There are no standard amounts for housing allowance as a whole. The IRS guidelines say to use the fair market rental value of your housing and housing expenses (i.e., gas, electric, cable, etc.). There are housing allowance worksheets to help pastors figure out the...
Clergy
4 Explanations That Make The Ministerial Housing Allowance Easier To Understand
While Internal Revenue Code is definitely not the most exciting topic, Section 107 is good to know as it does offer some benefit to ministers. This is where the minister’s housing allowance is addressed. Here it is: “In the case of a minister of the gospel, gross...
How To Have Hard Conversations With Your Church Staff
As a church leader, addressing an employee’s fluctuating performance or initiating conversations about termination is an undesirable part of the job. However, these conversations don't have to be uncomfortable or awkward. Difficult dialogues can be successful and...