Minister
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Protestant MinistersA description of what it is like to be employed as a theological professional, particularly as a minister, is found at this page, including the nature of the work, training, qualifications, and advancement opportunities.
Hartford Institute for Religious ResearchFacts on church growth, quick information about U.S. religious life, the latest studies about congregations, and several other links make this a comprehensive start to researching careers as a clergyperson or religious leader. You can find information on religious life, along with leadership resources, and other useful tools, such as an online religious encyclopedia.
Princeton Review: ClergyA day in the life of a person responsible for religious education is explored at this page, be it a rabbi, priest, minister, or imam. Daily activities of clergy members, links to related organizations, associated careers, and plenty of detail on internships, graduate education, and facts and figures about these careers are provided by the Princeton Review. A list of college majors is offered, from where you can connect directly to your program and college of interest.
Occupational Titles
Minister
Minister Head
Minister, Youth and Music
Pastor
Youth Minister
Youth Pastor
Accredited Academic Programs
Princeton Review: College Majors, ClergySeveral college majors are useful in entering the clergy, including religion, theology, and biblical studies. Click on the one or several that interest you to be taken to lists of colleges that offer these programs, their contact information, and web sites.
Salary Levels
PayScale: Minister SalaryThe median salary of a minister across the U.S. is displayed at this table, provided by PayScale, as well as the median salary according to years of experience as a clergyman and location of employment.
Professional Organizations
Crosswalk DirectoryThe Crosswalk Directory contains the home of links to several different organization, associations, and ministries, including those in the categories of campus ministry, missionaries, urban ministries, and more.
National Council of ChurchesThe meaning of being a Christian in a religiously pluralistic society is explored within this site, where you can find information on education, interfaith relations, a discussion blog, and other important guides and resources for becoming a minister.
Presbyterian Church Business Administrators’ AssociationContinuing education, fellowship, and annual meetings are sponsored by this organization, dedicated to people employed in the Presbyterian Church across the U.S.
Presbyterian Church of the U.S.A.Congregations, ministries and vocations, publications, and world mission links can be found at this organization’s site. Find a church around you, or connect to the site’s calendar to find regional and nationally sponsored events. Curriculum resources include links to information for church leaders and church development.
Presbyterians Concerned for Jewish and Christian RelationsWith the goal of preserving harmonious relationships between Judeo-Christian people, this organization welcomes individual students to join the organization in the effort to unite religions around the world. Links to ministry and vocational information, publications, and polls and discussions are offered.
Job Opportunity Sources
ChurchStaffing.comYou can add your resume and search jobs specifically as a clergyperson at this site, which connects prospective ministers and religious leaders directly with interested churches. You can sign up for an e-mail newsletter to receive other useful job resources.
Indeed.com: MinisterPositions as a minister can be found by nationwide sources at this collection, which includes children’s and youth ministers, campus minister, and other counseling and mentoring positions.
Publications
Cross CurrentsCross Currents is a global publication that includes collections of articles organized by many themes and religions, including Islam and Modernity, Religion and Violence, and Returning to Scripture. You can sample a current issue at the site, or join one of several recent discussions on issues raised within the religious field.
Online Forums & Blogs
Belief.Net: ChristianityYou can meet other members of this site in your selected religious field. Here, access video wisdom, blogs on Christian living, recent features, and connect with others of your faith. The site also includes links to people, groups, journals, feeds, photos, audio, video, and prayer circles.
CrossCurrents ForumInterfaith in nature, this collection of forums and chat rooms offers a place for people to vent their interests and beliefs. Recent discussions surround current faiths and their relationships to global issues.
Career Videos
YouTube: Clergy Job DescriptionDescriptions of clergy members across counseling activities, comforting a congregation, and leaders of a faith are presented at this video. Qualities of clergy, administrative positions, and requirements for the clergy are presented as more of a way of life than an occupation.
