Also called: Church Operations Manager, Parish Business Manager
Manages a congregation's money, buildings, staff, and day-to-day operations.
A church administrator builds the budget, hires custodians, coordinates building repairs, handles payroll, and makes sure Sunday runs smoothly.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in business or accounting; Certified Church Administrator credential helps.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Business Administration, Accounting.
Growing about average. Steady at mid- and large-size congregations.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI and accounting software automate payroll and bookkeeping; managing staff and buildings stays human.
Classes: Accounting, Business, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9151.
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