While ministers are employees for federal income tax reporting purposes, they are self-employed for Social Security purposes with respect to services they perform in the exercise of their ministry. This means that they must pay both the employee and the employer share of social security tax...
With the aging of the Boomer generation, pastors are retiring every day. I hear from a pastor almost every week who has recently retired or is considering retirement. Over the past few years, our conversations have become somewhat predictable and consistent. The questions these pastors have...
Arlington, Texas – Payroll Partners has now become The General Council on Finance and Administration’s (GCFA) latest Ministry Partner. From cost-saving software to discount programs, GCFA curates a Ministry Partner Program for the benefit of churches and members of The United Methodist Church by cultivating...
The clergy housing allowance is a significant financial benefit available to ordained ministers, pastors, and religious leaders in the United States. This unique tax provision allows eligible clergy members to exclude a portion of their compensation from federal income taxation, resulting in potential savings for...
Communities rely on their church leaders year-round. It’s a responsibility willingly accepted by those who’ve been called to serve — and more often than not, those leaders are the last ones to ask for any recognition or applause for their sacrifice. But that dynamic is exactly...
Question: What is 'at-will employment'? Can I fire an employee for any reason? Answer: Yes and no. At-will employment means the employer or employee can end the employment relationship for almost any reason (with or without cause) at any time (with or without notice). It...
Long before I entertained the idea of being on staff at a large church, I was asked by our Executive Pastor to go to dinner with a candidate for our open Children’s Pastor position. I remember thinking, Why would you want me—someone who is not on...
Churches employ people to help them fulfill their mission. These valuable contributors make the church happen! Most organizations understand the importance of screening job candidates before hiring them. However, there is so much to learn when someone leaves. Many organizations use exit interviews as a forum to learn. If...
It might sound like something included in a benefits package alongside nap lounges and smoothie bars, but offering your employees unlimited PTO is not only totally doable, it could have a really positive impact on your organization and culture. So what is "Unlimited PTO"? Unlimited Paid...
Providing generous benefits for church employees is part of a strategy that is used to attract and retain key employees. Benefits vary greatly by the organization and can be as simple as health insurance for church employees to as complex as flexible work schedules or on-campus daycare. Benefit packages come...