Rector vs elder

The differences between rectors and elders can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a rector and an elder. Additionally, a rector has an average salary of $56,922, which is higher than the $32,205 average annual salary of an elder.

The top three skills for a rector include pastoral care, community outreach and public speaking. The most important skills for an elder are vital signs, blood pressure, and caregiver.

Rector vs elder overview

	Rector	Elder
Yearly salary	$56,922	$32,205
Hourly rate	$27.37	$15.48
Growth rate	-	36%
Number of jobs	58	14,156
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Average age	51	51
Years of experience	4	4

Rector vs elder salary

Rectors and elders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Rector	Elder
Average salary	$56,922	$32,205
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $88,000	Between $24,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between rector and elder education

There are a few differences between a rector and an elder in terms of educational background:

	Rector	Elder
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Most common major	Theology	Business
Most common college	Emory University	Emory University

Rector vs elder demographics

Here are the differences between rectors' and elders' demographics:

	Rector	Elder
Average age	51	51
Gender ratio	Male, 59.6% Female, 40.4%	Male, 29.4% Female, 70.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 9.0% Asian, 6.6% White, 68.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 9.2% Asian, 6.7% White, 67.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between rector and elder duties and responsibilities

Rector example responsibilities.

Create and manage online presence via Facebook.
Organize Lenten Friday prayer services and simple suppers.
Ensure consistency of youth ministry programming through consolidate under single oversight.
Develop and participate in leadership workshops for new leaders and assist new leaders in assuming leadership responsibilities.
Implement the Kairos retreat for seniors and the Emmaus retreat for juniors.

Elder example responsibilities.

Work on achieving goals with child base on yearly ISP reports.
Be able to assist clients with ADL's, such as bathing and grooming.
Fill in as substitute caregiver for other assignments.
Administer medications, assist with meals, laundry, mobility and ADL'S.
Assist father with Alzheimer care needs, social activities and day to day routines.
Serve congregation as a small group leader, usher, and children's ministry volunteer.

Rector vs elder skills

Common rector skills

Pastoral Care, 47%
Community Outreach, 18%
Public Speaking, 14%
Oversight, 10%
Prayer, 6%
GOD, 5%

Common elder skills

Vital Signs, 15%
Blood Pressure, 14%
Caregiver, 13%
Home Maintenance, 8%
Meal Preparation, 8%
Social Work, 7%