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NEW! Something to ponder from our DS:
Ministry requires many things…faith, dedication, prayer, commitment, community…and money, just to name a few.
This note is about money. The money it takes to support our clergy. Our clergy are not in the profession because they want to get rich. They are clergy because God has called them into service.
Each community of faith pays their clergy a salary and pension and health benefits. The compensation package ought to reflect the ability of the congregation to support a certain compensation based on the congregation’s ability and commitment to provide support for their pastor. Salary is one aspect of this. Healthcare and benefits are other aspects of this.
Most of us are on time with our salary support for our clergy.
It is the healthcare and benefits that get away from us.
These are called Direct Bills and each church sends this money to
the conference. When a church doesn’t send in these
supports for their pastor, the conference pays, at the expense
of other ministries.
Every church has committed to a compensation package before the
first of every year. Each church has promised to support
their clergy with salary, healthcare and benefits.
Let us please remember that ministry takes faith, prayer,
dedication and money.
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