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Compensation Resources
We know you care about every person who serves your ministry, which means you’re always thinking about salary plus meaningful benefits: a church-funded medical plan, life and disability insurance, and contributions to a retirement plan. It also means keeping ministry-related expenses separate from an employee’s pay. These resources will help you build compensation packages that honor both your staff and your calling.
Resources
Compensation Planning
An eight-page guide to assist with compensation planning for ministry employees.
Eight Essentials of Retirement Planning for Ministers and Churches
This eBook outlines the shared roles of the church and the minister, with best practices for planning a minister’s retirement.
Church Compensation Worksheets
Free worksheets and resources to help you estimate pay for specific ministry positions.
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Tax Resources
Tax season brings a lot of questions, and sorting through it all can feel daunting. We’ve gathered these resources to make reporting clearer, from handling retirement income received through Servant Solutions to managing housing allowance and Social Security with confidence.
Resources
Form 1099-R Tax Filing Information
An informational sheet explaining how to report retirement income you received from Servant Solutions.
Church & Nonprofit Tax Guide
By Michael Martin – federal, state, and other reporting made simple.
Articles
Additional Resources
Beyond compensation and taxes, there are tools to assist you to steward your ministry’s resources, from estate planning to audit preparation. Alongside providing individual retirement options for ministers, we can help churches and organizations establish sound compensation and benefits plans for their entire staff. Let our trusted advisors carry the complexity, so you can focus on the people you serve.
Articles
ChurchEXCEL through ECFA
Through our partnership with Church of God Ministries, you can access ChurchEXCEL from the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA). Enjoy printable manuals, electronic tax guides, podcasts, and webinars on budgeting, compensation, and current tax laws.
