Q&A: Is Our Church’s Overall Budget for Salaries Too High? Excessive compensation is based on individual pay, not on the total amount budgeted for staff. David Fletcher
The Top Compensation-Setting and Payroll Questions for Churches Elaine Sommerville, CPA, author, and Church Law & Tax Editorial Advisor, joins us once again
The 2019 State of Church Compensation Report Data and statistics about the state of church compensation in the U.S. for 2019.
When the Church Office Closes for Bad Weather, Does Everyone Get Paid? The legal—and logical—considerations regarding how to handle an office closure. Sally Wagenmaker
Helping Your Pastor Build Home Equity If your pastor lives in a parsonage or rent it, then consider this option. Richard R. Hammar
Monetary Gifts to Pastor Are Taxable Income A recent major Tax Court ruling underscores key criteria for church leaders to follow. Richard R. Hammar
The Compensation Consultant Option When to consider using a compensation consultant and how to select the right one. Frank Sommerville
How Can Churches Treat Their Staffs Well? An experienced executive pastor offers insights on compensation, job descriptions, and more. Interview with David Fletcher by Bob Smietana
Setting Reasonable Compensation Four steps to avoid triggering costly penalties when setting reasonable compensation. Elaine Sommerville
Tax Law and Compensation Planning Important information about salaries, housing allowances, and equity allowances. Richard R. Hammar
Compensation-Setting: Aligning Church Priorities with Market Realities Steps any church can take to set fair, consistent compensation packages. Bob Cartwright, SPHR/SHRM-SCP
How to Start the Salary Negotiation Process Tips for approaching conversations about compensation. Interview with David Fletcher by Bob Smietana
What Church Employees Need to Know About Negotiating Compensation Why you shouldn’t be afraid to talk about money in ministry settings. Bob Smietana
Q&A: How Do We Pay Nonexempt Staff for After-hours Communications? Employers must pay nonexempt employees their regular hourly rate plus overtime for all on-call time. Frank Sommerville
Bonuses: Proceed with Caution Churches must closely follow specific rules or face IRS scrutiny. David Middlebrook
5 Unique Features of Church Compensation How compensation in a church differs from a for-profit business. Lee A. Dean
Paying Your Pastor Tips and insights for setting compensation Interview with CPA Stan Reiff by Bob Smietana
Helping Boards Set Pastoral Compensation What church leaders should know about paying pastors. Bob Smietana
What You Need to Know About Negotiating a Raise How both employees and their supervisors should approach the conversation. Christen Gall
Student Successfully Appeals Lawsuit Against Synagogue for Injuries Sustained During Study Abroad Program Case demonstrates that the host organization may be legally responsible for injuries that occur. Richard R. Hammar