Friday, May 30, 2008

Bivocational salary and benefits

In view of the recent economic struggles facing many Americans some of our fully-funded pastors are seeing their salaries being cut or some of their benefits being reduced. According to one recent report, the salaries of the fully-funded ministers in our state decreased last year by almost 2 percent. I know of a few churches who told their pastors the church would have to cut their salaries substantially and they would need to find another job to make up the difference. At least one of those pastors went to another church, and that church is now seeking a bivocational minister.

How has the economy affected the giving in your church? Has the church cut your salary or benefits due to reduced giving? Or, has your church found a way to increase its financial support despite a declining economy? I think we would all benefit from hearing what is happening in our churches, so let us know how it's going for you and your congregation.

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