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Director of Family Ministries

Mount Prospect, IL · On-site

$27K - $30K/yr

Senior Pastor Status : ~30 hrs/wk Vacation: 4 Sundays- PTO Salary: $27,000-$30,000 annually Trinity United Methodist Church - Our Vision and Values: At Trinity, we are a church family that spans ...

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Wichita, KS · On-site

$16 - $21.75/hr

Non-Exempt Reports to Executive Assistant to Senior Administrative Pastor Grade I ($12.40 - $17.90 ... PHYSICAL DEMANDS The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the ...

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As of Jul 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for methodist pastor in the United States is $48,640.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $57,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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.

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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.

What are some typical weekly responsibilities for 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.

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Pastor of Student Ministries

Pastor of Student Ministries

Allegheny Center Alliance Church

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Summary
Provide strategic and pastoral leadership for ACAC Student Ministries by growing students (grades 6th-12th) as disciples of Jesus, developing leaders and teams who shepherd them, and cultivating ministry environments that move students toward resilient faith and active participation in the mission of the church.

Responsibilities
▸ Provide visionary leadership for ACAC Student Ministries (grades 6–12), with a strategic emphasis on Middle School ministry, cultivating environments where students encounter Jesus, grow in community and develop as disciples.
▸ Lead, develop, and shepherd the Student Ministry staff team and volunteer leaders, building a healthy leadership culture that multiplies relational discipleship and sustainable ministry environments.
▸ Shape and implement a cohesive discipleship strategy for middle and high school students that integrates biblical teaching, small groups, mentoring relationships, and outreach opportunities.
▸ Develop age-appropriate teaching environments, gatherings, and experiences that engage students spiritually, intellectually, and relationally.
▸ Equip and mobilize adult leaders and volunteers to serve as small group leaders, mentors, and disciples who invest consistently in students’ spiritual formation.
▸ Cultivate strong relationships with students and parents, fostering clear communication and partnership in the spiritual development of students.
▸ Create and lead opportunities for students to participate in outreach, service, and mission that extend the influence of the gospel within the church, community, and the broader Alliance family.
▸ Steward the Student Ministries budget with integrity and strategic alignment to ministry priorities and discipleship goals, and efficiently execute the administrative responsibilities of the ministry (calendar, communication, expense documentation, etc.)
▸ Develop systems for tracking student engagement, attendance, and relational connection in order to strengthen pastoral care and discipleship pathways.
▸ Collaborate across church departments to integrate Student Ministries into the broader life, worship and mission of ACAC.

Supervision
▸ The Director of Student Ministries will supervise the Assistant Director of Student Ministries.
▸ If a resident/intern is placed within Student Ministries, they will report to the Director of Student Ministries.
Competencies
▸ Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
▸ Building a Successful Team - Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team, facilitating the completion of team goals.
▸ Building Partnerships - Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals.
▸ Coaching - Providing timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.
▸ Developing Others - Planning and supporting the development of individuals’ skills and abilities so that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively.
▸ Innovation - Generating innovative solutions in work situations; trying different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.
▸ Managing Work (includes Time Management) - Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
▸ Planning and Organizing - Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
▸ Strategic Decision Making - Obtaining information and identifying key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal or vision; committing to a course of action to accomplish a long-range goal or vision after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints, and organizational values.
▸ Team Development – Using appropriate methods and interpersonal styles to develop, motivate, and guide a team toward the successful completion of a program/project.
Required Qualifications
▸ Bachelor’s Degree required
▸ Minimum of 3-5 years of related leadership experience at a growing church Organizational Requirements
▸ Must be licensed/accredited as a Christian amp; Missionary Alliance (C amp;MA) worker or willing to enter the process within 6 months of employment
▸ Must indicate agreement with the C amp;MA Statement of Faith
▸ Must become a regularly participating member of ACAC within 90 days of employment

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