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How much do executive pastor jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive pastor in High Ridge, MO is $50,680.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,600.00 and $55,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as an Executive Pastor, you need strong leadership, organizational management, and theological knowledge, typically supported by a degree in ministry or theology and significant church leadership experience. Familiarity with church management software, budgeting tools, and HR systems is often required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, strategic vision, and adaptability help an Executive Pastor effectively lead staff, manage resources, and support the congregation. These skills are vital for ensuring smooth church operations, fostering growth, and aligning ministry efforts with the church's mission.

How does an Executive Pastor balance administrative duties with spiritual leadership within a church setting?

An Executive Pastor often juggles both strategic administrative responsibilities—such as overseeing staff, managing budgets, and coordinating church operations—and providing spiritual leadership to the congregation and staff. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to align administrative functions with the church's mission and vision. Executive Pastors typically collaborate closely with the Senior Pastor and ministry leaders, ensuring that practical decisions support the church’s overall spiritual goals. This dual focus can be challenging but also provides unique opportunities for growth in both leadership and ministry impact.

What are Executive Pastors?

Executive Pastors are church leaders responsible for overseeing the administrative, operational, and strategic functions of a church. They often work alongside the Senior Pastor to implement the church's vision by managing staff, finances, facilities, and daily operations. Executive Pastors help ensure that the church runs smoothly, so ministry leaders and pastors can focus on spiritual care and teaching. Their role bridges the gap between ministry and management, often requiring strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

What is the difference between Executive Pastor vs Associate Pastor?

AspectExecutive PastorAssociate Pastor
ResponsibilitiesOversees church operations, staff management, strategic planningPreaches, provides spiritual guidance, assists senior pastors
CredentialsTypically seminary degree, leadership experienceReligious education, pastoral training
Work EnvironmentAdministrative offices, leadership meetingsWorship services, community outreach

The Executive Pastor focuses on church administration and leadership, while the Associate Pastor primarily handles spiritual duties and congregation support. Both roles require pastoral credentials, but the Executive Pastor emphasizes organizational management, making it distinct from the more ministry-focused Associate Pastor position.

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Infographic showing various Executive Pastor job openings in High Ridge, MO as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 3% As Needed, 5% Full Time, 54% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 33% Contract. Highlights an 7% Physical, and 93% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,680 per year, or $24.4 per hour.

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Summary

The Faith Kids Global Pastor will lead the Faith Kids ministry team by providing leadership, vision and direction that creates a life giving atmosphere of vibrant and enticing discipleship and evangelism for the children, parents, and Dream Team for all our campuses. The Faith Kids Global Pastor is responsible for maintaining excellence across all campuses, and works closely with the Faith Kids Campus Directors in the execution, management and direction of each campus.

This position requires its primary duty be the performance of work requiring advanced knowledge, defined as work which is predominantly intellectual in character and which includes work requiring the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Personal:

  • Maintain the God ordained priorities in your life putting Jesus Christ at the center of everything including your spouse, children, and the ministry
  • Passionate about tithing at least 10% of your income to what God is doing through the vision of Faith Church
  • Invest in and lead a Faith Church connect group
  • Be responsible for developing & multiplying Dream Team
  • Avoid the appearance of evil, let no hint of immorality exist and conduct life with the upmost of integrity in all situations
  • Attend services regularly with your entire family
  • Maintain loyalty to the vision and staff of Faith Church and always protect the unity God has given this church
  • Believes and operates in the gifts of the Spirit
  • Wholeheartedly believes in the empowerment of women in Pastoral leadership
  • Fully devoted follower of Christ
  • Person of Godly character and integrity
  • Loves Faith Church and lives our vision and culture
  • In alignment with "What We Believe" and "Leadership Core Values"
  • Attend weekly Staff Meeting
  • Personal social media posts in regards to Church activity must be aligned exclusively with Faith Church

General:

  • Set yearly series schedule, and coordinating set design and curriculum
  • Oversee implementation of policies and enforce compliance.
  • Endure children's ministry facility standards at their campus are maintained by visiting each campus monthly and evaluating staff, dream teamers, check-in/out, and overall experience
  • Analyze effectiveness ofprogramming and adjust as needed.
  • Help develop and maintain all security standards.
  • Track growth for future development.
  • Seek opportunities to connect within local schools and community.
  • Oversee quality of services.
  • Help in development of ministry events including Fall Family Bash, Summer Camp,Christmas Events, Volunteer Grow Nights, etc.
  • Provide oversight for Faith Church Sports programs - basketball, soccer, cheer, etc.
  • Monitor financial stewardship of all kids programs, events and sports programs
  • When necessary, help with new campus launch for Faith Kids department
  • All other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Managing the Daily Operations of aCampus
    You will be responsible for keeping up a daily list on Basecamp that includes goals and assignments pertaining to your teams
  • Meetings

You will be responsible for having meeting with your Directors, providing leadership and performance and program feedback.

