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Castleton United Methodist Church

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Family Ministries Coordinator

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$20K - $25K/yr

Reports directly to the Senior Pastor. Key Areas of Responsibility: * Sunday Morning Programming ... United Methodist Church and is age-appropriate. * Provide or arrange required training on all ...

Indiana Wesleyan University

Admissions Counselor

Marion, IN · On-site

$38K - $51K/yr

... pastors, and alumni to assist in recruiting * Meet with and host prospective students and their ... Thoroughly evaluate all travel efforts to improve systems and methods on an ongoing basis * Readily ...

Indiana Wesleyan University

Admissions Counselor

Marion, IN

$38K - $51K/yr

... pastors, and alumni to assist in recruiting * Meet with and host prospective students and their ... Thoroughly evaluate all travel efforts to improve systems and methods on an ongoing basis * Readily ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for methodist pastor in Indiana is $46,284.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $54,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Methodist pastor?

A Methodist Pastor is a clergy member who leads a Methodist congregation by preaching, teaching, and providing spiritual guidance. They conduct worship services, administer sacraments like baptism and communion, and offer pastoral care to members. Methodist Pastors also oversee church operations, support community outreach, and help grow the church’s mission. They are typically ordained through the Methodist Church and follow its doctrines and traditions.

What are the typical weekly responsibilities of a Methodist pastor?

A Methodist Pastor’s week commonly includes preparing and delivering Sunday sermons, leading Bible studies or small groups, providing pastoral counseling, and overseeing church administration. Additionally, you may coordinate community outreach events, visit congregation members in hospitals or homes, and collaborate with church staff and volunteers to plan worship services and ministries. The role balances spiritual leadership with administrative duties, offering variety and meaningful engagement with the church community. This structure allows pastors to nurture both the spiritual and organizational life of the congregation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Methodist pastor?

To thrive as a Methodist Pastor, you need theological education, sermon preparation skills, and pastoral care experience, usually supported by a Master of Divinity degree and denominational ordination. Familiarity with church management software, worship planning tools, and denominational guidelines is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, leadership ability, and public speaking help pastors connect with congregants and lead church initiatives. These skills enable effective ministry, foster community growth, and ensure the church’s spiritual and organizational health.

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Infographic showing various Methodist Pastor job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 7% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,284 per year, or $22.3 per hour.

Discipleship Pastor

Venture Christian Church

Carmel, IN

Full-time

Re-posted 13 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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