Top 11 Church pastor Jobs in Kentucky

Pastor of Intergenerational Discipleship
Christ Church United Methodist —Louisville, KY
- $60,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Pastor - Lexington, Kentucky
The Christian and Missionary Alliance - U.S. Church Ministries —Lexington, KY
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Leadership
Worship Pastor
Southland Christian Church of Lexington, Kentucky —Richmond, KY
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
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Pastor/Chaplain
Baptist Convalescent Center, Inc. —Alexandria, KY
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
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Worship Leader
Eastwood Christian Church —Louisville, KY
- From $125 a week
- Part-time
- Background check
- In-person
- Entry level
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Coordinator Director of Student Ministries
Earlington Assembly —Earlington, KY
- $20,000 - $30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Experience working with children
- Children
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Catholic Youth Minister
Catholic Diocese of Lexington —Louisville, KY
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Middle school
- Leadership
Youth Leader/Pastor - Florence, Kentucky
The Christian and Missionary Alliance - U.S. Church Ministries —Lexington, KY
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Under 1 year
Georgetown Kids Ministry Pastor
Southland Christian Church of Lexington, Kentucky —Georgetown, KY
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Children
- Budgeting
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Director of Music Ministries
The United Methodist Church —Madisonville, KY
- $51,000 - $58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Paid time off
- Cell phone reimbursement
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Director of Music Ministries & Primary Pianist/Organist
St. John A.M.E. Church Frankfort —Frankfort, KY
- Contract
- Management
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
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Baptist Convalescent Center, Inc. —Alexandria, KY
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Student & Young Adult Ministry Director
CCCHURCH —Columbus, OH
Identify, recruit, develop, equip, evaluate, support, and care for student and young adult ministry volunteers in ways that reflect CCCHURCH's leadership…
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Director of Worship Arts & Music Ministry
Reimagine Church —Newark, OH
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Pastor of Intergenerational Discipleship

Christ Church United Methodist -
Louisville, KY

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 - $90,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Volunteer support
Childhood development
Volunteer management
Team leadership
Small group instruction
Team development
Volunteer training
Child safety supervision
Youth engagement experience in pastoral work
Special events experience
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Youth group activity facilitation
Volunteer coordination
Working with families
Theology
Operational excellence initiatives
Senior level
Volunteer recruitment
Experience working with families with children
Community events
Adult education
Working with youth
Youth program management
Team building

Full Job Description

Pastor or Director of Discipleship

Position Title: Pastor / Director of Discipleship Ministries

Status: Full-Time Position

Preferred: Ordained Minister

Our Vision

To develop a ministry and community where faith formation and relational belonging go hand in hand—where every child, youth and adults knows the love of God and knows that they are a valuable part of the body of Christ. As each child grows in stature, Christ Church’s Faith Formation process will smoothly and consistently provide segues to the next age group until they are adults, fully integrated into Christ Church’s spiritual growth and continuous discipleship.

We seek a leader who will help us create a cohesive, joyful, and spiritually rich journey from birth through adulthood—marked by meaningful traditions, deep relationships, and growing faith in Jesus Christ.

Position Overview

Christ Church United Methodist seeks a Spirit-led, personable, and visionary leader to serve as Pastor / Director of Discipleship Ministries. This full-time clergy leader will guide a cohesive discipleship ministry strategy, from birth through adolescence to adulthood.

The Director will cultivate spiritually vibrant, relationally connected, and developmentally appropriate ministries that aid and support children’s, youth, and adult’s growth as disciples of Jesus Christ. This role is designed to facilitate members’ spiritual growth across every stage of their lives.

Primary Responsibilities

The Pastor or Director will provide strategic leadership and pastoral oversight for staff and ministries serving children, youth, and adults, including:

Vision & Strategy

Develop and implement a cohesive, well-planned, Birth to Adult discipleship path.
Reinforce established traditions and milestones throughout childhood and adolescence, such as celebrations for kindergarten graduation, 3rd grade Bible, confirmation, and Senior High “sending”.
Together with other discipleship staff, serve as liaison to other Christ Church ministries to integrate children and youth into worship and the life of the church.

Spiritual Formation

Creating a culture of developmental growth through relationships and shared understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ.
Create environments where children youth and adults deepen their relationship with Christ while creatively forming meaningful relationships with one another and the wider church.

Connection & Belonging

Foster strong peer relationships at church.
Expand engagement opportunities for all ages.
Create predictable traditions and consistent rhythms.

Intergenerational Engagement, Mission, & Service

Develop intergenerational and family events and occasions around holidays, traditions, and seasonal themes.
Creating clear, accessible paths for adults of all ages to grow deeper in their walk with Jesus Christ.

Volunteer Leadership

Reinforce effective team formation and structure in discipleship ministries.
Recruit, train, and equip lay volunteers with clear expectations and consistent support, collaborating with other successful Christ Church ministries to pursue excellence.

Operational Excellence

Improve safety and security processes for children and youth in conjunction with other personnel and committees.
Collaborate with staff to improve staffing support in children’s ministry.
Ensure age-appropriate programming.
Working with other discipleship leaders, resource and support existing Sunday School classes, small groups, and ministries with discipleship guidance, tools and curriculum, and begin new classes to sustain anticipated growth.

Desired Qualities

The ideal candidate will be:

Ordained Minister, or in credentialing process, who is in theological alignment with the United Methodist Church
Passionate about forming disciples across all ages
Skilled in building relationships with children, youth, families, and adults
Organized, communicative, and collaborative
Comfortable casting vision while also building practical systems
Able to lead teams, empower volunteers, and partner with staff
Committed to creating welcoming, secure, and spiritually meaningful environments
Grounded in Wesleyan theology and United Methodist identity.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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