  • Reporting

You will be responsible for analyze weekly reports from each campus weekly and proving feedback to the directors.

  • Administrative Duties
    Responsibilities include project management, ministry systems and processes.
  • Curriculum Development Implementation
    You will be responsible for assisting in the development of Faith Kids content andexecution at all campus on the weekends under the guidance of the Executive Pastor.
  • Kids Follow Up
    Oversee follow up with all children that attend campuses including phonecalls, emails, weekend evaluations, birthday cards, etc.
  • Set Execution
    Responsible for overseeing stage tear down and set up for each new series.
  • Faith Kids Worship
    Approve song selection andimplementation, keep a weekly practice going, make sure new music is out to thevolunteers in advance, etc.
  • "What did you learn today?"
    Responsible for insuring that series cards and Family Connect Devotionals areavailable for students and families at all weekend services.
  • Connect Group
    You must host or attend an Connect group.
  • What's in it for Me?
    You will be responsible for ensuring Faith Kids Directors maintain a Rewards System that makes sure thatkids bring their Bible, memorize scriptures and more. Keeping the "Bible Bucks"store fully stocked, attractive, promoted and readyto roll!
  • Volunteer Scheduling, Recruiting, Building Teams
    Lead staff team with strategies for recruiting, scheduling and building the teams.
  • Service Planning through PCO
    Each service should include the following elements: Worship, Prayer, CreativeElement, Game Take Home Sheet, Message
  • Summer Camp
    Planning and execution and implementation of ourannual Summer Camp program.
  • Update and Maintain Faith Kids Policy and Procedures
    Keeping Policy and Procedures up to date is a must! You'll be entrusted withkeeping these readily available for all staff and volunteers.
  • Mascots
    You will be responsible for ensuring mascots are scheduled at each campus weekly.
  • Bounce Houses
    Oversight of a team of people to set them up, keepingthem in good working order, and filing permits with the city for usage!
  • Grow Team Nights
    You will be responsible for assisting in the development and execution ofour monthly volunteer team nights.
  • Faith Kids SPORTS
    You will also be responsible for the development and execution of ourSoccer, Basketball and Cheerleading program.
  • It's all about the Weekend!
    It will be your responsibility to oversee and make sure that your campushas the Faith Kids culture, vibe and excellent experience! From theplanning to the execution you'll monitor the entire weekend program! Utilize weekly reports to monitor this at campuses you aren't attending.
  • Check In and Check Out
    Safety first! You'll be responsible for making sure that Check In andCheck Out to Faith Kids is smooth and done in excellence according toFaith Kids policies and procedures.
  • Technical Gear
    You'll be responsible for ensuring your team maintains an inventory list of Technical Gear andreport to the Tech Director when a piece of gear is acting up or you needtechnical support at your campus.
  • All Hands on Deck!
    The Kids Ministry Team will be asked to jump in and help on differentchurch wide initiatives. You are responsible to have a good attitude andjump in when asked!

Competencies

  1. Must have a heart for the Church and be a mature follower of Christ.
  2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  3. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  4. Solid understanding of current trends in children's ministry.
  5. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  6. Experience leading teams or groups
  7. Strong administrative skills
  8. Ability to work independently.
  9. Work well under pressure
  10. Enjoys a fast paced environment

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment (routinely uses standard office equipment)

Physical Demands
Office time is mostly a sedentary role (stationary at desk and working on a computer); during services and events, must have high energy for multiple hour segments.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
The weekly schedule will include 40-45 hours per week and will be the same every week. In addition to your regular weekly hours you will be asked to participate in events that will occasionally include evening or weekend hours, as there are continual seasons where it will be necessary to exceed these minimum hours (i.e., Christmas, Easter, Strategic Planning, are just some examples and do not encompass all of the extended hours opportunities). These hours can/will fluctuate.

Sunday: Varies based on assigned campus

Monday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (rotation week 11:00AM - 9:00PM)

Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Friday: Off

Saturday: Off (rotation week 3:00pm - 7:00pm)

Travel
Campus to campus local travel and occasional overnight trips will be expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

  1. Level of experience: Intermediate (practical application)
  2. 3+ years of multi-site kids ministry leadership experience
  3. Ministry centered Bachelor's degree

Preferred Education and Experience

  1. Pastoral credentials

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.