What is a church administrator and how to become one

Key steps to become a church administrator

1. Explore church administrator education requirements

   Most common church administrator degrees

   Bachelor's

   54.9 %

   Associate

   17.6 %

   Master's

   12.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific church administrator skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Payroll	21.16%
   Personnel Policies	13.25%
   Office Equipment	7.84%
   Human Resources	6.01%
   Travel Arrangements	4.13%

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3. Complete relevant church administrator training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New church administrators 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 church administrator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real church administrator resumes.

4. Research church administrator duties and responsibilities

   • Manage the church communication out of office including emails, website & Facebook.
   • Manage all human resource activities, operational processes and financial oversight.
   • Maintain and record deposits and financial statements in QuickBooks.
   • Create and update the church's website and Facebook page as needed.

5. Apply for church administrator jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a church administrator 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