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What is a senior high pastor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
Quoted Expert
Rev. Elliott Anderson

What general advice would you give to a Senior High Pastor?

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Assistant Professor of Psychology, Judson University

Even though you have the degree and some internship/practicum/field experience now, give yourself grace and time to develop the aptitude and perceptivity necessary for effective and impactful pastoral blessing and ministry movements. We are ambassadors, vessels, and ministers of the Gospel of Christ so being present and engaged with the people we serve is paramount for being the hands, ears, eyes, and feet of Jesus. Rarely is it specific strategies to execute or certain objectives that must be fulfilled - though both of those visionary aspects of leadership are needed - what is most vital is heart to heart and soul to soul interaction, allowing yourself to be vulnerable and receptive to any and all people in any and all circumstances and situations. Being a learner is every bit as important as being the teacher or minister.
ScoreSenior High PastorUS Average
Salary
3.0

Avg. Salary $38,600

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
4.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.32%

Asian 2.77%

Black or African American 7.21%

Hispanic or Latino 10.35%

Unknown 3.57%

White 75.79%

Gender

female 42.68%

male 57.32%

Age - 49
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 49
Stress Level
7.2

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity Level
7.6

Complexity Level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work Life Balance
7.6

Work Life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a senior high pastor

  1. Explore senior high pastor education requirements

    Most common senior high pastor degrees

    Bachelor's

    49.3 %

    Master's

    13.7 %

    High School Diploma

    13.7 %

  2. Start to develop specific senior high pastor skills

    Skills
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    		Percentages
    ascdesc
    SR53.11%
    Community Services46.89%

  3. Research senior high pastor duties and responsibilities

    • Develop, provide oversight and lead all ministries for middle school and high school students and their parents.
    • Develop all graphics and designs for sermon PowerPoint presentations and ministry events.
    • Develop all graphics and designs for sermon PowerPoint presentations and ministry events.

  4. Apply for senior high pastor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a senior high pastor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average senior high pastor salary

The average Senior High Pastor salary in the United States is $38,600 per year or $19 per hour. Senior high pastor salaries range between $23,000 and $63,000 per year.

Average Senior High Pastor Salary
$38,600 Yearly
$18.56 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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Updated January 8, 2025

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