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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

WI · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

The Associate Pastor of Discipleship & Administration will serve alongside the Senior Pastor to strengthen the spiritual formation of our congregation and ensure the effective stewardship of the ...

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How much do senior associate pastor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior associate pastor in the United States is $65,380.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,000.00 and $74,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior associate pastor?

Senior Associate Pastors are high-level church leaders who support the senior or lead pastor in overseeing the church's ministry, administration, and operations. They often supervise other pastoral staff, help with preaching, teaching, and pastoral care, and may lead specific ministries or departments. Their role bridges the gap between the senior pastor and the rest of the staff, ensuring the smooth functioning of church programs and initiatives. Senior Associate Pastors typically have significant experience in ministry and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

How does a senior associate pastor typically collaborate with other church staff and ministry leaders?

A Senior Associate Pastor works closely with the lead pastor, ministry teams, and administrative staff to ensure that church operations and programs run smoothly. Collaboration often involves coordinating weekly meetings, developing ministry strategies, and providing mentorship or support to other pastors and ministry leaders. This role regularly requires clear communication to align various ministries with the church's vision, as well as flexibility to step in where needed, such as leading services or managing special projects. Building strong relationships and fostering teamwork are key aspects of success in this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior associate pastor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Associate Pastor, you need strong theological knowledge, ministry experience, and often a seminary degree or equivalent credential. Familiarity with church management software, online communication platforms, and event planning tools is typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, leadership, and the ability to provide compassionate pastoral care help someone stand out in this role. These skills are essential to effectively support the lead pastor, foster community engagement, and ensure the smooth operation of church ministries.

What is the difference between Senior Associate Pastor vs Associate Pastor?

AspectSenior Associate PastorAssociate Pastor
CredentialsTypically requires a Master of Divinity (MDiv) and relevant pastoral experienceUsually requires a similar theological degree and some pastoral experience
Work EnvironmentServes in large churches, often with multiple staff members, taking on significant responsibilitiesWorks in churches of various sizes, often focusing on specific ministries or congregational needs
Role & ResponsibilitiesSupports senior leadership, oversees specific ministries, and may have administrative dutiesAssists senior pastors, leads particular programs, and provides pastoral care

While both roles require theological education and pastoral experience, the Senior Associate Pastor typically holds a higher leadership position with broader responsibilities in larger church settings, whereas the Associate Pastor often focuses on specific ministries or congregational support.

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Infographic showing various Senior Associate Pastor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,380 per year, or $31.4 per hour.

Associate Pastor of Church Planting

Carrboro, NC • On-site

Evangelical Free Church of America
501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Evangelical Free Church of Americaexternal

$60 - $80/hr

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Posted 7 days ago

Job description

The primary role of the associate pastor is to assist the pastoral leadership team to carry out the mission of the church in helping all people find freedom in following Jesus while advancing the vision of church to live missionally and multiply movements of disciplemaking and church planting throughout the Sandhills and beyond.

Position Focus:

The primary focus of this position is church planting. Specifically, being placed as the senior pastor of a local church plant in Moore County within the next two years.

Position Responsibilities:I. Pastor (1 Peter 5:2-3)
  • Lead the flock by example of character and competency of skill as one appointed to exercise authority over the congregation.
  • Protect the flock from false teachers and from spiritual apathy and sin.
  • Steward the flock as one entrusted with the management of the church by the true owner, Jesus Christ.
  • Watch over and defending against attackers, treating injury and wounds, seeking and saving the lost or trapped, loving and sharing their lives to earn their trust.
  • Teach the whole council of God and the complete duties of men; equipping the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up the body of Christ.
  • Help plan, execute and evaluate the weekly worship services.
II. Preach (2 Timothy 4:1-5)
  • Prepare authoritative, expositional sermons where the point of the text is the point of the sermon – make the content of the sermon the Word of God.
  • In preparation for launching a church plant, preach regularly in the weekend worship services (8-10 times a year).
  • Participate in the weekly pre-preach process by providing helpful insight and critical observations of the sermon being prepared.
  • Be diligent to study; devoting adequate time to preparing sermons and submitting to the input of the pastoral team during the pre-preach process.
  • Preach in your own voice with your own personality. Be you.
III. Plant (Acts 9:31)
  • Work alongside the elders, the leadership team, and the lead multiplication catalyst to advance the vision of the church by implementing the multiplication plan.
  • Participate in a nine month church planting cohort with Passion4Planting.
  • Participate in the missional community leader training cohorts as a strategic part of the process of identifying, encouraging and equipping future church plant leaders and leadership teams.
  • Help identify, recruit and equip a core team of 80-150 people who will serve as the launch team for a new church plant.
  • Conduct community surveys and studies to clearly understand the unique demographics, socioeconomics and culture of a particular community in advance of launching a church plant.
  • Build teams of volunteers to lead specific ministry areas in a church plant.
  • Serve as the senior pastor of a church plant.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in pastoral ministry. Master of Divinity is preferred.
  • Experience: Possess 5-7 years of full-time experience in local church ministry or in a directly related field. Church planting experience is strongly preferred.
  • Credentialing: Licensure by the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) is preferred with a willingness to obtain licensure in a reasonable time frame required.
  • Church Membership: Willingness to join the church as a meaningful member.
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