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As of Jul 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for ordained pastor in the United States is $60,902.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,000.00 and $69,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are ordained pastors?

Ordained pastors are individuals who have been officially recognized and authorized by a religious denomination or church to perform spiritual leadership duties, such as preaching, administering sacraments, and providing pastoral care. Ordination usually involves a formal process that may include theological education, practical training, and a ceremony of laying on of hands. Ordained pastors are entrusted with guiding congregations, leading worship services, and offering support during significant life events like weddings, baptisms, and funerals.

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

To thrive as an Ordained Pastor, you need a formal theological education, ordination credentials, and a deep understanding of religious doctrine and pastoral care. Familiarity with church management software, public speaking tools, and biblical study resources is often required. Strong soft skills such as empathy, leadership, active listening, and conflict resolution help pastors build trust and guide their congregations effectively. These skills and qualities are essential for providing spiritual guidance, fostering community, and managing the diverse needs of a faith-based organization.

What are some of the most common challenges faced by ordained pastors in their daily ministry?

Ordained pastors often balance multiple responsibilities, from preparing sermons and leading worship services to providing pastoral care and managing church administration. One common challenge is meeting the diverse spiritual and emotional needs of congregation members while maintaining personal well-being and boundaries. Additionally, pastors frequently collaborate with church staff, volunteers, and community organizations, which requires strong communication and conflict resolution skills. Adapting to changing congregational dynamics and societal expectations can also present ongoing challenges in the role.

What is the difference between Ordained Pastor vs Minister?

AspectOrdained PastorMinister
CredentialsRequires ordination, theological education, and licensingVaries; may or may not require formal ordination or certification
Work EnvironmentChurches, religious organizations, community eventsChurches, non-profits, community outreach, religious settings
Employer & IndustryReligious institutions, denominationsReligious organizations, community groups, non-profits

While both roles involve spiritual leadership and community service, an Ordained Pastor typically has formal ordination and specific theological training, often serving as the primary leader of a church. A Minister may have similar responsibilities but might not require formal ordination, depending on the organization. Both roles are vital in religious settings, but the path to becoming an Ordained Pastor generally involves more formal credentials.

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Infographic showing various Ordained Pastor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 52% Full Time, 42% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,902 per year, or $29.3 per hour.

Campus Pastor

FAITH CHURCH ST LOUISCOM INC

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Summary:
The Campus Pastor will oversee the life and direction of a Faith Church Campus under the direction and leadership of the Directional Leadership Team. The Campus Pastor must be called and passionate about Faith Church, the vision, contagious culture and strategy of FC and the ability to align staff, key leadership, and dream team members. The Campus Pastor will offer pastoral leadership to the campus as well as ensure that the systems, practices, and policies of the church responsibly and effectively support the ministry activities of Faith Church.
This position requires its primary duty be the performance of work requiring advanced knowledge, defined as work which is predominantly intellectual in character and which includes work requiring the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment.
Faith Church has been ranked one of the fastest growing churches in America for several years in a row. Now we are known as one of the largest, most influential and innovative churches in America. We are one church with seven locations, located in Sunset Hills, Earth City, Weldon Spring, and Ferguson-Florissant, Missouri as well as West Palm Beach and Royal Palm Beach, Florida and Online. Our mission as a contemporary church is to use the latest technology, resources and music in a creative way to be relevant in reaching our world. We are just getting started in doing what God has called this church to do; reaching the world in a creative way so that people connect. . . families grow. . .and lives are changed. This may be your opportunity to be a part of that!
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Personal:
  • Maintain the God ordained priorities in your life putting Jesus Christ at the center of everything including your spouse, children, and the ministry
  • Passionate about tithing at least 10% of your income to what God is doing through the vision of Faith Church
  • Invest in and lead a Faith Church connect group
  • Be responsible for developing & multiplying Dream Team
  • Avoid the appearance of evil, let no hint of immorality exist and conduct life with the upmost of integrity in all situations
  • Attend services regularly with your entire family
  • Maintain loyalty to the vision and staff of Faith Church and always protect the unity God has given this church
  • Believes and operates in the gifts of the Spirit
  • Wholeheartedly believes in the empowerment of women in Pastoral leadership
  • Fully devoted follower of Christ
  • Person of Godly character and integrity
  • Loves Faith Church and lives our vision and culture
  • In alignment with What We Believe and Leadership Core Values
  • Attend weekly Staff Meeting
  • Personal social media posts in regards to Church activity must be aligned exclusively with Faith Church

General:
  • Pastor the Faith Church campus
  • Lead the Campus staff
  • Raise up Dream Team Members
  • Create and implement operational and financial systems

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Lead and add value to Campus and Central team meetings
  • Cast vision and bring leadership to the Dream Team
  • Cast vision for, build, and lead connections systems to plug in FC attenders
  • Implement stage designs for series changes
  • Communicate with all campus leadership teams regarding weekend services
  • Adjust current and build new systems that will create growth at the campus
  • Be available for appointments (counseling, pre-marital, etc.)
  • Prepare a message each week in the event of technological malfunction
  • Have staff, leadership, and Dream team prepped for the weekend
  • Cast vision, lead and pastor weekend services (Welcome, Commitment Time, Offering, etc.)
  • Raise up leaders to cast vision, lead and pastor weekend services
  • Be available for ministry time with individuals
  • Lead/Assist with Growth Track each Sunday
  • Bring leadership to all special events for the campus
  • Bring leadership to small group ministry and growth track
  • Connect with local city and business leaders
  • Ownership of growth metrics for the campus
  • Responsible for understanding, generating and processing all reports as they relate to campus metrics
  • Other duties as assigned.

Competencies
  1. Must have a heart for the Church and be a mature follower of Christ.
  2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  3. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  4. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  5. Experience leading teams or groups
  6. Strong administrative skills
  7. Ability to work independently.
  8. Work well under pressure
  9. Enjoys a fast paced environment

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment (routinely uses standard office equipment)
Physical Demands
Office time is mostly a sedentary role (stationary at desk and working on a computer). During events, must have the ability to lift up to 15 pounds and stay in a prolonged stationary position for long periods of time.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
The weekly schedule will include 40-45 hours per week and will be the same every week. In addition to your regular weekly hours you will be asked to participate in events that will occasionally include evening or weekend hours, as there are continual seasons where it will be necessary to exceed these minimum hours (i.e., Christmas, Easter, Strategic Planning, are just some examples and do not encompass all of the extended hours opportunities). These hours can/will fluctuate.
Sunday: 6:30AM 2:30PM
Monday: 9:00AM 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM 5:00PM (on rotation week will be 11:00AM 9:00PM)
Wednesday: 9:00AM 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM 5:00PM
Friday: Off
Saturday: Off (on rotation week will be 3:00PM -7:00PM)
Travel
Campus to campus local travel and occasional overnight trips will be expected for this position.
Required Education and Experience
  1. Level of experience: Intermediate (practical application)
  2. 5+ years of experience leading in a high-level ministry role
  3. Ministry centered Bachelors degree

Preferred Education and Experience
  1. Pastoral credentials

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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