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Slingshot Group

Campus Pastor

Brentwood, TN · On-site

The Campus & Teaching Pastor at The Church at Nolensville serves as the primary shepherd, communicator, and team leader for a thriving regional campus of Brentwood Baptist Church. This leader is ...

MinistryHub

Lead Pastor

Halls, TN · On-site

Are you a relational pastor who loves people well and shepherds with care? * Do you preach God's Word with clarity, conviction, and a heart for the lost? * Are you energized by the opportunity to ...

Compassion Church

Youth Pastor

Waverly, TN · On-site

The Director leads ministry coordinators, leaders and volunteers to pastor and care for students, and participate in community and school involvement. They also lead their student ministry to ...

Compassion Church

Youth Pastor

Waverly, TN

The Director leads ministry coordinators, leaders and volunteers to pastor and care for students, and participate in community and school involvement. They also lead their student ministry to ...

Compassion Church

Youth Pastor

Waverly, TN · On-site

The Director leads ministry coordinators, leaders and volunteers to pastor and care for students, and participate in community and school involvement. They also lead their student ministry to ...

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for pastor job in Tennessee is $55,276.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,800.00 and $63,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Pastor Job vs Minister Job?

AspectPastor JobMinister Job
CredentialsTypically requires theological degree and ordinationMay require similar credentials, but can vary by denomination
Work EnvironmentChurch services, community outreach, counselingReligious services, community programs, sometimes specialized roles
Employer & IndustryReligious organizations, churchesReligious organizations, churches, non-profits

While both roles involve religious leadership and community engagement, a Pastor Job usually refers to the primary leader of a church congregation, whereas a Minister Job can encompass a broader range of religious duties, including specialized roles or support positions within religious organizations.

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Infographic showing various Pastor Job job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,276 per year, or $26.6 per hour.

Assistant Pastor - Community Life Pastor

Brentwood, TN • On-site

The City of Refuge Church Inc
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$1.0K - $20K/yr

Part-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

The Community Life Pastor at The City of Refuge Church develops teams and pathways designed to help people move from a first time visit to a fully engaged member of the TCORC family. In addition, the Community Life Pastor plays a special role on our staff. Our invitation will be empty if we don’t have authentic and supportive relationships as a leadership team. A primary function of the Community Life Pastor position is to Pray, Visit the sick, tend to the Members needs via home-visit, hospital visit, nursing home, ect. This is a Part-time position. Salary will be commensurate with experience

Core Responsibilities

Our Pastor of Community Life helps our members and guests develop richer, more meaningful relationships by:

• Developing teams and pathways that effectively facilitate movement from guest to friend to family (strategies may include, but aren’t limited to Bible Studies, small groups, retreats, conferences, hospitality, ushers, greeters, special events, etc…)

• Developing teams and pathways to help our members become fully engaged (All in Christ, All in community, all involved, all investing, all inviting)

• Working with the Directors to ensure that verbal announcements on Sunday mornings are prioritized and presented in an effective manner

• Working with the Sr. Pastor/Elders to facilitate our annual membership renewal process

Our Pastor of Community Life oversees care for our growing community by…

• Working with the Sr. Pastor to provide oversight for our prayer ministries (altar ministry, prayer requests, etc…)

• Developing teams and strategies to celebrate with and care for our church family

• Developing teams and strategies to walk with individuals and families through significant life events such as weddings, funerals, hospitalizations, crises, professions of faith, baptisms, and dedications

• Ensuring that we have exceptional measures in place to protect our church family physically, emotionally, and spiritually whenever they are under our care.

Ensure effective communication and administration by

• Ensuring that requests for information are responded to promptly, professionally, and warmly (Connection Cards, phone calls, general emails, etc…)

• Ensuring that Community Life resources are well stocked, well organized, and well stewarded

• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies

• Developing and overseeing departmental budgets

Qualifications

• Professes Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord

• Looks to the Bible as their Standard for belief and conduct • Has a mature faith and pursues a God-honoring lifestyle

• Serves from a position of humility – confident, yet coachable

• Is an ordained and Licensed Pastor (or will enthusiastically pursue ordination through TCORC)

• Is able to support the Senior Pastor by providing leadership for the entire staff and congregation in the Senior Pastor’s absence

• Has a proven, God-given capacity to build exceptional teams

• Has a wealth of experience in community-building among both staff and congregants

• Has a pastoral heart, is a great listener, and consistently points people towards reconciliation

• Has strong counseling skills and a list of exceptional referrals

• Has outstanding interpersonal skills

• Has excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

• Is a great listener

• Welcomes feedback

• Is a lifelong learner with a deep hunger for continued growth and development

• Embraces TCORC beliefs, vision, and values

**At least five years of full-time employment as an Associate Pastor is preferred**