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Pioneer Bible Translators

Church Planter

Dallas, TX · On-site

Church planters invest in local leaders through discipleship with the goal of gathering them into communities for the Kingdom. Passions: * To see God's word changing people's hearts in their heart ...

Campus2Campus

C2C Resident

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

Develop theological, biblical, and practical skills around cross-cultural church planting. * Grow in emotionally healthy spirituality. * Consider a long-term vocational call to cross-cultural church ...

Communitas International

Videographer

Centennial, CO · On-site

Our church planting methodology is not tied to a specific formula, but rather the spirit of serving others and the embracing of a progression of actions that lead to a healthy, maturing church ...

Communitas International

Intern/Short Term

Centennial, CO · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

We are excited that you are interested in joining the movement of Communitas International- a network of missional church planters and church planting churches in Europe, North America and Latin ...

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How much do church planting jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for church planting in the United States is $21.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced when starting a new church plant?

Church planters often encounter challenges such as building initial community engagement, securing funding, and finding a suitable location for gatherings. Developing a core team of committed volunteers and establishing trust within the local community can also require significant time and effort. Additionally, balancing administrative tasks with spiritual and pastoral responsibilities is a recurring aspect of the job. However, these challenges also present opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

What is church planting?

A Church Planting job involves starting and establishing a new church in a specific community. This role includes evangelism, discipleship, leadership development, and building a strong local congregation. Church planters often work to reach unchurched people, create a vision for the new church, and develop sustainable ministry structures. It requires strong faith, leadership skills, and a passion for spreading the gospel. Many church planters receive support from denominations, networks, or sending churches.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in church planting, and why are they important?

To thrive in Church Planting, you need strong leadership, a deep understanding of ministry or theology (often supported by seminary training), and experience in community outreach. Familiarity with church management software, financial planning tools, and local demographic research systems is valuable. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and cultural sensitivity help build relationships and inspire new congregations. These abilities are vital for establishing and growing a thriving faith community in diverse and often challenging environments.

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Infographic showing various Church Planting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $44,166 per year, or $21.2 per hour.

Church Planter in Northeast Ohio (Full-Time Salary)

Christ Community Chapel

Hudson, OH • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Description:

Orchard NEO is a church planting program located in Northeast Ohio. In partnership with Christ Community Chapel (CCC), Orchard NEO aims at raising up men passionate about reaching Northeast Ohio through local churches. Orchard NEO works alongside these planters to realize God’s vision for their role in this mission, training them to be as effective as possible. To accomplish our goal, we are committed to identifying, training, supporting, and deploying as many church planters as it takes to reach Northeast Ohio. For more information about Orchard NEO, please visit us at www.orchardneo.com.


Position Description: Orchard NEO Church Planters will be responsible for developing and implementing vision frames for new church plants over a 2-year program. Planters will work with Orchard NEO coaches and ministry leaders at Christ Community Chapel (CCC) to develop the structures of their churches. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing deep understandings of the communities they are launching in, recruiting launch teams, and discipling future leaders with the help of their coaches. The selected resident will be expected to model Christ in all aspects of their personal and professional ministries and demonstrate an ability to implement coaching into practice. This position reports to the Executive Director of Operations.


Responsibilities:

1st Year of Residency

• Maintain a deep and consistent relationship with Jesus

• Attend weekly church services at CCC and serve as directed

• Preach at various local churches

• Attend weekly lectures and seminars and complete associated readings

• Craft church plant vision

• Participate in weekly coaching sessions

• Responsible for developing launch team and its team members

• Host consistent vision and recruiting meetings for launch team

• Practice Biblical hospitality with neighbors and launch team members

• Regularly pastor and disciple future church members

• Coordinate and execute community events and service projects

• Develop and enact ministry strategies

• Train group members in community engagement and evangelism

• Identify and prepare future church leadership team

• Launch church

2nd Year of Residency and Beyond

• Plan and execute weekend services for launched church

• Prepare and deliver weekly sermons

• Attend weekly coaching and logistical oversight meetings

• Disciple and train church leaders and members

• Oversee operational items within the church

• Participate in off-boarding process into full church independence

Requirements:

• Dynamic and growing relationship with Jesus Christ

• Bachelor’s degree in theology or biblical studies preferred, or a bachelor’s degree with a focus on ministry and theological training

• 2+ years of ministry work experience; community non-profit, sales or customer service experience is a plus

• Strong interpersonal skills; both written and verbal

• Time management and problem skills

• Demonstrated leadership skills

• Must be innovative and strategic

• Ability to work independently and accomplish tasks with limited resources

• Able to adapt and change based on the needs of the church