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Central Christian Church

Gilbert Weekend Producer

Gilbert, AZ · On-site

$120K - $122K/yr

Gilbert Weekend Co-Producer/Programming Coordinator Campus: Gilbert Reports To: Programming Pastor Status: Part-Time - 12 hrs/week (Sundays required) Position Summary : The Weekend Co-Producer ...

Diocese of Austin

Parish Business Administrator

Austin, TX · On-site

$17.75 - $24.25/hr

This position reports directly to the Pastor and operates with some latitude for the use of independent judgment and initiative. Ministerial Character The Pastor is the visible principle and ...

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How much do co pastor jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for co pastor in the United States is $60,902.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,000.00 and $69,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Co Pastor vs Associate Pastor?

AspectCo PastorAssociate Pastor
CredentialsTypically requires theological degree, pastoral certificationSimilar credentials, often with additional specialization
Work EnvironmentShared leadership in church services and programsSupports lead pastor, may oversee specific ministries
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in churches with multiple pastors sharing responsibilitiesCommon in churches with a hierarchy of pastoral staff

Both Co Pastors and Associate Pastors usually hold similar credentials and work within church environments. The main difference is that a Co Pastor shares equal leadership with the lead pastor, while an Associate Pastor typically supports and assists the lead pastor, often overseeing specific ministries or programs.

How do Co Pastors typically divide responsibilities and ensure effective collaboration within a church leadership team?

Co Pastors often share the leadership of a congregation by dividing core responsibilities according to their strengths and areas of expertise. This collaboration may involve alternating preaching duties, jointly leading strategic planning, or one focusing on pastoral care while the other manages administrative functions. Regular communication and mutual respect are essential to prevent overlaps or misunderstandings. Successful Co Pastor teams establish clear decision-making processes and often meet weekly to align on ministry goals, ensuring a unified vision for the congregation.

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

To thrive as a Co Pastor, you need a solid background in theology, pastoral care, and leadership, often supported by a seminary degree or equivalent ministerial training. Familiarity with church management software, digital communication tools, and event planning platforms is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse congregations and staff are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure that a Co Pastor can provide spiritual guidance, manage church operations, and foster a supportive, engaged community.

What are co pastors?

Co pastors are two or more individuals who share the responsibilities and leadership roles of pastoring a church. Instead of having a single senior pastor, the church is led collaboratively, with co pastors working together in areas such as preaching, teaching, counseling, and administration. This model allows for a balance of gifts and perspectives, often leading to more inclusive decision-making and shared workload. Co pastors may divide duties based on their strengths or rotate responsibilities, depending on the needs of the congregation.
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Infographic showing various Co Pastor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 31% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $60,902 per year, or $29.3 per hour.

Gilbert Weekend Producer

Central Christian Church

Gilbert, AZ • On-site

$120K - $122K/yr

Part-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Position Title: Gilbert Weekend Co-Producer/Programming Coordinator
Campus: Gilbert
Reports To: Programming Pastor
Status: Part-Time - 12 hrs/week (Sundays required)
Position Summary: The Weekend Co-Producer/Programming Coordinator is the Weekend Experience point person to lead and instruct teams in the weekend services at the Gilbert campus. Along with the Programming Pastor, they are responsible for upholding a culture where everyone (Teachers, Campus Pastors, Hosts, Worship Team, & Production Volunteers) feels valued, informed, and supported in the weekend services. This person executes the weekend services through technology and production. This position also provides support to the Programming Pastor, by coordinating schedules, organizing weekend service plans, training volunteers, and providing support where needed.
This position is connected to the faith and ministry of the church and moves forward the vision of Central Christian Church
Responsibilities:
  • Gilbert Co-Producer
    • Produce Sunday morning services in Gilbert 1-2x/month, as well as occasional Thursday nights and holidays, as needed
    • Support the service created by the Programming Pastor by making decisions and troubleshooting problems that may arise
    • Occasionally support Thursday night services in a production role, as needed
    • Manage, maintain, and schedule Gilbert Production volunteers for Thursday, weekend, and holiday services
    • Along with Programming Pastor, onboard & train volunteers for all production positions in Gilbert (Graphics Operator, Stage Manager, Camera Operator, Director, and other positions as needed)
    • Along with Programming Pastor and Production, manage Gilbert Production areas on the weekend (ensure proper start up and shut down of all weekend production equipment, monitor/tidy production areas after services, etc.)
    • Manage/purchase Thursday night dinner schedule and Sunday morning snacks, drinks, and breakfast items for Gilbert production volunteers
  • Programming Coordinator
    • Support the Programming Pastor through administrative tasks, including but not limited to matrixing and editing weekend service plans in PCO, maintaining Producer schedules, and scheduling/attending programming and event meetings
    • Support other Producers by filling in as weekend Producer or helping to train volunteers, as needed
    • Participate in monthly one-on-one meetings with the Programming Pastor
    • Support worship center events and mid-week tier one ministry events, when available
    • Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:
  • Must have hands-on experience with technology, preferably in a modern worship and production environment
  • Formal training in technical production of some kind, preferred
  • Must be detail-oriented
  • Leadership skills: possess the capacity to teach, coach, and effectively encourage those involved in the weekend services or those seeking to be involved. Must be able to support the service and make decisions to do so. Must be level-headed and composed under pressure-able to calmly troubleshoot issues as they arise and lead volunteers and staff through problems that may arise in the middle of service
  • Communication skills: Communicate effectively and efficiently with multiple parties (Programming Pastor, Lead Pastor, Production Staff, Production Volunteers, Audio Engineers, Campus Pastors, Hosts, Worship Staff, Worship Volunteers, First Impressions, etc.)
  • Flexibility: able to pivot and make decisions quickly, as necessary, to create an excellent weekend experience for both the congregation and the volunteers

A role model in personal life:
  • Align with Central Christian Church's vision and values and be committed to doing Central no harm
  • Growing in your relationship with Christ
  • Develop unique evangelism opportunities within and outside the Church

Model biblical integrity in all things:
  • Adhere to and encompass the qualities and characteristics required of Central Christian Church employees, defined by the Employee Handbook and the staff core values
  • Financially support the vision of Central Christian Church by faithfully giving at least 10% of gross income
  • Be an active Owner at Central Christian Church, making every effort to uphold the three core values of Central: Jesus First, People Always, and Made for More

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
At Central, we are blessed to have an extraordinary team of people pursuing our goal of leading people to discover and fully own faith in Jesus. We value each individual and strive to maintain a work environment based on our staff values - Jesus First, Same Team, Make it Better, Give it Away, Feedback Matters, and Healthy Hustle.

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