2026 CLERGY/MINISTER COMPENSATION FORM

2026 CLERGY/MINISTER COMPENSATION FORM

Submit one form for each church you are appointed or assigned to. Note: If your calculations are incorrect please contact Sarah Carter in the Conference Office at scarter@trinitygmc.org or 281-503-4560.
Clergy/Minister Name*

First NameLast Name
Clergy/Minister Email*
example@example.com
Clergy/Minister Status*

DeaconElderTLPValid Deacon or ElderSupply PastorLay Minister
Church*
Select the church paying this compensation.
Effective Date of This Compensation*

MonthDayYear
Date
SECTION I: Benefits Eligibility

Note: If you are on a multiple-point charge, please fill out Section I based on your combined appointment status.
Select Status*

Full-Time (retirement, health, & life and disability)3/4 Time (retirement & life and disability)1/2 Time (retirement)1/4 Time
Are You Eligible for Health Benefits?*

Yes, I am a Clergy (Deacon, Elder, TLP, Supply Pastor, Valid Deacon or Elder) serving Full-TimeNo, I am a Clergy (Deacon, Elder, TLP, Supply Pastor, Valid Deacon or Elder) serving less than Full-TimeNo, I am a Lay Minister
If yes above, do you choose to waive your health benefit eligibility? (Waiver document must be on file.)

Yes, I have waiver on fileYes, I need to place a waiver on fileNo
Are you Eligible for Retirement Benefits?*

Yes, I am a Clergy (Deacon, Elder, TLP, Supply Pastor, Valid Deacon or Elder) serving at least 1/2 TimeNo, I am a Clergy (Deacon, Elder, TLP, Supply Pastor, Valid Deacon or Elder) serving less than 1/2 TimeNo, I am a Lay Minister
If yes above, do you choose to waive your retirement eligibility? (Waiver document must be on file.)

Yes, I have waiver on fileYes, I need to place a waiver on fileNo
If a waiver document is not on file, contact Lorena Ossa at lossa@trinitygmc.org to recieve a waiver and instructions.
SECTION II: Cash Salary & Allowances

Note: If you are on a multi-point charge, please fill out Section II based only on the church selected above. This is your cash salary and any allowances that do not require receipts. Include housing allowance only in Section III below.
A. Annual Cash Salary*
Annual cash salary
B. Other Cash Allowances
Allowances other than housing which do not require receipts, such as social security (SECA), health insurance, etc.
SECTION III: HOUSING

Note: The Housing Allowance amount is set by the church in addition to the salary included in Section II above. It can be paid out with the regular paycheck or in a separate check. Lay ministers are not eligible for Housing Allowances.
Note: If you are on a multi-point charge, please fill out Section III based only on the church selected above.
A. Do You Live in a Parsonage provided by any church you are appointed to?*

YesNo
B. Housing/Utility Allowance
Reminder: Lay ministers are not eligible for housing allowance.
SECTION IV: Total Clergy/Minister Compensation
A. Total Direct Compensation
Auto-calculation - This is the amount you recieved direct from the church, including salary and allowances.
B. Total Compensation with parsonage
This is the amount your pension benefit is calculated from if you are eligible and you live in a parsonage.
C. Total Compensation without parsonage
This is the amount your pension benefit is calculated from if you are eligible and you DO NOT live in a parsonage.
Total of Section IV
SECTION V: LOCAL CHURCH EXPENSES FOR CLERGY/MINISTERS

These are additional expenses (if you are eligible) the local church will cover on your behalf but are not income to you. Enter 0 if you are not eligible or have waived eligibility.
Health Insurance
Church's annual share of 2026 health insurance premiums. Enter 10,972.56 for clergy only; 20,691.12 for clergy plus 1; 28,215 for clergy family per GuideStone.
Clergy's personal retirement contribution percentage eligible for church matching
Enter the percent you are contributing to your retirement. This amount will be deducted from your salary and forwarded to GuideStone on your behalf.
Retirement Contribution from the Church
Auto-calculation of the church's annual contribution to your retirement account. This includeds 5% of your total compensation, plus a match of your contribution up to an additional 5%. *If you choose to waive your retirement benefits your church can ignore this contribution.
Life and Disability
Auto-calculation of the amount the church is required to pay for all clergy serving 3/4 Time or Full Time. This is estimated. The full amount will be calculated by GuideStone and billed to the church quarterly. This benefit cannot be waived.
Other Expenses in the Church Budget
Include parsonage or housing expenses paid directly by the church, accountable reimbursements for receipted expenses, or other line items in the church budget designated to support your appointment/assignment. These are not income to you.
Total Compensation Package
This is the total cost to the church for your appointment/assignment.
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2026 CLERGY/MINISTER COMPENSATION FORM

SECTION I: Benefits Eligibility

SECTION II: Cash Salary & Allowances

SECTION III: HOUSING

SECTION IV: Total Clergy/Minister Compensation

SECTION V: LOCAL CHURCH EXPENSES FOR CLERGY/MINISTERS