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Venture Christian Church

Discipleship Pastor

Carmel, IN · On-site

The Discipleship Pastor is expected to contribute towards the church's overall mission to seek Jesus and see you. This key leadership position oversees all aspects of connecting the congregation to ...

St Pauls Episcopal Church

Church Administrator

Evansville, IN · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Work with pastors and other church leaders to develop, implement, and maintain organizational policies and programs * Complete other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: * Previous office or ...

St Pauls Episcopal Church

Church Administrator

Evansville, IN · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Work with pastors and other church leaders to develop, implement, and maintain organizational policies and programs * Complete other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: * Previous office or ...

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Church Consultant - Outside Sales

Crawfordsville, IN · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Church Consultant (B2B Outside Sales / Territory Sales) Local Territory | No Overnight Travel ... Schedule and lead consultative sales presentations with pastors and leadership teams * Attend board ...

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Church Consultant - Outside Sales

Bloomington, IN · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Church Consultant (B2B Outside Sales / Territory Sales) Local Territory | No Overnight Travel ... Schedule and lead consultative sales presentations with pastors and leadership teams * Attend board ...

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How much do church pastor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for church pastor in Indiana is $46,284.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $54,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a church pastor do?

A Church Pastor is a spiritual leader responsible for guiding a congregation in their faith, providing sermons, and offering pastoral care, such as counseling and support. Pastors also oversee church administration, lead worship services, and organize community outreach activities. They play a key role in fostering a welcoming and supportive church environment while helping members grow spiritually. Additionally, pastors often officiate weddings, funerals, and other important life events for their congregation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a church pastor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Church Pastor, you need a solid theological education, pastoral experience, and often denominational ordination or certification. Familiarity with church management software, communication platforms, and biblical study tools is typically required. Outstanding soft skills include empathy, leadership, public speaking, and conflict resolution to effectively guide and support congregants. These abilities are essential for fostering spiritual growth, building strong community relationships, and managing the practical aspects of church leadership.

What are some common challenges church pastors face in balancing administrative duties with spiritual leadership?

Church Pastors often find themselves juggling a variety of responsibilities, from preparing sermons and providing pastoral care to managing church operations and overseeing staff or volunteers. Balancing these administrative tasks with the core mission of spiritual leadership can be challenging, especially in smaller congregations where resources are limited. Successful pastors usually develop strong organizational skills and delegate effectively, ensuring that administrative tasks do not detract from their time spent with congregants and community outreach. Building a supportive team and setting clear priorities are key strategies to maintain this balance and prevent burnout.

What is the difference between Church Pastor vs Church Minister?

AspectChurch PastorChurch Minister
CredentialsTypically requires theological degree and ordinationMay require similar theological training, but can vary by denomination
Work EnvironmentLeads congregation, preaches, provides spiritual guidanceAssists in services, supports church activities, may lead specific programs
Employer & IndustryChurches, religious organizationsChurches, religious organizations, community groups

While both roles serve religious communities, a Church Pastor primarily leads the congregation, preaches, and provides spiritual oversight. A Church Minister often supports the pastor, assists in services, and may focus on specific ministries or programs. The roles can overlap, but the pastor typically holds more leadership responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Church Pastor job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $46,284 per year, or $22.3 per hour.

Senior Pastor - First Baptist Church of Peru

Christian Career

Peru, IN

$65K/yr

Full-time

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Senior Pastor - First Baptist Church of Peru

Senior Pastor Position Summary

The congregation of First Baptist Church of Peru (approximate weekly attendance of 100) is prayerfully seeking our next, full-time, Senior Pastor. Our church is located in Peru, Indiana, a city with a population of 11,000 people. Peru is centrally located in North Central Indiana and is approximately a one-hour drive east to Fort Wayne, north to South Bend, west to Lafayette and south to Indianapolis. It is a welcoming community that is the birthplace to Cole Porter, home to the International Circus Hall of Fame and has an annual Amateur Circus.

Calling:Must be a person of authentic personal faith in Jesus Christ, be of exemplary Christian character and possess a clear calling to vocational Christian Ministry.

Ministry Skill Sets:

  • Ability to teach and preach from God's word
  • Recognize the importance/implement continual personal spiritual development and self-care
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills that will contribute to the building of relationships within the church and community -Willingness to provide effective pastoral care
  • Effective development of leadership within the church
  • Nurturing discipleship ministries

Preferred Education: Master of Divinity degree or equivalent from a fully accredited theological seminary

Ordination: Ordained minister (or willing to obtain ordination) according to the standards of, recognized by, the American Baptist Churches, USA (ABC / USA)

Code of Ethics: Accept the Code of Ethics of American Baptist Ministers as circulated by the of the ABCUSA Preferred

Experience: Five or more years as a Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor, Youth Pastor or similar ministries is preferred

Responsibilities:

  • Provides spiritual, pastoral, outreach and servant leadership to the multi-generational congregation. Minister to the needs of the congregation, feed them spiritually as a shepherd, be an example of growing faith and bear the message of reconciliation to sinners as an ambassador for Christ.
  • Give themself to prayer and the study of God's Word to provide Biblical leadership and direction to the church and equip its members for ministry and discipleship.
  • Administer the ordinances of the church as a steward of God and be recognized as the "leader among leaders" of First Baptist Church – Peru
  • Weekly, preach a scripture-based sermon through preparation, prayer and reflection on the Word Coordinate with worship leaders to plan Sunday services and other special events. Conduct weddings and funeral services for members of FBC.
  • Plan and lead other church services, e.g., Christmas Eve and other remembrances Supervise the daily operations of the church's staff and the general supervision of the congregation's larger ministry

Accountabilities:

  • Practices sound self-care by maintaining priorities of God-Family-Self.
  • The Senior Pastor is accountable to the church congregation.
  • Peru FBC has a Leadership Team that will work closely with the Senior Pastor in providing insight and wisdom on key issues and opportunities as they arise.
  • The Senior Pastor is an ex officio member of the ministry teams connected to their designated areas and is permitted to call a special meeting or to gather those teams together for the transaction of necessary business

Compensation: Commensurate with experience; components are flexible. Compensation includes salary, social security offset, housing, M&M retirement, insurance and vacations Relocation cost reimbursement will be negotiable.