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Stateline Church

Small Groups Pastor

Rockford, IL · On-site

Adult Ministry Pastor Hours: Full-Time Status: Full-Time, Exempt DESCRIPTION: The Small Groups ... Minimum 3-5 years of pastoral experience in small group or adult ministry leadership preferred.

Stateline Church

Small Groups Pastor

Rockford, IL · On-site

Adult Ministry Pastor Hours: Full-Time Status: Full-Time, Exempt DESCRIPTION: The Small Groups ... Minimum 3-5 years of pastoral experience in small group or adult ministry leadership preferred.

Union Church

Campus Pastor - DMV

Glen Burnie, MD · On-site

The Campus Pastor must be confidently called and passionate about Union, the vision, our contagious ... Appointments with small group leaders, Dream Team, potential leadership * Evaluate connection cards ...

Union Church

Campus Pastor - DMV

Glen Burnie, MD

The Campus Pastor must be confidently called and passionate about Union, the vision, our contagious ... Appointments with small group leaders, Dream Team, potential leadership * Evaluate connection cards ...

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How much do small group pastor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for small group 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.

What are some common challenges a Small Group Pastor may face in their day-to-day responsibilities?

Small Group Pastors often encounter challenges such as balancing the needs of diverse group members, managing group dynamics, and ensuring consistent engagement across multiple small groups. Facilitating open communication, handling sensitive or confidential issues, and supporting volunteer leaders with varying levels of experience are also common aspects of the role. You may need to coordinate logistics for group meetings, encourage participation, and mediate conflicts to create a healthy, supportive environment. Adaptability, problem-solving, and a compassionate approach are important to succeed in addressing these challenges and nurturing a thriving community.

What does a Small Group Pastor do?

A Small Group Pastor oversees the development and growth of small group ministries within a church. They recruit, train, and support small group leaders, ensuring that groups foster spiritual growth, community, and discipleship. They also help structure groups, create curriculum, and provide pastoral care. Their goal is to encourage deeper connections among members and strengthen the overall church community.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Small Group Pastor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Small Group Pastor, you need a background in ministry or theology, experience with group facilitation, and a strong understanding of discipleship and church community dynamics. Familiarity with church management software, communication platforms, and basic event planning tools is valuable. Exceptional interpersonal skills, empathy, active listening, and leadership are key soft skills that set top candidates apart. These skills are vital for fostering meaningful connections, guiding spiritual growth, and effectively leading and supporting both group members and volunteer leaders.

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Central Students Group Pastor

Lakepointe Church

Rockwall, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Who you are:
You are a student ministry leader with a passion for helping students grow in a life-changing relationship with Jesus through meaningful small group connections. You enjoy equipping and coaching adult leaders, developing engaging discipleship resources, and creating environments where students can become passionate worshippers, grounded in God's Word, and rich in authentic relationships. Through strategic programming, leader development, and curriculum creation, you seek to ensure every student has opportunities to belong, grow, and take their next step in faith.
What you'll do:
  • Research, curate, and create content for and partner to effectively onboard new small group leaders
  • Research, curate, and create content for leader training resources for new and existing Lakepointe Student Serve Team members
  • Establish the overall programming for United that will ensure that every student has a dynamic small group experience
  • Develop small group experiences and curate/write content for students who want grow deeper in their faith (Rooted)
  • Develop small group experiences and curate/write content for new believers to grow in their relationship with Jesus
  • Establish the overall programming for events that will set students up to have meaningful small group experience at each event
  • Have a presence at each campus providing coaching and feedback on how to accomplish the vision of Lakepointe Students
  • Establish the overall programming for Student Connect ensuring that all content has a scope and sequence that will accomplish the objectives of the ministry
Skills & Experience you've had:
  • Previous experience leading a large student ministry preferred
  • Leadership, teaching, counseling education/experience
  • Prior supervision of other student pastors preferred
Embody all Lakepointe Leadership Behaviors:
  • Love and follow Jesus
  • Honor up, down, and all around
  • Make it fun
  • Reject good for great
  • Whatever it takes
  • Love Lakepointe

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT:
By submitting my resume to Lakepointe Church for potential employment I acknowledge that if hired, I will be an employment-at-will employee. I will be subject to dismissal or discipline without notice or cause, at the discretion of the employer. I understand that no representative of the church, other than the Director of Human Resources, Senior Pastor, or Elder Board have the authority to change the terms of an at-will employment and that any change can only occur with written notification.
OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Lakepointe Church's employment policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age or national origin. At Lakepointe Church, every staff member is expected to be a fully engaged member of Lakepointe. The ability to represent and uphold Lakepointe's beliefs and leadership behaviors is a job requirement, therefore, all candidates will be addressed on their ability to meet these requirements during the recruitment process. To gain a deeper understanding of our beliefs, please explore our website.
E-VERIFY:
Lakepointe Church uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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