What is the Job Description of a Pastor of Administration?
A pastor of administration, also called an administrative pastor, is a hybrid profession. This individual serves as both a spiritual leader to the congregation as well as oversees the business operations of the church. Most employers require pastors to possess graduate level degrees within theology, divinity or a related field of study from an institution affiliated with their religion sect.
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Employment Data
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published a report that indicated that 670,000 individuals who worked as professional clergy in 2008 earned a median annualized income of $41,730. Additionally, it is estimated that opportunities within this profession will grow at a rate ranging from 7 to 13 percent between 2008 and 2018.
Human Resources Management
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Within spiritual centers that employ these individuals, a pastor of administration may direct and carry out all human resources tasks required. This may include the recruitment and hiring of personal, as well as the creation and maintenance of employee files. Additionally, pastors of administration develop and implement employee rules and regulations and designate all policies surrounding compensation and benefits.
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Accounting
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Quite often, the church's bookkeeper or accounting technician reports directly to the pastor of administration. In addition to assigning responsibilities to the accountant, a pastor reviews her work, ensuring that all financial records are properly maintained and books are balanced. Working with the board of trustees to develop and manage an annual budget, a pastor also spearheads any fund-raising initiatives and actively pursues and obtains loans or other external funding required to carry out the goals of the institution.
Facilities Management
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A pastor of administration oversees the entire maintenance team that is employed by the church. Additionally, he contracts any external vendors required to make repairs to the facility, such as plumbers, roofers and electricians. As a church grows, the powers that be may decide to acquire additional real estate. The pastor of administration actively participates in these negotiations.
Operations
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In addition to her other tasks, a pastor of administration performs ad hoc administrative and operational duties. This may include a variety of duties such as the procurement of appropriate insurance coverage, liaising with other departments such as membership and music services, as well as the maintenance of church records and archives.
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References
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