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2024 Pastor’s Compensation
The materials which follow are intended to guide the Staff-Pastor Parish Relations Committee (SPPRC) and pastor through this process. Questions can be directed to the District Superintendent or the Benefits Office of the Upper New York Conference.
The United Methodist Discipline directs the SPPRC to consult with pastor and staff regarding all aspects of compensation and to then recommend appropriate proposals to the Church Council on an annual basis.
Salary Reports must be sent to your District office by September 20, 2023.
- Cover letter from Director of HR/Benefits
- Setting the Pastor’s Compensation Guide
- Clergy Support Policies
The following items should also be of interest to pastors as they consider their compensation package components and consider changes that are being made to the benefit programs.
Health Plan information and decision tools will be available on the Conference website prior to Annual Election (late October/early November).
More information on health insurance and pension programs can be found on the Benefits Office page.
- Health Plan Snapshot
- Flexible Spending Account Guide
- Clergy Moving Expenses and 1099s
Click here for more information on health insurance and click here for more information about retirement investments.