2026 / 2027 PASTOR COMPENSATION FORM

2026 / 2027 PASTOR 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.
Pastor Name

First NameLast Name
Pastor Email
example@example.com
Pastor Status
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
Are You Eligible for Health Benefits?
If yes above, do you choose to waive your health benefit eligibility? (Waiver document must be on file.)
Are you Eligible for Retirement Benefits?
If yes above, do you choose to waive your retirement eligibility? (Waiver document must be on file.)
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
Net amount pastor receives as salary after all voluntary deductions and withholdings are take out.
B. Other Cash Allowances
All allowances, other than Housing, which are voluntarily withheld or deducted for the pastor, including taxes, SECA, personal retirement contributions, and additional health insurance contributions above the amount required by the church.
SECTION III: HOUSING
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?
B. Housing/Utility Allowance
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.
SECTION IV: Total Pastor Compensation
A. Total Cash Salary & Allowances
Auto-calculation - This is the amount you receive from the church, including salary, housing/utility allowance, and all other allowances, withholdings, and deductions.
B. Total Compensation with parsonage
This is the amount your retirement benefit is calculated from if you are eligible and you live in a parsonage.
C. Total Compensation without parsonage
This is the amount your retirement benefit is calculated from if you are eligible and you DO NOT live in a parsonage.
Total of Section IV
Total Compensation for Retirement percentage calculation
SECTION V: LOCAL CHURCH EXPENSES FOR PASTORS

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
Enter the church's annual share of pastoral health insurance premiums. The 2027 amounts have not yet been released, so until then, we recommend using the 2026 numbers: 10,972.56 for clergy only; 20,691.12 for clergy plus 1; 28,215 for clergy family.
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. *Note - The dollar amount this percentage represents should be included as part of "Other Cash Allowances" line in Section II above.
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.
Non-Income Pastoral 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.
Should be Empty:

2026 / 2027 PASTOR COMPENSATION FORM

SECTION I: Benefits Eligibility

SECTION II: Cash Salary & Allowances

SECTION III: HOUSING

SECTION IV: Total Pastor Compensation

SECTION V: LOCAL CHURCH EXPENSES FOR PASTORS