The Pastor and His Benefit Package
1. Pay his salary based on a fair and livable wage (the principle of generosity).
2. Fringe benefits should include:
Full family medical insurance
Retirement plan (403b)
Disability insurance
$100,000 of term life insurance
Add value of $50,000 as income
3. Reimburse pastor for all professional expenses out of general fund category not compensation.
4. Church should pay portion of pastor’s social security obligation as a taxable bonus.
5. Help pastor buy his own home.
6. Give pastor and wife opportunity to attend three church conferences a year at church expense.
7. Church should give pastor four weeks of vacation per year including four Sundays.