Director

Men's Ministries Director

You lead the men's ministry function within a faith community — designing programming, building small groups, and being a steady presence for men across life stages. The role lives between pastoral care, program leadership, and volunteer coordination.

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Employment concentration · ~83 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Men's Ministries Director

Most days tend to involve a blend of program planning, individual conversations, and volunteer coordination — meeting with small group leaders, planning retreats and study series, and being available to men navigating work, family, or faith questions. You'll often spend part of the time on the operational fabric of registration, communications, and event logistics.

The hardest part is often the cultural reality that men's ministry can be uneven in attendance and engagement, with the patterns of male spirituality often quieter than other ministries. You'll typically lead largely through volunteer leaders whose own capacity varies, while staying spiritually present for men whose disclosure tends to come slowly.

People who tend to thrive here are pastorally grounded, relationally patient, and skilled at the slow work of building male community. The trade-off is the schedule — men's ministry happens evenings and weekends — and the personal investment of being trusted with men's spiritual lives. If you find satisfaction in walking with men through real seasons of life, this role can carry quiet, lasting meaning.

RelationshipsHigh
AchievementAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
Working ConditionsAbove avg
RecognitionLower
SupportLower
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Men's Ministries Directors (SOC 21-2021.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$34K–$107K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
21K
U.S. Employment
+2.1%
10yr Growth
14K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$65K$63K$60K$57K$55K201920202021202220232024$55K$65K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

SpeakingActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionService OrientationInstructingActive LearningCoordinationLearning Strategies
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