Compensation

No matter the size of your church, it is important to make sure you are properly compensating your church’s staff. Therefore, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of what makes an effective and government compliant compensation plan. From...

“It all starts with mission and purpose.” These opening words by author Mike Batts sum up the proper role of financial administration in the church. Financial administration is a critically important and unique calling. Church Finance: The...

Imagine driving on a highway where no lines separate the lanes, or guardrails to guide you along winding roads with steep edges, and without caution, mile marker, or traffic signs of any kind. Unsettling right? Well, this is the analogy...

Far too many pastors reach retirement age and can’t consider retiring because they do not have enough in retirement savings. Along with paying the pastor an appropriate salary the church should also afford an appropriate retirement package. Get an...

Whether it's one staff member or hundreds, churches usually must negotiate wages and benefits. With tight budgets, it is sometimes a struggle to set competitive pay rates and provide benefits to employees. Learn about key aspects of compensation planning...

Churches face complex compensation questions every year, making compensation planning an important task for many reasons. Richard Hammar walks through several key legal and tax elements churches need to consider when planning a pastor's compensation.

In place of our printed Compensation Handbook, we now offer on-demand Salary Reports.  ChurchSalary offers an interactive tool that allows digital Salary Reports to be generated on-demand for virtually any church position — no more waiting...

Churches often struggle to determine pay levels for their pastors and staff. And those in ministry aren't always sure how their pay compares. That said, ChurchSalary utilizes about 20,000 data points across 18 positions to offer insights,...

Learn the steps to better plan, organize and allocate your organization’s financial resources today with the 12 Steps for Sound Ministry Budgeting, complimentary download. Whether you lead the finances of a church or a nonprofit, certain...

This download corresponds with the ChurchSalary and Church Law & Tax recording: The State of Church Compensation in 2022. Download this handout to follow along and take notes while you watch. Webinar Description: The price and availability of...

This download corresponds with the Avoiding Unexpected Surprises with Church Compensation - webinar. Download this handout to follow along and take notes while you watch the webinar.  Access the webinar playback here. Webinar...