Pastors for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 10%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
- Organizational Skills
- 4%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 38%
- Master's degree
- 28%
- Doctorate
- 13%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 100%
Current company
- UC San Diego Health
Ace Parking Management Inc
- CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Browse Indeed's database of 273 profiles for Pastors in San Diego, CA
Last updated: Nov 5, 2026
Pastor: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $64,714 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,313 – $84,925 yearly
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Pastor / Elder
La Mesa, California
Licenses & certifications
Barbering LicenseSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingProgram ManagementStaff Chaplain, After-hours
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseBC/BECPRBLSSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingPresentation SkillsStrategic PlanningYouth Pastor
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTrainingSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAvayaPastor
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdministrative ExperienceSenior Pastor
Bonita, California
Licenses & certifications
Religious LeadershipDriver's LicenseNonprofit Faith-Based Organization ExperienceSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipPublic SpeakingB2B Business ModelB2BTeam LeadershipPastor Assistant
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportManagement
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What's the average time to fill a pastor role?
The average time to fill a pastor role is 67 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do pastors tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a pastor include: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for pastors?
Common licenses or certifications for pastors include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to pastors?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to pastors include: youth pastor, pastor assistant and lead pastor.
What level of education is common for a pastor?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a pastor in San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a pastor?
Most pastors have 36 years of professional experience.
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