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Community Church

Worship Arts Coordinator

Mount Pleasant, MI · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

Staff members are called to model a life of personal discipleship and to reflect the heart of Jesus ... Collaborate with the Campus Pastor and Director of Worship Arts to ensure quality, consistency, and ...

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH

Ministry Intern

Houston, TX · On-site

Student Ministry Internship The Student Ministry Internship supports and enhances the ministry to ... They work under the leadership of the Campus Pastor and the Student Ministry Pastor. General Duties ...

Harvest

Grace Community Church | Detroit

Detroit, MI · On-site

... discipleship, curriculum support, and event leadership. Collaboration with the Youth Pastor and ... church internship/residency program may substitute for formal education. Experience: * Prior ...

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How much do internship discipleship pastor jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for internship discipleship pastor in the United States is $50,840.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $58,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as an Internship Discipleship Pastor, you generally need a background in theology or ministry, a passion for spiritual formation, and experience in mentoring or leading small groups. Familiarity with church management software, Bible study tools, and sometimes formal ministry certifications or seminary coursework is typically required. Strong interpersonal communication, active listening, and the ability to inspire and guide others are crucial soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure effective spiritual growth, relationship-building, and leadership development within the faith community.

What is an Internship Discipleship Pastor?

An Internship Discipleship Pastor is a ministry leader who oversees, mentors, and supports interns in a church or ministry context, focusing on their spiritual growth, leadership development, and practical ministry skills. They design and implement discipleship programs, facilitate small groups, and provide guidance to help interns deepen their faith and prepare for future ministry roles. This position often requires strong leadership, teaching, and pastoral care abilities, as well as a passion for mentoring others in their spiritual journey.

What are some common challenges faced by an Internship Discipleship Pastor when working with diverse groups of interns?

Internship Discipleship Pastors often encounter the challenge of guiding interns from varied backgrounds, each bringing unique perspectives, spiritual maturity levels, and learning styles. Balancing personalized mentorship with group discipleship can require flexibility and strong communication skills. Additionally, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment while maintaining consistent program goals is key to helping all interns grow both personally and spiritually.

What is the difference between Internship Discipleship Pastor vs Youth Ministry Intern?

AspectInternship Discipleship PastorYouth Ministry Intern
CredentialsTypically requires theological education or ministry trainingOften requires high school or college enrollment, some ministry coursework
Work EnvironmentChurch discipleship programs, pastoral settingsYouth groups, church youth programs
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in churches focusing on spiritual growth and leadership developmentCommon in churches with active youth ministries
Search & Comparison IntentTo understand roles in discipleship and pastoral trainingTo explore youth ministry internship opportunities

The Internship Discipleship Pastor focuses on mentoring and developing spiritual growth within a church's discipleship programs, often requiring theological background. In contrast, a Youth Ministry Intern typically assists with youth activities and outreach, often as a stepping stone for future ministry roles. Both roles are vital in church settings but serve different aspects of ministry development.

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Infographic showing various Internship Discipleship Pastor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 17% Internship, 6% As Needed, 4% Full Time, and 73% Part Time. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,840 per year, or $24.4 per hour.

Assistant Pastor of Formation & Community Life

Redeemer Brooklyn

New York, NY • On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Redeemer Brooklyn is a fast growing, dynamic church plant that strives to be a church not for ourselves but for the good of Brooklyn.
Job Title: Assistant Pastor of Formation & Community Life
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Band: 8P
Department: Redeemer Brooklyn
Reports to: Senior Pastor
Work Hours: Full-Time (minimum 40 hours per week), must work on Sundays
Date: March 1, 2026
Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000
Position Summary
The Assistant Pastor will be responsible for multiple ministry areas, including pastoral care, spiritual formation and community groups. This is a key leadership role that will work directly with the Senior Pastor at a fast growing church plant to develop a culture of discipleship, mission and community care while also providing general pastoral leadership to the congregation and staff.
Responsibilities
Community Life, Spiritual Formation & Pastoral Care (70%)
  • Oversee overall community group strategy that is in line with church's vision and mission
  • Collaborate with staff to recruit, equip, mobilize, and train lay leaders.
  • Provide pastoral care, coaching and counseling as needed.
  • In collaboration with Senior Pastor, help develop overall strategy for spiritual formation of congregation that includes oversight of membership process.
  • Teach cohorts and classes, develop teaching content and help write weekly community group studies.
  • General shepherding of the church that includes collaborating with staff on key pastoral issues.
  • Manage and equip multiple staff/interns on the community life team.

Worship Leading & Preaching (15%)
  • Preaching 8-10 times a year, as needed.
  • Lead worship and administer sacraments on Sundays as needed.
  • General pastoral presence on Sundays

Leadership Development (15%)
  • Support the Senior Pastor in developing a healthy Diaconate and Session culture, including oversight of recruitment, training and overall spiritual formation of potential officers.

Qualifications
  • Embraces Redeemer Brooklyn's vision and has a Gospel-oriented heart for New York City. Candidate should be aligned with the core theological principles of Redeemer and the Presbyterian Church of America including the Westminster Standards (Confession of Faith, the Larger and Shorter Catechisms). This position is open to teaching elders ordained in the PCA.
  • People-oriented "shepherd" who invests in relationships and is a community builder.
  • Excellent teaching and preaching gifts.
  • Highly motivated self-starter that can thrive in an urban church plant context.
  • Great discernment and decision making with the ability to factor in multiple viewpoints.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, detail-orientation, time management, and organizational skills.
  • A strong team leader with the ability to motivate and mobilize those they lead.
  • High level of emotional maturity, pleasant demeanor and professional attitude in dynamic environments.
  • Minimum four years of college and a theological degree from an accredited seminary or equivalent. Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum 7-10 years pastoral experience including management of staff.
  • Must be willing to become a Redeemer Brooklyn member.

Full-time members of the Redeemer Brooklyn team, are offered competitive salaries, paid time off, and benefits, to include:
  • Fully paid Medical Plan Premiums for employee-only coverage and nominal costs for dependent coverage
  • Fully paid Dental insurance premiums, with dental buy-up plan option
  • Fully paid Vision insurance premiums
  • 403b Retirement, plus company contribution
  • Redeemer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and basic life insurance
  • Voluntary accident, life, and AD&D policies for employee, spouse, and children
  • Redeemer-funded HSA and HRA with elected high-deductible medical coverage
  • Optional Limited Purpose FSA for dental, vision, and dependent care costs
  • Transit / commuter benefit
  • Counseling benefit

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill set; experience and training; licensure, certifications, and ordination; and other organizational needs.
Use of Hiring Technology
As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help review applications and identify candidates whose qualifications align with the requirements of the role. AI can assist us in evaluating skills, qualifications, experience, or certain keywords. These tools support, but do not replace, human review and decision-making.
While interviewers may record and transcribe interviews using AI tools, we do not utilize AI to evaluate or analyze interview videos. Recording of interviews is done solely for the purpose of note-taking or transcribing the conversation, and human review is conducted of the notes prior to connecting them with an applicant's file. The organization does not utilize Automated Employment Decision Tools to conduct video analysis of any recorded interviews, and is fully compliant with New York City Local Law 144.

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