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Hope Church

Outreach Director

Springfield, MO · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Design and lead both seasonal and ongoing outreach efforts * Evaluate effectiveness and ... Collaborate with pastors, staff, and leadership teams to align outreach efforts Community ...

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How much do lead pastor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for lead pastor in Springfield, MO is $58,115.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,500.00 and $59,100.00 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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Facilities Substitute - Multi Campus (PT)

JAMES RIVER CHURCH

Ozark, MO

$33K - $41K/yr

Part-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The Facilities Substitute works to support daily custodial tasks, especially during event and staff absences. This role is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and overall appearance of the James River Church Campuses and may be scheduled to work days, evenings, and nights. This role is required to pick up three shifts in a quarter or pick up one shift monthly.


Essential Responsibilities & Duties

  • Implement actions and execute processes necessary to meet goals and promote continual improvement.
  • Involved in maintaining inventory of custodial supplies as directed by the Supervisor.
  • Maintain organization and cleanliness of custodial equipment, supplies, and other work areas as directed by the Supervisor.
  • Have a working knowledge of the Church Calendar.
  • Provide facilities, custodial, and setup support for day to day, and including large Special Events, as noted in the Church Calendar, and directed by the Supervisor.
  • Light maintenance work if the skillset dictates. 
  • Complete all assigned daily and weekly checklists and reports as directed by the Supervisor.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned and required.


Internal employees: 

  • Your primary job remains your top priority.
  • You cannot exceed 40 total work hours per week.
  • Custodial Sub shifts must not interfere with your primary job.
  • Before picking up Custodial Sub shifts, confirm your availability with your supervisor if you are currently on staff.

Requirements

  • Ability to lift 40lbs.

This role is required to:

  • Pick up at least three shifts per quarter, or
  • Pick up one shift monthly.
  • Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination from this position.


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Basic knowledge of operation and maintenance of custodial equipment.
  • Solid organizational skills including attention to detail. 
  • Possess effective human relations and communication skills to work proactively with staff, congregation, and community.
  • Ability to make independent decisions.
  • Ability to clearly understand, interpret, and execute both oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to read and correctly interpret SDS (Safety Data Sheets). 
  • Exhibit good judgment, honesty, integrity, responsibility, and punctuality through the utilization of professional work standards. 
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervising personnel, co-workers, and the public. 
  • Be able to manage multiple projects at once with no decline in quality control.
  • Flexibility with working in a culture of improvement.


Code of Conduct and Character

James River Church is Pastor-led, and staff driven with board oversight. James River Church staff are expected and considered to share in the responsibility of practicing and propagating the Christian gospel message and upholding the doctrine of the Church (the employer), as stated on our website and in our Bylaws. As leaders and ministers of the gospel, staff therefore agree to the following:

1. Develop and maintain a close personal walk with the Lord including:

     a. Daily devotional time with the Lord.

     b. Daily dependence on the empowerment of the Spirit.

2. Develop a strong marriage and family life. This includes:

     a. Communicating and sharing with your spouse.

     b. Spending time together on days off and when extra time is available.

3. Keep personal finances in order with no delinquencies.

4. Attend all regularly scheduled services in the church. Special services and functions will be required as deemed necessary by the Lead Pastor.

5. Maintain a high level of personal integrity, honesty, and confidentiality in dealing both with the staff and congregation.

6. Maintain a Christian outlook and attitude at all times.

7. Maintain loyalty to the staff and church, actively promoting unity within the church.



HEART BEHIND ALL WE DO


JOY

Smile at EVERYONE you encounter! 

   "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" Phil 4:4 (NIV) 

   "In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." Ps 16:11 (ESV) 


ENTHUSIASM

Be enthusiastic about your role, about the church, & about what God is doing in your life and in the church.   

   "Zeal for your house has consumed me..." Ps 69:9 (ESV) 

   "I was overjoyed when they said, 'Let's go up to the house of the Lord.'" Ps 122:1 (TPT) 


ENCOURAGEMENT

Be encouraging with your countenance, with your words, and with your actions to the team and to everyone you connect with as you serve! 

   "So encourage each other and build each other up..." 1 Thess 5:11 (NLT) 

   "...Look for the best in each other, and always do your best to bring it out." 1 Thess 5:15 (MSG) 


LOVE AND CARE

Show compassion & represent the love of Jesus! 

   "Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God." 1 John 4:7 (NLT)

   "Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other." Jn 13:34 (NLT) 


SERVANT - MINDED

How can we help you with what you need? If needed, connect the individual to someone who can help. 

   "God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another." 1 Pt 4:10 (NLT) 

   "For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many." Mt 20:28 (NLT) 

   "...Through love serve and seek the best for one another." Ga 5:13 (AMP) 


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