Do pastors have side jobs?

Having a side business is a great opportunity for pastors to earn money and become more involved in their communities. However, there are some potential conflicts of interest and dangers to your ministry that you should read about here.

What other job can a pastor do?

Pastors, too, must fill an array of roles in addition to those of preacher and educator. Your pastor may also serve as psychologist, financial manager, personnel supervisor, recruiter, musician, writer, publicist and other jobs related to spiritual leadership of your church.

Should pastors work outside of the church?

That is an unpleasant but clear and present reality. If a pastor or staff person has a job with other income, he or she may feel the freedom to move forward without succumbing to such pressure. A bivocational pastor or staff person has transferrable skills. A number of full-time church leaders have never worked outside of vocational ministry.

Is a bivocational pastor right for your church?

A bivocational pastor or church staff can have greater freedom than a person in a full-time role. One of the “secrets” of church life is that many pastors and church staff are hindered from leading because their jobs would be in jeopardy. That is an unpleasant but clear and present reality.

What happens when you resign from pastoral ministry?

The simple answer is that you are going to have to find another job. I know, I know. I told you that by resigning from pastoral ministry, you would not have to leave pastoral ministry. That’s true. But the reality is that you still need to get income, and so you need to find a job.

How hard is it to find a job as a pastor?

Also, one of the keys to running any business is communication, and most pastors excel in communication skills. However, there still may be trouble at finding a job, even in a good economy. When I left ministry, I applied for over 100 jobs, and got only two interviews.