What my week/job usually looks like as an associate pastor.

I’ve been having trouble just sitting down to write this because I know I have to get this done for a leadership meeting tomorrow.  I figure, if I do it as a blog entry maybe I’ll actually write it out.

This is a cumulative list of my responsibilities as associate pastor at Discovery Church where I serve.

Total Hours: 31 - 43 hours per week

Salary: $430 per week ($22,360 over 52 weeks) no benefits.

 

Sunday Morning Responsibilities (24 hours)

  • Prepare Powerpoint/Songs/Video clips  for Sunday Presentation (11 hours)
    • finding images to fit theme/scripture for various sections and elements - 2 hours
    • Pulling data together and placing in structured presentation (comment sections, songs, announcements, etc…) from various sources (email, calendar, phone conversations, Ministry Teams & Relay) with appropriate graphics - 6 hours
    • Review movie clips from various sources (wingclips/dvd videos and prepare them for presentation on Sunday Morning. - 3 hours
  • Prepare Printed materials for Sunday Morning (5 hours)
    • Offering Envelopes - 2 hours on as needed basis
    • Bulletins (front side only) which includes various information from calendar and ministry teams, Powerpoint presentation, comic. - 1 hour
    • Invitation products for various activities (skating party, upcoming services, etc…) - 2 hours on as needed basis
  • Participate in planning team (2 hours)
  • Provide Comment section(s)/Leadership for Sunday Morning (6 hours)
    • research topic/theme/scripture - 3 hours
    • be present and active during the worship service - 3 hours

Current Small Group Responsibilities (3 hours)

  • Tuesday Bible Study - (3 hours)
  • Prepare materials for study - 1 hour
  • Attend and lead Bible Study - 2 hours

Pastoral Care and Administrative Tasks (4-16 hours)

  • Visitation (hospital, nursing home, etc.) - As needed 1-4 hours
  • Preparation, Participate and be active in Leadership Team meetings - As needed 1-4 hours
  • Communication with other pastors via email/phone about situations/people etc. - As needed 1-4 hours
  • Website maintained (includes calendar, news updates, spam moderation, and security - As needed 1-4 hours

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