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Teaching Pastor Hours: Full Time / Salary Exempt Responsibilities * Build intentional relationships with students through presence, mentoring, and consistent follow up. * Develop and implement sound ...

Salary, Non-Exempt JOB SUMMARY: The High School Pastor provides spiritual leadership, vision, and ... Strong relational and pastoral care skills with students and families * Excellent communication and ...

Salary, Non-Exempt JOB SUMMARY: The High School Pastor provides spiritual leadership, vision, and ... Strong relational and pastoral care skills with students and families * Excellent communication and ...

Salary, Non-Exempt JOB SUMMARY: The High School Pastor provides spiritual leadership, vision, and ... Strong relational and pastoral care skills with students and families * Excellent communication and ...

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How much do student pastor salary jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for student pastor salary 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 is the difference between Student Pastor Salary vs Youth Pastor Salary?

AspectStudent Pastor SalaryYouth Pastor Salary
Required CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in theology, ministry, or related field; often includes certification or licensingSimilar educational requirements; often the same certifications or credentials
Work EnvironmentWorks primarily with students in church settings, youth groups, and educational programsWorks with youth in church environments, often overseeing youth ministries and activities
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed by churches, religious organizations, and faith-based institutionsSame as Student Pastor Salary, with overlapping job roles and industry usage

Both roles involve working with youth in religious settings and require similar educational backgrounds and certifications. The main difference lies in the specific focus: Student Pastors often emphasize academic and spiritual development of students, while Youth Pastors may have a broader youth ministry role. Salary differences are usually minimal, reflecting similar responsibilities and qualifications.

What does a student pastor do?

A student pastor is responsible for leading and mentoring youth groups within a church or religious organization. They plan and facilitate religious activities, provide spiritual guidance, and often organize events and programs tailored to students' needs. Strong communication skills and knowledge of religious teachings are essential for this role.
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Infographic showing various Student Pastor Salary job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,640 per year, or $23.4 per hour.

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

Five Stones is looking for a Student Pastor who will provide vision, leadership, and pastoral oversight for student ministry environments, cultivating authentic, biblical community in alignment with the mission and values of Five Stones Church. This role oversees the design, direction, and execution of student ministry programming, curriculum, environments, camps, and events, while intentionally communicating the importance of a personal relationship with the Lord and ownership in living out one's faith.

Reports to: Teaching Pastor

Hours: Full Time / Salary Exempt

Responsibilities

  • Build intentional relationships with students through presence, mentoring, and consistent follow up.
  • Develop and implement sound biblical scope and sequence programming content that is relevant and effectively engages ages 6th-12th grade.
  • Lead and maintain a discipleship pathway that includes small groups and milestone celebrations.
  • Teach students how to study Scripture, pray, serve, and share their faith.
  • Lead weekly student gatherings that are biblically grounded, engaging, and aligned with the vision of the ministry.
  • Cultivate a welcoming culture where students feel known, valued, and encouraged to grow in their faith.
  • Recruit, train, and shepherd adult and student servant leaders
  • Partner with families to support spiritual development at home by providing resources, training, and encouragement to equip parents to intentionally disciple their students.
  • Launch new initiatives that engage students and build momentum in ministry.
  • Oversight of student experience from arrival to departure of all student ministry opportunities.
  • Plan and execute retreats, mission trips, outreach events, camps, seasonal activities, etc.
  • Celebrate spiritual milestones and personal growth in students' lives.
  • Build and maintain a close working relationship with schools in the community to form relationships with staff and students.
  • Regularly evaluate the health of student groups through participation trends, leader development, multiplication, and relational engagement.
  • Collaborate with church staff to align student ministry with overall church vision and rhythms.
  • Provide supervision and leadership for the FS Students Team, equipping, developing, and supporting staff and volunteer leaders in student ministry.
  • Provide pastoral care as needed, including spiritual guidance, crisis care, hospital visits, weddings, funerals, and related pastoral responsibilities.
  • Serve as a contributing member of the teaching team.
  • Manage ministry budgets responsibly within established financial parameters.
  • Collaborate with necessary staff to ensure all related communication, production, events, purchasing, etc. are completed according to established procedures.
  • Assist with other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

  • A qualified man of God who has a growing and vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ, with life and ministry aligned to the mission and values of Five Stones Church.
  • A partner of Five Stones Church or willing to become a partner.
  • A clear calling to pastoral ministry with demonstrated experience in student ministry leadership, including teaching, discipling students, and leading relational ministry environments.
  • A person of integrity, humility, and emotional maturity with a shepherd's heart and a commitment to serving students, families, and volunteers.
  • Proven ability to lead, develop, and empower volunteer teams through relational investment, spiritual guidance, and consistent leadership.
  • Strong communicator with the ability to connect effectively with students, parents, volunteers, and staff while balancing clarity and care.
  • Ability to combine vision with execution, demonstrating initiative, organization, and sound judgment while stewarding multiple responsibilities in a ministry setting.
  • Demonstrates wisdom, discretion, and faithfulness in handling sensitive pastoral situations.
  • Comfortable using or learning multiple platforms including Google Workspace, Apple, and Pro-Presenter to support communication, organization, and ministry coordination.
  • Ability to meet the physical and practical requirements of the role, including adequate vision, hearing, and speech; ability to lift up to 45 pounds; and a valid driver's license.
  • The ability to lead worship is preferred, but not required.

Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience developing and coaching volunteer leaders through relational, gospel-centered leadership.
  • Formal theological training or ministry education (Bible college, seminary, or equivalent experience) is preferred, but not required.