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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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How To / Guides

Start here to learn about basic concepts and principles that underly compensation and benefits analysis such as salary ranges, salary structures, and compa-ratios.

How To / Guides Resources

How to Use Your Salary Report

How to Use Your Salary Report

The data in every ChurchSalary report is designed to help you perform three basic salary review steps.

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?

How to Adjust Salaries Based on Location

How to Adjust Salaries Based on Location

Practical resources, data, and knowledge to help ChurchSalary members adjust nationwide salaries based on several local variables.

Editorial Staff

How Multisite Churches Pay Campus Pastors

How Multisite Churches Pay Campus Pastors

Two prevailing models that multisite churches use to pay campus pastors.

How to Practice Self-Care and Avoid Ministry Burnout

How to Practice Self-Care and Avoid Ministry Burnout

As an employee, do you know what the signs of ministry burnout are? And how can you avoid it?

Tiffany Henning, SPHR, CRPC

How Does ChurchSalary Filter and Process Data?

How Does ChurchSalary Filter and Process Data?

How does ChurchSalary pre-process, analyze, and present salary data responsibly?

Editorial Staff

Recommended Reading

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

How to Nail an Interview for a Pastoral Position

How to Nail an Interview for a Pastoral Position

A seasoned expert explains how pastors can land a great new role and ensure both the job and the church are the right fit.

Dan Navarra

How to Prevent Ministry Burnout Among Church Staff

How to Prevent Ministry Burnout Among Church Staff

What can employers do to prevent burnout among staff?

Tiffany Henning, SPHR, CRPC

How to Downsize Your Church Staff with Dignity

How to Downsize Your Church Staff with Dignity

Takes steps to treat your staff with dignity if you need to downsize or restructure your org chart.

Matt Steen & Aaron M. Hill