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Ecclesia Houston

Campus Pastor - Downtown

Houston, TX · On-site

Equip and empower leaders for small groups, classes, and formation pathways. * Foster growth in ... Executive Pastor * Collaborates with: Central Ministry Leaders (Worship & Gatherings, Family ...

Ecclesia

Campus Pastor - Downtown

Houston, TX

Equip and empower leaders for small groups, classes, and formation pathways. * Foster growth in ... Executive Pastor * Collaborates with: Central Ministry Leaders (Worship & Gatherings, Family ...

CELEBRATION CHURCH

Associate Location Pastor

Austin, TX · On-site

Location Pastor Summary of Role The Associate Location Pastor (ALP) supports the location pastor ... Support on-site small groups for set up, space reservation, and facility request needs * Timecard ...

12Stone Church

Student Pastor

Lawrenceville, GA

... Small Groups (healthy group sizes, correct leaders, casting groups focused vision) • Provide ... pastors" of their groups • Recruit, Equip, and Empower Student Leaders Spiritual Criteria: • ...

12stone Church

Student Pastor

Lawrenceville, GA · On-site

... Small Groups (healthy group sizes, correct leaders, casting groups focused vision) • Provide ... pastors" of their groups • Recruit, Equip, and Empower Student Leaders Spiritual Criteria: • ...

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How much do small groups pastor jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for small groups 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 does a Small Groups Pastor do?

A Small Groups Pastor oversees the development, growth, and health of small group ministries within a church. They recruit and train group leaders, create resources for discipleship, and encourage community engagement. Their role includes fostering spiritual growth, ensuring alignment with the church’s vision, and supporting members in building meaningful relationships. They may also organize events, provide pastoral care, and assess group effectiveness.

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

To thrive as a Small Groups Pastor, you need a solid background in theology or ministry, experience in leading and developing small groups, and often a bachelor’s degree in ministry or a related field. Familiarity with church management software, online communication platforms, and event coordination tools is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, and the ability to inspire and shepherd volunteers are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies are vital for effectively nurturing community, supporting spiritual growth, and ensuring the health and expansion of small group ministries.

What are some common challenges a Small Groups Pastor might face and how can they be addressed?

Small Groups Pastors often encounter challenges such as maintaining member engagement, developing volunteer leaders, and ensuring the groups reflect the diversity and needs of the congregation. Navigating varying personalities and spiritual backgrounds can require flexibility and strong conflict-resolution skills. Proactive communication, ongoing leader training, and regularly updating group offerings are some effective ways to address these challenges. Many pastors also find it valuable to foster relationships with other church staff and integrate their small group ministry with the larger church vision. Embracing these strategies can help create a thriving, supportive, and growing small group environment.

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Infographic showing various Small Groups Pastor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 88% Part Time, and 6% Temporary. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,640 per year, or $23.4 per hour.

Young Adult Pastor/Ministry Lead

River Valley Church

Burnsville, MN • On-site

$26K - $28K/yr

Part-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Job Description
Position Summary
As a part of the Next Gen team, the Young Adults Pastor/Ministry Lead is required to perform a range of duties including team leadership, strategy creation and implementation, empowerment, and goal-setting for the broader Young Adults ministry.
Anticipated Weekly Hours: 20
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Young Adults Pastor/Ministry Lead is required to perform a range of duties including, but not limited to:
  • Responsible for inspirational leadership and ongoing development of the Young Adults ministry
    • Strategically develop the ongoing trajectory of Young Adults
    • Coordinate seasonal all campus Young Adult Events
    • Lead key volunteers to create connection and community among River Valley's young adult population
  • Manage the on-going leadership development pipeline within Young Adults
    • Identify, recruit and train up new Campus Volunteer Leads to build the small group culture for Young Adults of each campus.
    • Pursue ongoing expansion of pipeline to ensure current leaders are growing and flourishing
    • Resource the Campus Leads as needed to help them grow the Young Adults ministry at their campus
  • Ensure all campus Young Adult small groups align with the vision of Young Adults
    • Continue to grow Young Adults small groups across all campuses
    • Meet and connect with people of River Valley Church in the 18-28 age range
    • Work with Campus Volunteer Leads to ensure proper planning, preparation, execution and follow-up is occurring for all Young Adults small groups.
    • Provide resources and direction to volunteer leaders as needed
  • Responsible for leading the way with ongoing connection and development opportunities of River Valley Church attendees in the 18-28 age range
    • Intentionally work to increase the opportunities for Young Adults attendees to be challenged in personal, professional, and spiritual ways
  • Work with the Communications team on marketing materials for Young Adults
  • Ensure necessary communication is happening with River Valley staff regarding Young Adults events
  • Responsible for the financial stewardship of Young Adults budgeted resources
  • Develop relationships and create strategies for ministry at local College/Universities.
    • Working with campuses to develop a strong small groups culture on college campuses
    • Work together with Para Church ministries such as CRU, Chi Alpha, Athletes in Action, FCA.
    • Be intentional about building relationships with college coaches, professors, and directors to help further the ministry done at college campuses
    • Oversee outreach and recruiting activities at the various campuses
  • Collaborate with Next Gen leadership through regular Lead Team meetings and ongoing partnership with the Next Gen Pastor to ensure the Young Adults ministry advances the broader vision and strategic direction of Next Gen ministry and aligns with the mission, vision, and values of River Valley Church.

Qualifications
  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written
  • Proficient in public speaking, administrative, and leadership skills
  • Experience in managing teams and developing others
  • Proficient in Google Suite, preferred
  • Solid sermon-writing skills, including understanding of Biblical exposition skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to raise up leaders (reproduce yourself)

Education
Ideal candidate will have an Associates degree or higher in a ministry related area of study, however, any combination of education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described with an emphasis on continual learning will be considered.
Experience
A successful candidate should have at least 2 years related experience

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