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What is an ordained minister and how to become one
What general advice would you give to an ordained 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 $48,558
Avg. Salary $59,228
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.44%
Asian 5.21%
Black or African American 12.48%
Hispanic or Latino 9.48%
Unknown 4.03%
White 68.36%
Genderfemale 39.64%
male 60.36%
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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Skills Percentages Pastoral Care 47.98% Public Speaking 20.60% GOD 11.32% Memorial Services 7.06% Spiritual Guidance 6.82% Complete relevant ordained minister training and internships
Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New ordained 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 an ordained minister based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real ordained minister resumes.Research ordained minister duties and responsibilities
- Lead church to incorporate a vision for integrating evangelistic and discipleship efforts.
- Supervise the administrative staff and day-to-day operations of a 1200-member, three campus organization to include business development and programmatic oversight.
- Supervise the administrative staff and day-to-day operations of a 1200-member, three campus organization to include business development and programmatic oversight.
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Average ordained minister salary
The average ordained minister salary in the United States is $48,558 per year or $23 per hour. Ordained minister salaries range between $25,000 and $91,000 per year.
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Updated January 8, 2025
