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River Valley Church

Youth Pastor/Ministry Lead

Osseo, MN · On-site

$24K - $25K/yr

Coordinate and plan weekly Wednesday night YTH small groups and services * Weekly collaboration with other Youth Pastors within cohorts to ensure the focus is presented cohesively * Provide ...

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 ...

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 ...

Victory Church

Campus Pastor

Westminster, CO · On-site

Senior Pastor Position Description: The Campus Pastor position exists to execute the vision of ... Serve as an active member of the church congregation by attending services, small groups and church ...

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How much do small groups pastor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 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 skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Small Groups Pastor?

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 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 August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,640 per year, or $23.4 per hour.

Lead Pastor

Believers Fellowship - Gig Harbor, WA

Gig Harbor, WA

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Believers Fellowship is seeking a Lead Pastor who loves God's people and is passionate about preaching God's Word. The ideal candidate is trained in understanding and applying Scripture, and feels called by the Spirit to teach the congregation and lead the church staff. Key responsibilities include preparing and delivering Gospel-centric, exegetical sermons 30+ times a year, pastoring the congregation toward spiritual maturity, and partnering with the elders to govern and direct the mission of the church. This is an opportunity to lead a vibrant, biblically-rooted church in a beautiful Pacific Northwest community.



About Believers Fellowship Church:

  • Size of the church: 500-600 weekly attendees across two Sunday morning services, with a wider community of 1,000-1,200 who consider it their church home.


Believers Fellowship is a vibrant, biblically-rooted nondenominational church in Gig Harbor, WA.The church was founded in 1978 in a living room and has grown to a church with 500-600 weekly attendance spread between two Sunday morning worship services. We are generationally diverse with a significant number of young families. Relationships are strengthened in small groups and ministry teams. We are known in our community for our strong biblical teaching, our top-notch children and youth ministries, and our strong cadre of committed believers ministering in their various spheres.



What makes this role unique:

  • Elder-led Collaboration: You will partner with an established, unified team of elders (currently eight) in a plurality of leadership, sharing the burden of governance and budget oversight.
  • Engaged & Educated Mission Field: Situated in Gig Harbor, the community is highly educated, moderately wealthy, and geographically beautiful.
  • Apolitical Stance: We are uniquely positioned to teach exegetically while maintaining a grace-and-truth, apolitical stance, focusing on the cross rather than political agendas.
  • Requirements for the role:
  • Ideally at least 2 years of Lead Pastor experience, though strong backgrounds in Teaching, Church Planting, or Associate Pastor roles will be considered.
  • It is preferred that the candidate has a Graduate-level theological education (such as a Master's in Biblical Studies or MDiv), but not required.


Key Responsibilities

  • Prayerfully prepare and deliver exegetical, Gospel-centric sermons 30+ times per year. Sermons should point people to Jesus, be faithful to the text, and be crafted in such a way as to disciple Christians and reach those who do not yet believe.
  • Shepherd, oversee, lead, and represent the church staff.
  • Pastor the congregation, leading them through the power of the Spirit to greater spiritual maturity, love for God and love for others. 
  • Pursue spiritual growth in community for himself and with his family.
  • Together with the elders, prayerfully participate in the governance, mission, and direction of the church.
  • Disciple, equip and empower volunteers and emerging leaders within the church.
  • Pursue other ministry areas in accordance with interests and giftings, such as counseling, administration, outreach, small groups, etc.


Key Qualifications

  • Master of Divinity.
  • 5-10+ years of ministry experience leading a staff or in a lead role in a church with greater than 500 average weekly attendees.
  • Meets the qualifications of an elder in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9.
  • Demonstrates humility, wisdom, integrity, sincerity, approachability, and relatability; having experienced true and on-going change by the power the Gospel.
  • Holds firmly to the supreme authority of Scripture for life and worship.
  • Agrees with Believers Fellowship doctrinal statements.
  • Demonstrates ability to collaborate with others and lead a staff in a way that models the servant leadership of Jesus.


Full Job Profile and Online Application Link- https://slingshotgroup.org/jobs/believers-fellowship-lead-pastor/