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Central Christian Church

Worship Pastor

Mesa, AZ · On-site

Lead Worship Pastor Status: Full Time, Exempt Position Summary: The Area Worship Pastor plays a key ... Meeting regularly with volunteers * Assist Student Worship Pastor with CSM as needed * Support the ...

Catalyst Church

Student Pastor

Jacksonville, NC · On-site

Job Details Catalyst Church is seeking a talented Student Pastor for a full-time position. This ... * Assist with church-wide events and initiatives, ensuring student ministry integration and ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time assistant 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.

What is the difference between Full Time Assistant Pastor vs Associate Pastor?

AspectFull Time Assistant PastorAssociate Pastor
CredentialsTypically requires a Master of Divinity or similar theological degreeUsually requires a theological degree, often similar to Assistant Pastor
Work EnvironmentChurch settings, assisting senior pastors in various ministriesChurch leadership, often overseeing specific ministries or programs
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across many denominations for supporting rolesCommon in larger churches with multiple pastoral staff
Search & Comparison IntentOften searched by those seeking entry-level or supporting pastoral rolesOften searched by those looking for more senior or specialized pastoral positions

While both roles require theological education and serve in church settings, a Full Time Assistant Pastor typically supports senior pastors and focuses on assisting with various ministries. An Associate Pastor may have more responsibilities and oversee specific departments, often in larger churches. The roles are closely related but differ mainly in scope and seniority.

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Discipleship Pastor

Venture Christian Church

Carmel, IN

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

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 one another by building community through a strong, healthy, and growing discipleship ministry. This includes the development and execution of spiritual pathways, group leader identification and recruitment, small group/adult class curriculum development, and ongoing leadership and coaching of group leaders and teachers.


Responsibilities

  • Lead a team in the development and growth of a strong discipleship ministry, fostering community involvement and spiritual growth.
  • Implement regular leader and participant recruitment methods and processes, resulting in steady increases in small group and class participation.
  • Plan and execute regular connection events as a means of bridging the gap between attraction environments and deepening environments.
  • Function as the overall leader of discipling opportunities and discipleship leader development.
  • Foster a strong and active network of leaders, members, and individuals interested in becoming part of the church's discipleship ministry.
  • Create promotional materials and methods that ensure everyone is aware of the discipleship ministry, its purpose and importance, and how to get connected.
  • Identify, develop, and/or select curriculum and other study materials and tools.
  • Drive and coordinate regular spiritual growth journeys as part of the church's weekend service planning and design processes.
  • Serve as a staff liaison to volunteer-led women's and men's ministries.
  • Function as a member of the church's pastoral staff, preaching, performing baptisms, weddings, funerals, etc., as part of a rotation schedule.
  • Assist in developing an annual departmental budget and managing spending to budget.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Success Indicators for the Discipleship Pastor

  • Congregants have a clear understanding of their spiritual formation pathway and consistently pursue their next steps.
  • Group leaders/teachers are equipped to shepherd and pastorally care for those within their community
  • New discipleship methods and curriculum are continually researched and vetted, making this person a lifelong learner.


Position Structure and Level

  • Reports To: Executive Pastor
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Category: Regular Full-Time
  • Staff Designation: Lead Pastoral Staff

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