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Ministry Jobs in San Antonio, Texas
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Last updated July 14, 2026
Ministry opportunities are flourishing in this vibrant South Texas city, where a rich blend of Hispanic Catholic heritage and growing Protestant congregations creates a diverse and dynamic faith community. San Antonio's affordable cost of living (with Texas maintaining a 95.6 cost index compared to the national average) allows ministry families to thrive while serving in roles ranging from bilingual outreach positions to senior pastor roles with competitive salaries between $52,000-$100,000. The city's strong presence of Southern Baptist, Catholic, and Non-Denominational churches, combined with its role as a major metropolitan area, provides excellent opportunities for pastors seeking to minister in both traditional and contemporary church settings while serving one of America's fastest-growing cities.
Ministry Salaries Near San Antonio
Based on Texas statewide averages.
| Position | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Senior Pastor | $52k - $100k |
| Youth Pastor | $36k - $62k |
| Worship Leader | $34k - $58k |
| Children's Director | $31k - $54k |
Cost of Living
95.6
100 = national avg
Median Home Price
$295,000
Texas average
Hiring Trend
Growing
Texas statewide
Top Denominations Hiring in San Antonio
Baptist
Open Positions in San Antonio
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Student/Young Adult Minister
Grace Point Church
San Antonio, TX
$40,000
Job Title: Student Minister Status: Non-Exempt Department: Next Generation Ministries Revised: 6/15/2025 Location: Grace Point Church Position Summary The Student & Young Adult Minister provides leadership, vision, and oversight for the student ministry (6th–12th grade) and young adult ministry (18–30). This person is responsible for creating environments where students and young adults can encounter Jesus, grow in their faith, build meaningful relationships, and become disciple-makers. The ideal candidate is a relational leader, gifted communicator, team builder, and culture creator who is passionate about partnering with parents in the discipleship of students and helping young adults find community, purpose, and spiritual growth within the local church. Primary Responsibilities Student Ministry Leadership • Provide vision, leadership, and oversight for all student ministry environments. • Plan and execute weekly gatherings, small groups, discipleship opportunities, retreats, camps, and outreach events. • Develop a clear pathway that helps students move from attending to growing, serving, and leading. • Recruit, train, and develop volunteer leaders who can effectively disciple students. • Build a ministry culture that is welcoming, engaging, safe, and centered on spiritual growth. • Create opportunities for students to discover and use their gifts through service and leadership. Family Discipleship & Parent Partnership • Champion a philosophy of family discipleship that recognizes parents as the primary spiritual influence in a student’s life. • Equip parents with practical tools, resources, and encouragement to disciple their children at home. • Maintain regular communication with parents regarding ministry events, spiritual milestones, and discipleship opportunities. • Build strong relationships with families through intentional connection and pastoral care. • Develop parent gatherings, training opportunities, and resources that strengthen families and support spiritual formation in the home.Young Adult Ministry Leadership • Lead and develop a thriving ministry for college-age and young adult individuals. • Create environments that foster biblical community, spiritual growth, and meaningful relationships. • Develop leaders who can facilitate groups, mentor others, and expand ministry impact. • Connect young adults into the broader life of the church through serving, leadership, and discipleship opportunities. • Address the unique spiritual, relational, and vocational challenges facing young adults. Team Building & Leadership Development • Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteer leaders for both student and young adult ministries. • Build healthy leadership teams that reflect the mission, values, and culture of the church. • Develop systems for onboarding, coaching, appreciation, and ongoing leader development. • Identify and mentor emerging leaders and future ministry volunteers. Measures of Success • Success will be measured not simply by attendance growth, but by: • Students and young adults are taking measurable next steps in discipleship. • Parents actively engaged in the spiritual development of their children. • Healthy volunteer teams that are growing and multiplying. • A strong ministry culture marked by belonging, leadership development, and spiritual growth. • Increasing numbers of students and young adults serving, leading, and making disciples. • Effective integration of the next generation into the life and mission of the church. Qualifications & Characteristics • Embodies Grace Point’s Vision Frame and Team Values. • Has a personal commitment to and experience in a healthy life group. • Maintains a consistent devotional life of prayer and Bible study. • Demonstrates observable Christian behavior with family, friends and community. • Self-feeding, self-motivated, self-leading individual. • High degree of competence as a leader of leaders with the ability to multiply. • Ability to meet deadlines with high quality standards. • Exemplary