Salary

Among the richest pastors in the world are some very recognizable names, and a few you may not have heard of. But you probably won't recognize any names among those who serve for an "average" salary.

Full-time Southern Baptist senior pastor compensation has remained flat over the past four years, while the complete pastor pay package has decreased.

Amen Church, a new church plant in Dallas, Texas is trying an unconventional church model. None of their pastors or leaders will take a salary, instead using weekly donations to fund charitable community initiatives.

So, you want a raise. Who doesn't. Getting a raise as a vocational youth worker is one of the most difficult, and therefore rarest item to ever make a church budget. Just like the quest for El Dorado, this journey often leads to a disappointing conclusion.

How do you retain your best team members when you can’t pay them more? Is it possible to give them a pay raise that...

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Performance should be the motivating factor in deciding what to pay your pastor. There are, however, many other factors to take into consideration when determining a senior pastor's compensation.

I’m not arguing that every pastor should seek a raise today. Every leader must make a personal decision, and all must work within the context in which they serve. I do know, though, that I would be more open with the church today if I had financial needs.