Compensation Guidelines

2022 Compensation Benefits & Guidelines (see files below):

(Approved June 5, 2022; Effective Date: January 1, 2023)

2023 Compensation Guideline Documents

2022 Compensation Guideline Documents

This form is completed when a pastor is being called and reflects the compensation offered to a pastor at the time of call. It should be included as part of the ballot when a congregation votes to call a pastor.
This form should also be revisited annually by the pastor and the congregation Council. Both the compensation and the special emphases noted on the previous Definition of Compensation and Benefits Form should be evaluated. This is best done as part of an annual ministry review process. Anytime this form changes, a copy should be sent to the synod office for the congregation's and the rostered minister's file.

This form is completed when a deacon is being called and reflects the compensation offered to a deacon at the time of call. It should be included as part of the ballot when a congregation votes to call a deacon.
This form should also be revisited annually by the deacon and the congregation Council. Both the compensation and the special emphases noted on the previous Definition of Compensation and Benefits Form should be evaluated. This is best done as part of an annual ministry review process. Anytime this form changes, a copy should be sent to the synod office for the congregation's and the rostered minister's file.

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