interpersonal, oral and written communication and presentation skills. • Ability to prioritize, organize and take on responsibility and accountability. • Ability to recruit, retain, and appreciate leaders. • Strong work ethic and high enthusiasm and passion while demonstrating appropriate balance in life and ministry. Relationships & Contacts Reports to: Executive Minister Organizational Relationships: Ministry area leaders and volunteers, generational staff, administrative support staff External Relationships: Para-church organizations, local churches, vendors, as required. Hours/Shifts: 40+ hr work schedule, may vary due to events and demands of ministry areas. Default will be Sunday – Thursday (generally 8 am-5 pm with flexibility) but will/ Can vary as needed to support the ministry calendar. Working Conditions: On-site with some travel to off-site meetings and occasional conferences. Work conditions include general labor, lifting, bending, stooping, and reaching. Email Resumes to jordan.gregory@gracepoint.org
Student Ministry Director
Oak Hills Church
San Antonio, TX
$49,300
Please visit [www.oakhills.church/jointeam](www.oakhills.church/jointeam) for instructions to download, complete and submit required Employment Application and resume. Resumes submitted without a completed OHC Job Application will not be accepted. SUMMARY This position contributes to the mission of Oak Hills Church (OHC) to be disciples who make disciples by guiding all people to follow up Jesus moment by moment. The staff member is responsible for coordinating and implementing programming for high school and/or middle school students. TEAM: Next Gen HOURS / WEEK: 40+/Typically SU-TH REPORTS TO: Student and Young Adults Minister FLSA: N/A DIRECT REPORTS: Volunteer Leaders DESIGNATION: Yes JOB CLASS: Professional DRIVING: Yes PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITES - Champions the OHC Family value and casts vision for investing in the next generation through active discipleship and equipping. - Works closely with ministry team to develop programming that helps high school and middle school students. - Recruits and trains volunteers for high school and middle school ministry. Ensures all volunteer screening is completed in a timely manner prior to scheduling volunteers. - Coordinates and facilitates weekly services such as volunteer assignments, worship, dinner, facility/room set-up, etc. - Teaches at student gatherings. Supports and coaches other guest teachers. - Builds relationships with parents and families, supporting and equipping them to be primary disciplers of their children. - Plans, organizes, and leads student camps, retreats, and other programs. - Partners with OHC’s Local and Global Outreach Ministry in serve projects. - Attends and participates in departmental and staff meetings as required. Provides positive collaboration and serves as a strong team builder in support of all ministry events. - Collects and maintain new person information cards and responds to database connections and communications. - Participates in the annual budget preparation to ensure adequate funds for the assigned area. Monitors and approves expenditures; directs and implements budgetary adjustments as necessary. - Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. OHC STAFF EXPECTATIONS - Active relationship with Jesus Christ sustained through the practice of personal spiritual disciplines. - Embodies Christlikeness and leads with humility, character, and love. - Demonstrates commitment to unity and willingness to work in a collaborative team environment. - Personally engaged with OHC’s mission and vision. - Supportive of OHC’s beliefs, values, discipleship commitments, and distinctives. - Consistently models the Staff Behavioral Values. - Attends Membership Class and becomes a member within three (3) months of employment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college. Preferably in Ministry, Biblical Studies or related field. - One (1) year of experience working in student ministry. - Experience can substitute for education. - Current Texas driver’s license (Incumbents with out-of-state license must attain Texas license within six (6) months of employment). KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES - Knowledge of biblical theology and church ministry philosophies. - Knowledge of adolescent learning and development stages. - Knowledge of personal/project management principles, administration practices, organization techniques, and methodologies. - Knowledge of budget development, expense tracking/reporting and administration. - Knowledge of relational intelligence, grace, and cross-cultural sensitivity. - Knowledge of computer office applications and equipment. - Knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary. - Ability to work independently with limited supervision. - Ability to develop leaders and team members for effective ministry. - Ability to build and promote a team culture through relational collaboration with team members. - Ability to plan, organize projects and prepare detailed reports and presentations. - Ability to use computers and variety of software applications. - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through both verbal and written means. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, members, and ministry volunteers. - Ability to perform all the physical, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS Occasional lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment.
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