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Cornerstone Church

Church Planter

Ames, IA

... a FULL-TIME staff position Job Responsibilities * Prepare yourself for church planting - Regular development via coaching and self-led reading, studying, etc - Assessment and other necessary ...

Cornerstone Church

Church Planter

Ames, IA · On-site

... a FULL-TIME staff position Job Responsibilities * Prepare yourself for church planting - Regular development via coaching and self-led reading, studying, etc - Assessment and other necessary ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time 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 is the difference between Full Time Church Planting vs Part Time Church Planting?

AspectFull Time Church PlantingPart Time Church Planting
CredentialsTypically requires theological degrees or certifications, experience in ministryMay require similar credentials but often less extensive
Work EnvironmentDedicated, full-time ministry setting, often in a new communityPart-time commitment, often alongside other employment or responsibilities
Employer & Industry UsageChurch planting organizations, denominational networksSame organizations, but with reduced hours and responsibilities

Full Time Church Planting involves a dedicated, full-time commitment to establishing and growing a new church, often requiring specific credentials and a focused work environment. Part Time Church Planting allows individuals to participate with fewer hours, balancing other responsibilities. Both roles are vital in church growth strategies but differ mainly in time commitment and intensity.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a full time church planter?

To thrive as a Full Time Church Planter, you typically need a background in theology or ministry, leadership experience, and a passion for community outreach. Familiarity with church management software, digital communication tools, and sometimes denominational training or ordination is common. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and resilience are crucial for building relationships and navigating the challenges of starting a new congregation. These abilities are vital for effectively growing a faith community, fostering engagement, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the church plant.

What is full time church planting?

Full time church planting refers to the dedicated work of starting and establishing new churches, typically as a primary occupation. Individuals involved in this role focus on building a spiritual community, organizing worship services, outreach, discipleship, and leadership development. Church planters often work in areas with little or no existing church presence, seeking to grow a new congregation and foster faith within the community. This role requires strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and a deep commitment to the mission of church growth.

What are some common challenges faced in a full time church planting role, and how can they be managed?

Full-time church planters often encounter challenges such as building a core team from scratch, establishing community trust, and securing sustainable funding. These hurdles require strong relationship-building skills, adaptability, and strategic planning. Collaborating with local leaders, seeking mentorship from experienced planters, and maintaining clear communication with supporters can help manage these challenges effectively. Additionally, staying flexible and open to feedback allows church planters to adjust their approach as the community's needs evolve.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Church Planting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 64% Full Time, 33% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,166 per year, or $21.2 per hour.

Missions and Church Planting Minister

Providence Church

Knoxville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Position Title: Missions and Church Planting Minister

Pay Type: Full Time Salary, Exempt (considered self-employed by IRS)

Reports To: Executive Minister

PURPOSE

To oversee, organize, and implement the church's mission through local, regional, and international missions, with a focus on training indigenous leaders to plant disciple-making churches that plant disciple-making churches and develop sustainable short-term trips.

KEY RESULTS AREA

The Missions and Church Planting Minister has the satisfaction of knowing that they are contributing to the missional discipleship of everyone.

  • Integrate the Church’s Mission Statement into every aspect of Missions and Church Planting.
  • Cultivate a healthy and effective missional culture at Providence.
  • Establish relational and generosity discipleship in every church plant of Providence.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

  • Work in unity with the elders to oversee the church planting and missions ministry of the church.
  • Provide leadership and development of the mission leadership team (Directional Leadership Team or DLT).
  • With the help of the DLT, cultivate and empower a disciple-making and church-planting culture.
  • Train and help execute strategies of multiplication for making disciples through relational discipleship groups. (Participate in one yourself).
  • Cultivate and build a prayer relationship with our missional partners.
  • Understand and promote the church’s philosophy and strategy of missions, centered on planting disciple-making churches that plant disciple-making churches.
  • Equip and empower members of Providence to be unleashed to help plant disciple-making churches.
  • Engage, equip, and empower Providence in equipping Disciple Makers amongst the unreached and less reached around the world in a healthy and effective way.
  • Keep all missions and church planting efforts and projects aligned with the mission and vision of the church.
  • Maintain and plan budgets to align with the mission of the church.
  • Communicate regularly with the elders regarding church planting and mission ideas.
  • Develop a strategy to maintain visibility and champion our partners.

Church Planting

  • Lead the church in supporting new church plants.
  • Identify locations / opportunities for church plans.
  • Identify and oversee assessment and training of church planters.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with church plant leadership.

Local / Regional / International Missions

  • Maintain ongoing communication with our ministry partners.
  • Invest in new partners consistent with our mission.
  • Evaluate and assess partners annually to ensure missional efforts and resources are stewarded well.
  • Establish international and domestic mission trips that focus on planting disciple-making churches and training disciple-making leaders.
  • Leverage mission trips to expose our people to disciple-making in other cultures.
  • Visit potential partners for church planting.

 

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPECTATIONS

A detailed list of expectations may be found in the Providence Employee Policy Manual on Page 9, entitled Providence Staff Statement of Ethics. In addition, the person in this position must:

  • Be supportive of elder leadership.
  • Spend regular time with God in his word and prayer, walk in the Spirit, be sensitive to God’s leadership, and pray for Providence Church.
  • Participate in church staff meetings and other meetings required by the Elders.
  • Have a Bachelor's Degree; Master's Degree (or working towards) is PREFERRED.
  • Have a minimum of 3 years previous experience related to this position.
  • Seek personal improvement. Find ways to improve personal productivity. Understand and implement new or better methodologies for accomplishing the church’s mission.
  • Be detailed oriented, flexible, and decisive, with the ability to organize and coordinate work, set priorities, delegate, build consensus, and meet deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; establish effective working relationships with others.
  • An ability to work with a wide variety of people, including those of different generations, ethnic backgrounds, and socio-economic levels.
  • Documented record of participation in a variety of mission efforts, including domestic and international mission trips.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • High level of motivation and personal accountability.
  • A willingness to learn new tasks and functions.
  • Proven ability to recruit, train, and effectively lead congregation, staff, and volunteers to embrace a multiplication attitude.
  • Elder and congregation approval required for this position.