Pastor salaries not keeping pace with inflation

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“Factors … include weekly church attendance, education level, and total years of experience.”

September 12, 2016

2016 study of pastor salaries, benefits available

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By Martin King NASHVILLE (BP) — Compensation for full-time Southern Baptist church staff members has exceeded the cost-of-living increase over the past two years. However, health insurance coverage continues to decline, according to the 2016 SBC Church Compensation Study. The biannual study is a joint project of state Baptist conventions, GuideStone Financial Resources, and LifeWay Christian […]