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Minister
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Lead a faith community through preaching, teaching, counseling, and spiritual guidance, helping people find meaning and purpose
$35,000 – $80,00015% Remote3 careerDetailPage.levels
Youth/Associate Minister → Senior Pastor → Executive Pastor / District Leader
$80k
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Ministers lead religious congregations, preaching sermons, performing ceremonies, counseling members, and managing church operations. They serve as spiritual leaders, community organizers, and organizational managers. The calling combines deep faith with practical leadership skills. Industry Demand: moderate — approximately 400,000 clergy in the US with steady demand as congregations replace retiring ministers
💰 Salary Range
Entry
$35K
Senior
$80K
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