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Young Life

Mission Staff, Puyallup, WA

Puyallup, WA · On-site

Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development. Leadership Development - "Equipping leaders ... principals, pastors, parents, potential committee members as assigned by the area director ...

Young Life

Mission Staff, Puyallup, WA

Puyallup, WA · On-site

Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development. Leadership Development - "Equipping leaders ... principals, pastors, parents, potential committee members as assigned by the area director ...

Young Life

YL Staff Associate - Seattle, WA

Seattle, WA · On-site

$16 - $20.75/hr

Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development. Leadership Development - "Equipping leaders ... pastors, parents, potential committee members as assigned by the area director. * Learn to plan and ...

Young Life

Staff Associate II, Tacoma, WA

Tacoma, WA

Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development. Leadership Development - "Equipping leaders ... pastors, parents, potential committee members as assigned by the area director. * Learn to plan and ...

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How much do lead pastor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for lead pastor in Maple Valley, WA is $73,920.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,800.00 and $75,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lead pastor?

Lead pastors are the primary leaders of a church, responsible for setting the spiritual direction, preaching sermons, and providing pastoral care to the congregation. They oversee the church's staff and ministries, ensuring that the church's mission and vision are carried out effectively. In addition to spiritual leadership, lead pastors often handle administrative duties, mentor church members, and represent the church in the community.

What does a lead pastor do?

A lead pastor’s duties are to lead their congregation in all forms of spiritual matters. In this career, you organize and lead worship services. You may oversee other pastors or laypeople who work in the church, organize and schedule events, and participate in outreach and community service events, such as running soup kitchens or other volunteer services. As the lead pastor, you are the principal authority of your church, and you represent the church within the wider religious organization with which you affiliate.

What are some common challenges lead pastors face when balancing administrative duties with spiritual leadership?

Lead Pastors often need to juggle a wide range of responsibilities, from sermon preparation and pastoral care to overseeing staff and managing church operations. A common challenge is ensuring that administrative tasks, such as budgeting and team management, do not overshadow time spent on spiritual leadership, prayer, and community engagement. Effective delegation, strong organizational skills, and clear communication within the church staff and leadership team are essential to maintaining this balance. Many churches address this by building a strong support staff and lay leadership to share the load, enabling the Lead Pastor to focus on vision-casting and discipleship.

What is the difference between Lead Pastor vs Associate Pastor?

AspectLead PastorAssociate Pastor
CredentialsTypically requires theological degree, ordination, and pastoral experienceSimilar credentials, often with less experience required
Work EnvironmentLeads the entire church, sets vision, oversees staffSupports Lead Pastor, focuses on specific ministries or congregations
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in churches to denote the primary spiritual leaderUsed in churches for secondary pastoral roles assisting the Lead Pastor

The main difference between a Lead Pastor and an Associate Pastor lies in their responsibilities and authority. The Lead Pastor is the primary spiritual leader, responsible for church vision and overall leadership, while the Associate Pastor supports the Lead Pastor and manages specific ministries. Both roles require similar credentials, but the Lead Pastor holds a higher level of responsibility within the church hierarchy.

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Infographic showing various Lead Pastor job openings in Maple Valley, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,920 per year, or $35.5 per hour.

Youth and Worship Pastor - New Life Fellowship (Graham, WA)

LancasterSearch

Graham, WA • On-site

Full-time

PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

New Life Fellowship (Graham, WA) – Youth and Worship Pastor


The Big Picture

New Life Fellowship (https://www.nlfofgraham.com) seeks a full time Youth and Worship Pastor.



Requirements

Supervisor: Senior Pastor

NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP of GRAHAM, WA

New Life Fellowship of Graham is currently seeking a Youth and Worship Pastor to join its staff. The purpose of New Life Fellowship is to cultivate a ministry based upon the Bible which equips the saints to Glorify God, to Worship Him rightly, and to accomplish His Great Commission through making disciples who lead others to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Title: Youth and Worship Pastor

The Youth and Worship Pastor is one who is gifted and is called to church ministry. He will be overseeing student ministries and the worship portion of Sunday Service for NLF of Graham. He is gifted in working with Junior and Senior High youth through evangelism, discipleship as well as building strong relationship with the student’ parents and overseeing Children’s Ministry. He has a passion for the Word of God and a desire to proclaim the Word of God with conviction and confidence, always moving the Youth and their families towards consistent spiritual growth. He is responsible for planning and coordinating the Worship Ministry of New Life Fellowship Church. The Youth and Worship Leader will be accountable to the Senior Pastor and elders. He will work closely with the Senior Pastor to develop worship services that support and enhance the message of the week.

Youth and Worship Pastor - General Qualifications

● Demonstrated record of conformity to Biblical requirements as found in 1 Timothy 3; Titus 1; and 1 Peter 5

● Willingness to minister in a rural setting that draws from numerous community areas

● Aligned with our church doctrine as set forth in our doctrinal statements

● Aligned with our church polity (a plurality of elder leadership, with the Senior Pastor as elder and ex officio member of all areas of ministry.

● Must become a member of New Life Fellowship Church of Graham.

● Must demonstrate the posture of a humble, teachable, learner that wants to be discipled by the pastoral team.

● Functions as a servant in the church, being available with weekly office hours.

● (Preferred) Married

● (Preferred) Has or is in the process of completing a Certificate or Bachelor of Arts Degree or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biblical Studies

● (Preferred) Leadership experience as Youth and Worship Pastor



Benefits

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The Youth and Worship Pastor will be classified as a full-time employee, with a total package of $85,000-$95,000 (dependent upon experience). Benefits offered will be consistent with the current policy for insurance, paid time off (PTO) and holidays. This is a minimum 40 hour per week position.



The Process

Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:


Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Youth and Worship Pastor at NLF?


Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Youth and Worship Pastor at NLF?


In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the beliefs of NLF?


Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to Jason@no-feepastorsearch.com