Protestant Ministers

Protestant ministers provide for the spiritual, educational, and social needs of Protestant congregations and other people of the community. They lead services, perform religious rites, and provide moral and spiritual guidance to their congregation members. Ministers also help the sick and needy and supervise the religious educational programs of their church. Protestant ministers also have administrative duties in their congregations and may take on further responsibilities in their denomination at the regional or national level, or in community or ecumenical groups. Some Protestant ministers may also be involved in missionary work; this may include establishing or continuing religious education in foreign or remote posts. There are approximately 53,180 clergy, including Protestant ministers, employed in the United States.

Salary Range

Below $25,000 to $100,000

Minimum Education Level

Master's Degree

Certification/License

None

Outlook

About as Fast as the Average

Personality Traits

Helpful

Problem-Solving

Social

Career Ladder

Pastor of a Large Congregation

Pastor of a Small Congregation

Assistant Pastor