings to clarify roles/positions for Retreat
Work effectively across departments to ensure clarity of needs, expectations and responsibilities for the Retreat: ie: Worship/Production

  • Provide Oversight and Development for Care Groups, Leaders, and Coaches
  • Craft and execute clear and compelling vision for the Care Ministry and staff
  • Create strategic, detailed plans for ministry objectives
  • Build systems and processes to ensure the spiritual growth and numeric growth of leaders and groups
  • Provide leadership of Care Ministry Staff
  • Lead regular Care Ministry Team meetings to communicate objectives, collaborate on projects, provide relational support, and spiritual development
  • Maintain awareness of current topics/curriculum available
  • Anticipate needs of ministry and ministry leaders to decide directional changes to ensure alignment with ministry vision and goals
  • Build rapport across departments to collaborate and accomplish goals
  • Engage strategically with Next Steps and other opportunities to build on-ramps for Growth Track (Rooted & Freedom) as well as other Care Groups
  • Implement creative initiatives to increase awareness and continually develop Care Ministry 
  • Develop an effective communication strategy to promote Care ministry programs and events
  • Create and implement connection/onboarding strategies that integrates with campus-specific and campus-wide initiatives (ie: Connect Weekends, Alignment Series, etc.)
  • Develop a culture of continuous improvement by seeking feedback from Seacoast Leadership, small group coaches and leaders, and small group participants
  • Maintain accurate metrics on Care Ministry to determine progress within small group ministry
  • Analyze participation trends within Care ministry and events to optimize current strategies that increase quantity and quality of participation.
  • Analyze budget and expenses for Care Ministry

Administrative Duties:

  • Maintain department budget and expenses
  • Actively engage during all weekly staff meetings, 1:1s with leader and monthly All-Staff , and other campus meetings or all calls

Weekend Duties:

  • Connect with attendees in the Connect Center and fill other spots as needed

Pastoral Duties: (if licensed or ordained):

  • Officiate weddings, funerals, and baptisms. Assist in hospital visits and baby dedications, etc.
  • Pastoral counseling, primarily for congregants, but occasionally for staff (licensure/ordination may not be required depending on academic qualifications)
  • Work Pastor-On-Call rotation

Job Essentials:

Required Experience: 3 to 5 years
• Christ Follower (Seacoast Church makes hiring decisions aligned to our religious faith and beliefs)
• Minimum 5 years experience developing and leading teams, counseling experience or training preferred
• Effective ability to recruit leaders and build teams to empower and partner with the Care Ministries/Groups
• A calling to pastor peoples personal and spiritual growth along with a passion for meeting people where they are and counseling and encouraging them through this particular season of life
• Uncanny ability to identify leadership potential with proven ability in recruiting and building teams
• Ability to confidentially and sensitively counsel with zero exception
• Exceptional people/relationship skills
• A deep belief in the power of prayer
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to teach Scripture in practical ways
• Live and drive Seacoast cultural values to Love God. Love People. Make it Better. And Have a Good Attitude.

 AcknowledgementBy submitting my application I acknowledge and consent to terms of the privacy policy which applies to the applicant tracking service being offered by Trakstar on behalf of Seacoast Church. The privacy policy offers an explanation of how and why your data will be collected, how it will be used and disclosed, how it will be retained and secured, and what legal rights are associated with that data (including the rights of access, correction, and deletion). The policy also describes legal and contractual limitations on these rights. The specific rights and obligations of individuals living and working in different areas may vary by jurisdiction.I certify that my answers to all questions will be true and correct. I understand that if I am employed, any false, misleading or otherwise incorrect statements made on this application or during the pre-employment process may be grounds for my immediate termination.  I understand and authorize and agree that Seacoast Church may conduct national and local criminal biographical searches, state sexual offender searches, credit file and motor vehicle checks when appropriate and applicable.  I agree to sign any and all authorizations by appropriate companies or entities who are engaged in, including but not limited to, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, The Federal Bureau of Investigation, and any other necessary agencies.I also understand, if employed, that I am required to abide by all the rules and regulations of Seacoast Church. Seacoast Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer. While we make employment decisions that are aligned to our faith and beliefs, we do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. This application will only be valid for the position in which I am applying and will remain active for 45 days. If I wish to apply to another position or the 45 active period has passed, I may need resubmit a new application. Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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