Is United Methodist Church a good company to work for?

United Methodist Church has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 298 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 78% of employees would recommend working at United Methodist Church to a friend and 49% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about United Methodist Church have been left by employees working as Senior Pastor , Administrative Assistant and Pastor .

Does United Methodist Church pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, United Methodist Church employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at United Methodist Church. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at United Methodist Church?

78% of United Methodist Church employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated United Methodist Church 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at United Methodist Church?

Pastor (39) , Senior Pastor (16) , Administrative Assistant (13) , Associate Pastor (6) , Clergy (6) , Youth Director (5) , Dietary Aide (3) , Director (3) , Local Pastor (3) , Manager (3) , Minister (3) , Missionary (3) , Chaplain (2) , Communications Specialist (2) , Customer Service Representative (2)

What are the pros of working at United Methodist Church according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to be around!" ((in 23 reviews)); "I know the benefits are great once you go through the ordination process." ((in 11 reviews)); "The hours are flexible." ((in 9 reviews)); "Wonderful partners and coworkers; very important work; remote" ((in 8 reviews)); "Warm, friendly and accommodating staff." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at United Methodist Church according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and changing diapers" ((in 13 reviews)); "Salaries are generally low." ((in 7 reviews)); "Poor management with huge turnover" ((in 5 reviews)); "Nepotism everywhere." ((in 3 reviews)); "Earns relatively little money" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed United Methodist Church locations?

New York , Atlanta , Dallas , Oklahoma City , Raleigh , San Antonio , Nashville , Indianapolis , Columbus , Neptune , Montgomery , Chicago , Kalamazoo , Charlotte , Durham , College Station , Galveston , Houston , Cleveland , Los Angeles , Pittston , Miami , Orlando , Macon , The Woodlands , Birmingham , Huntsville , Northbrook , Tinley Park , Warrenville

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3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(273 total reviews)

Preston Greenwaldt

71% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Culture & values

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Work/Life balance

United Methodist Church has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 273 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The United Methodist Church employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

273 reviews

4.0

Oct 1, 2025

Ministry is very fulfilling

Associate director of family ministries

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Make a difference in the lives of children and community. Provide hope and care for families.

Cons

The work is stressful (long, erractic hours) hours and the pay is less-full (bus drivers are paid more).

4.0

Sep 26, 2025

Great Mission

Program assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great mission, wonderful coworkers, remote work

Cons

None - everyone was fair and focused

4.0

Sep 7, 2025

Program Assistant

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wonderful partners and coworkers; very important work; remote

Cons

Very few cons - a wonderful company

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