Clergy Support Team
Report To 2009 Annual Conference
CLERGY COMPENSATION
In 2010, the Missouri Conference Clergy Support Team asks that the annual conference recommend that each
pastoral charge give their clergyperson(s) at least a cost-of- living increase plus the consideration of a “merit”
increase.
All full-time charges must include in their compensation package:
A. TRAVEL -Reimbursement for the actual “business” miles traveled by the clergy at the current rate
established by the IRS. Clergy are to voucher all miles and submit documentation to the church treasurer for
reimbursement.
B. UTILITIES - (Gas, Electricity, water, sewer, trash service, base telephone and basic cable or base
telephone/internet/cable bundle. We also recommend that charges consider providing internet service
for full- time clergypersons.) Either (1) a cash allowance at a minimum of $2,400 per year; or (2) direct
payment to the utility companies. When the utility companies are paid directly, there is no compensation to
the clergyperson for utility charges. A cash allowance at a minimum of $3,000 may be provided in special
circumstances.
C. HEALTH INSURANCE -- All full-time charges shall be enrolled in the conference insurance program.
(Missouri Annual Conference Standing Rule 401.00)
D. PENSION -- Monthly premium for the clergyperson’s CRSP and CPP.
E. HOUSING - Provide adequate housing or housing allowance meeting the standards of church-owned
residences as published in the 2008 Missouri Conference Journal, pages F-30 through
F-33.
F. CONTINUING EDUCATION - Full-time clergy are required to participate in a continuing education
plan. Charges are encouraged to pay for these expenses either by a continuing education allowance or
reimbursement.
G. PROFESSIONAL EXPENSES - It is recommended that other professional expenses directly related to work
as a clergy person be paid as a reimbursed expense. Cell phone expenses for a clergy person are considered
a part of professional expenses. Please refer to the General Council on Finance and Administration
Accountable Reimbursement Policies
It is recommended that the total allotted for travel, utilities, continuing education and professional expenses be a
minimum of $7,000.00 per year. This amount should be reviewed annually by the charge to determine if it is
adequate to support of the ministry of the clergy person.
MINIMUM SALARY AND SALARY SUPPLEMENT
The minimum base salary for all full-time clergypersons under Episcopal appointment is determined by
multiplying the conference average base salary (2010, $46,637) by 70% for full-time local pastors; 70% plus $800
for associate and full-time probationary members; and 70% plus $1,250 for full members. Therefore, the minimum
base salary for all full-time clergy is as follows (Section A of Pastoral Support Form):
2009 Missouri Annual Conference B-43
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