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- The 2010-2011 Compensation Handbook for Church Staff
Every church and its employees want to feel confident that their compensation plan is reasonable and fair. Now you can know for sure by comparing your plan with those of thousands of other church workers nationwide. Based on a national survey, The 2010-2011 Compensation Handbook for Church Staff provides reliable church employee compensation breakdowns for part-time, full-time, church size, income budget, and geographical setting. With this information, you can compare your plan to other churches that have similar positions and demographics. Compensation profiles are broken down by categories so you can easily determine: -Base salary -Retirement -Health insurance -Housing allowance & parsonage -Life insurance -Continuing education In addition, you’ll find compensation levels based on personnel characteristics including years employed, denomination, region, gender, and educational training. Church staff positions profiled include: -Solo Pastor -Senior Pastor -Associate Pastor -Executive/Administrative Pastor -Youth Pastor -Adult Ministry Director -Children’s/Preschool Director -Music/Choir Director -Administrator -Bookkeeper/Accountant -Administrative Assistant -Custodian -Part-time Musician/Vocalist
- 2005 Compensation Handbook for Church Staff by James F. Cobble, Jr. and Richard R. Hammar. $19.95. They say about this book: "What is the typical compensation of senior pastors, church secretaries, and other church staff members? The new 2005 Compensation Handbook for Church Staff provides a current and comprehensive picture of church compensation practices across the United States. You'll find compensation breakdowns according to church size, budget, and geographical setting. Personal factors such as years employed, gender, and educational training are also taken into account. Most importantly, you'll receive practical guidance in designing the best compensation plan to take full advantage of federal tax laws. Simply put, this compensation book provides the most information for the least price. Used by thousands of churches. Your satisfaction is fully guaranteed!"
- 2004 Compensation Handbook for Christian Ministries CMA Member Rate: $299*, Non-member Rate: $399 Note: The CMA Compensation Handbook for Christian Ministries does NOT include church staff positions.
- A Salary Survey by the National Association of Church Business Administrators
- McMillan, B. R. "How much should we pay the pastor: a fresh look at clergy salaries in the 21st century," Becky R. McMillan and Matthew J. Price., Durham, N.C. Duke Divinity School, 2003.
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