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Compensation Worksheet for Interim Pastor Salary This worksheet is designed to help congregations determine a compensation package for an interim pastor using the previous pastor’s total compensation package. The total bottom line will remain the same while individual lines are flexible, based on the needs and life circumstances of the interim pastor. TAXABLE INCOME Base Salary Social Security Reimbursement NONTAXABLE INCOME Housing Allowance (Allowable expenses include housing, furnishings and utilities) Housing Equity (When parsonage is provided) Furnishing Allowance (When parsonage is provided) Utility Allowance for Parsonage (If utilities are not paid by congregation) Total Salary BENEFITS ELCA Pension and Medical/Dental Plan (Board of Pensions: 612.333.7651) Other (Such as Medical Expense Reimbursement, additional retirement contribution, etc) Total Benefits REIMBURSED PROFESSIONAL EXPENSES Automobile Continuing Education + Official Meetings Sabbatical Professional Ministry Expenses Total Reimbursed Professional Expenses GRAND TOTAL (Should be equivalent) Previous Pastor Interim Pastor $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ $ ___________ NON-FINANCIAL COMPENSATION Sabbath Day ___________ ___________ Vacation Time ___________ ___________ Continuing Education Time ___________ ___________ Page 38 Walking together † for the sake of mission † in God’s world 944 24 ¼ Street • PO Box 107 • Chetek, WI 54728 • 715-859-6810 • Fax 715-859-6812 • www.nwswi.org
Pension and Other Benefits Worksheet for Interim Pastors 1. If providing a housing allowance, add the following to determine cost of benefits: Base Salary Housing Allowance Social Security Allowance ((lines 1 + 2) x 7.65%) (1) $ __________________ (2) $ __________________ (3) $ __________________ Total defined compensation (add lines 1 – 3) (4) $__________________ Total pension & benefits cost (5) $ __________________ (Multiply total defined compensation by total of Medical and Dental, Disability, Administration & Retiree Support and Regular Pension percentages from table below) 2. If providing a parsonage, add the following to determine cost of benefits: Base Salary Social Security Allowance ((line 1 x 1.3) x 7.65%) Parsonage value ((lines 1 + 2) x 30%) Furnishings Allowance (if paid directly to pastor) (1) $ __________________ (2) $ __________________ (3) $ __________________ (4) $ __________________ Total defined compensation (add lines 1 – 4) (5) $__________________ Total pension & benefits cost (6) $ __________________ (Multiply total defined compensation by total of Medical and Dental, Disability, Administration & Retiree Support and Regular Pension percentages from table below) Housing Equity ((line 1 x 1.3) x 4.5%) (7) $ __________________ ELCA BOARD OF PENSIONS—PENSION AND OTHER BENEFITS CONTRIBUTION RATES FOR 2009 (as a % of defined compensation) Health benefits Rates 1 Monthly Minimum Monthly Maximum Member only 13.0% $504.00 $681.00 Member and spouse 22.7% $882.00 $1,192.00 Member and children 22.7% $882.00 $1,192.00 Member, spouse and children 32.4% $1,259.00 $1,703.00 Retirement 10.0 to 12.0% 2,3,4 Disability 2.0% Survivor 0.0% 5 Administration and retiree support 0.7% 1. Rates are a percentage of defined compensation. 2. Contribution for employees of ELCA church institutions is 6 to 12 percent as determined by the institution. 3. Contribution for lay employees of ELCA congregations is 6 to 12 percent as determined by the congregation. 4. If a member participated in a predecessor plan on Dec. 31, 1987, was at least age 45 on that date, and has continuously been a sponsored member of an ELCA retirement plan since Jan. 1, 1988, the total employer retirement contribution must be at least 11 percent. 5. Survivor Benefits Plan contribution is suspended. Walking together † for the sake of mission † in God’s world 944 24 ¼ Street • PO Box 107 • Chetek, WI 54728 • 715-859-6810 • Fax 715-859-6812 • www.nwswi.org Page 39
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Page 3 and 4: God’s work. Our hands. Table of C
Page 5 and 6: Candidate Nomination Form Page 93
Page 7 and 8: Overview God’s work. Our hands. T
Page 9 and 10: Theological Background Adapted from
Page 11 and 12: Overview—Things To Do Congregatio
Page 13 and 14: Ending well Discovering God’s fut
Page 15 and 16: Suggested Prayers From ELW Evening
Page 17 and 18: Model Covenant for Congregations [C
Page 19 and 20: Model Covenant for Departing Family
Page 21 and 22: Bibliography Guiding Your Church St
Page 23 and 24: Bible Reading St. Paul’s letter t
Page 25 and 26: A Prayer for Beginnings Read throug
Page 27 and 28: Ending Well God’s work. Our hands
Page 29 and 30: Ending Well—Things To Do Congrega
Page 31 and 32: Words of Encouragement “Ending we
Page 33 and 34: God’s work. Our hands. Walking to
Page 35 and 36: Suggested Prayers For Guidance: Dir
Page 37 and 38: A local leader or a member of synod
Page 39 and 40: 6. List the congregation’s greate
Page 41 and 42: 7. Have you made sure that all cong
Page 43: Certification of Completion of Fina
Page 47 and 48: this will be with the concurrence o
Page 49 and 50: Together the congregation and Inter
Page 51 and 52: H. Reimburse expenses related to ou
Page 53 and 54: A Sample Message for the Congregati
Page 55 and 56: The Interim God’s work. Our hands
Page 57 and 58: • The congregation president and
Page 59 and 60: Why Can’t We Call Our Interim Pas
Page 61 and 62: Ministry and Programs • Describe
Page 63 and 64: Calling an Associate/Assistant to S
Page 65 and 66: isk to the congregation is possible
Page 67 and 68: Using the Mobility Database System
Page 69 and 70: Some Tips on Filling Out the MSP
Page 71 and 72: Moving from Reflection to Engagemen
Page 73 and 74: Preparing for the Interview Advance
Page 75 and 76: Discipleship • What type of plan
Page 77 and 78: The Interim—Things To Do Congrega
Page 79 and 80: Words of Encouragement The interim
Page 81 and 82: Suggested Prayers Enlightenment of
Page 83 and 84: The minister questions the interim
Page 85 and 86: AFor all who fear God and believe i
Page 87 and 88: 3. Together we will develop a visio
Page 89 and 90: Congregation Quarterly Report of th
Page 91 and 92: 7. Together we will be involved in
Page 93 and 94: Call Committee Devotions These devo
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II. In Calling a Pastor, We Conside
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IV. In Calling a Pastor, We Conside
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Candidate Nomination Form The task
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Call Committee Report of Interview
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Sample Letter Following Candidate I
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Sample Congregational Meeting Agend
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Report of the Vote to Extend a Lett
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Sample Letter Following a Successfu
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Walking together † for the sake o
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Beginning Strong God’s work. Our
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Disengagement from the Interim Peri
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- the installation will be done at
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If you are not able to schedule the
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Words of Encouragement The beginnin
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Suggested Prayers The church: Graci
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A Litany of Farewell for the Interi
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Sample Installation Invitation to C
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P Will you give faithful witness in
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Presentation of the Symbols As a hy
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Appendix A God’s work. Our hands.
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Identifying Broken Things Ministry
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2. a new database to house informat
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from the Ministry Site Profiles tha
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God’s work. Our hands. Shalom •
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