Clergy

Burnout in Your Ministry: Recognize the Signs

It isn’t a question of if your staff is experiencing burnout, but how many of them are already burnt out. Most people don’t even know it. They think they don’t have time to look closely and deal with it; they ignore warning signs, writing them off as “stress.” So how...

New Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees

With the Department of Labor's upcoming rule changes, church employers must prepare for the new salary threshold for exempt employees, rising to $58,656 on January 1, 2025.   However, clergy staff—those considered ministers for tax purposes—are exempt from overtime...

Reimbursement Guidelines for Church Meal Expenses

All meal expenses for church pastors and staff should not automatically be reimbursed. The reimbursement of meal expenses must comply with specific IRS guidelines to ensure they are deductible and not considered taxable income. Here are the key considerations:...

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