Ensure Your Church's Clergy Compensation Practices Are Structured Correctly
Clergy payroll is unlike any other payroll.
Many churches unknowingly apply rules designed for non-minister employees, creating compliance risks, payroll errors, and unnecessary tax burdens for both the church and the pastor.
This review provides an independent assessment of your church's clergy compensation and payroll practices, helping leaders identify potential issues and strengthen confidence in their processes.
Common Pain Points
"Our pastor's compensation has never been reviewed."
"I'm not sure we're handling clergy payroll correctly."
"We've always done it this way, but is it right?"
"I don't fully understand minister tax rules."
"We recently hired a pastor and want to set things up properly."
"I'm concerned we may have missed something important."
What You’ll Gain
Greater Confidence
Understand whether your current payroll and housing allowance practices align with recognized clergy tax and payroll principles.
Reduced Risk
Identify potential compliance concerns before they become larger problems.
Better Stewardship
Ensure compensation arrangements are serving both the church and the minister effectively.
Practical Recommendations
Receive actionable guidance that can be implemented by church leaders, payroll staff, or bookkeepers.
What’s Included
Depending on the selected level of review, services may include:
Compensation Structure Review
Evaluation of:
Salary structure
Housing allowance designation
Parsonage arrangements (if applicable)
Retirement contributions
Taxable and non-taxable benefits
Payroll Process Review
Evaluation of:
Payroll setup
Federal tax withholding practices
Social Security/Medicare treatment
W-2 reporting considerations
Compensation reporting procedures
Policy & Documentation Review
Review of:
Board-approved housing allowance resolutions
Compensation documentation
Relevant payroll records
Written Findings & Recommendations
Identification of:
Strengths
Areas of concern
Potential compliance risks
Recommended next steps
Consultation & Action Planning
Available with Comprehensive and Multi-Clergy Reviews.
Investment Options
Ideal for churches seeking a high-level review of a single minister's compensation and housing allowance arrangement.
Includes:
Compensation Structure Review
Policy & Documentation Review
Summary Written Recommendations
Follow-up email with recommended next steps
Does Not Include:
Payroll Process Review
Live Consultation
Recommended for most churches seeking a thorough review of a single clergy compensation package.
Includes:
Compensation Structure Review
Payroll Process Review
Policy & Documentation Review
Detailed Findings Report
60-Minute Consultation & Recommendation Review
Designed for churches with multiple clergy members or complex compensation arrangements.
Includes:
Review of up to three clergy compensation packages
Payroll Process Review
Policy & Documentation Review
Comprehensive Findings Report
90-Minute Leadership Consultation
Prioritized Action Plan
Special Pricing for GSCA Members Only:
Essential Review - $295.00
Comprehensive Review - $495.00
Multi-Clergy Review - $795.00