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ChurchSalary is made possible through funding from the Lilly Endowment Inc. As part of Lilly's "National Initiative to Address Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders," ChurchSalary—and our parent, Church Law & Tax—is committed to helping church leaders and pastors develop an atmosphere of healthy financial stewardship, especially in the area of church staff compensation.

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Calculating the dollars of a salary and benefits package or knowing if a job offer is fair are only part of the compensation process. Learn more about housing allowances, required and best practices for hiring and compensating church staff, and understanding basic personal finances. Here, we've brought together our best articles and resources on these topics.

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Answering Your Gloo Questions

Answering Your Gloo Questions

Learn more about Gloo's recent acquisition of ChurchSalary.

Aaron M. Hill

2024 State of Church Compensation

2024 State of Church Compensation

Rising costs and shifting employment standards are making it harder for churches to replace, pay, and manage staff.

2025 Budget and COLA Changes

2025 Budget and COLA Changes

Even though churches are aligned on a reasonable COLA for 2025, increased benefit costs and the higher cost of living is placing financial pressure on churches.

Aaron Hill

The Rising Cost of Replacing Pastors

The Rising Cost of Replacing Pastors

Market forces are creating tremendous pressure for churches as they seek to replace pastors.

Editorial Staff

Average Per Person Giving in the Church

Average Per Person Giving in the Church

Research on budget, attendance, and giving can help churches evaluate their health and plan for growth.

Aaron M. Hill

Why and What? Introduction | COVID and the Church

Why and What? Introduction | COVID and the Church

Many of our assumptions about the pandemic’s impact on American churches are incorrect or incomplete. What actually happened? And why talk about this now?

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Average Per Person Giving in the Church

Average Per Person Giving in the Church

Research on budget, attendance, and giving can help churches evaluate their health and plan for growth.

Aaron M. Hill

How Much Do Churches Spend on Benefits and Health Insurance?

How Much Do Churches Spend on Benefits and Health Insurance?

Benefits work differently than salaries, but they are a key part of total compensation.

Aaron M. Hill

How Much Does Region Impact A Pastor's Salary?

How Much Does Region Impact A Pastor's Salary?

Find out where the best-paid pastors live and how your region ranks.

Aaron M. Hill

Job Title Trends for Pastors and Church Staff

Job Title Trends for Pastors and Church Staff

The inspiration and solutions you need to create better job titles for pastors and staff at your church.

Editorial Staff

The Rising Cost of Replacing Pastors

The Rising Cost of Replacing Pastors

Market forces are creating tremendous pressure for churches as they seek to replace pastors.

Editorial Staff

Appendix: The Impact of Age, Ethnicity, Gender, and Location | COVID and the Church

Appendix: The Impact of Age, Ethnicity, Gender, and Location | COVID and the Church

How and why did the pandemic disproportionately impact different demographics?

Chapter 9: Beauty from Ashes | COVID and the Church

Chapter 9: Beauty from Ashes | COVID and the Church

Stories from the pandemic remind us that hope abounds even in the most difficult circumstances.

Chapter 8: Leadership in Crisis | COVID and the Church

Chapter 8: Leadership in Crisis | COVID and the Church

The pandemic accelerated retirements, caused resignations, and created leadership crises.

How to Categorize Your Church's Community Setting

How to Categorize Your Church's Community Setting

Is your church located in an large city, suburb, rural area, or small town? And why does it matter?

Chapter 7: Friendly Fire in the Culture War | COVID and the Church

Chapter 7: Friendly Fire in the Culture War | COVID and the Church

Lasting damage was inflicted not by restrictions imposed from outside the church but by politicized conflicts inside each congregation.