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What general advice would you give to a Minister?
Dr. Christopher Foster
Associate Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies, Graduate School of Theology and, Oral Roberts University
Work is not your life! Focus on who you are called to be (being) and not what you are invited to do (doing).
Avg. Salary $42,866
Avg. Salary $59,228
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.44%
Asian 6.74%
Black or African American 12.04%
Hispanic or Latino 9.19%
Unknown 4.01%
White 67.58%
Genderfemale 28.69%
male 71.31%
Age - 52American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 52Stress level is high
7.1 - high
Complexity Level is advanced
7 - challenging
Work Life balance is fair
6.4 - fair
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Percentages Community Outreach 15.01% Pastoral Care 12.07% Bible Studies 7.81% Student Ministry 7.68% Public Speaking 6.22% Complete relevant minister training and internships
Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New ministers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a minister based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real minister resumes.Research minister duties and responsibilities
- Lead the community in a Eucharistic prayer service, providing theological reflection every Monday and throughout the summer.
- Lead church to incorporate a vision for integrating evangelistic and discipleship efforts.
- Introduce young people to Christ; disciple them in spiritual growth; train them in serving Christ with their life.
- Conduct other teaching assignments and conduct gospel meetings.
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Now it's time to start searching for a minister job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:
- Browse job boards for relevant postings
- Consult your professional network
- Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
- Watch out for job scams
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The average Minister salary in the United States is $42,866 per year or $21 per hour. Minister salaries range between $31,000 and $58,000 per year.
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Updated January 8, 2025
