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Salary Guidelines
Compensation Guide & Calculator (pdf & excel file)
Salary Survey 2016 – Sole Pastor
Salary Survey 2016 – Senior/Administrative Pastor
Salary Survey 2016 – Associate/Assistant Pastor
Additional Compensation tools developed by Concordia Plan Services
Church Tool: Using this tool churches can create compensation estimates for positions including Sole Pastor, Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor, Director of Christian Education, Director of Christian Outreach, Deaconess, Director of Family Life Ministry, Director of Parish Music, and Lay Minister. https://tc.cbiz.com/CompToolCPS/Login.aspx
The church tool is also available in the Apple app store for Apple devices. Search “CPS Comp” to find the app. It functions in a very similar way to the actual online version. (A School App is not currently available).
School Tool: The educator tool allows the user to create compensation estimates for positions including Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Head Principal/Administrator, Assistant Principal/Administrator, and Early Childhood Director. Schools from preschools and childcare centers all the way through high schools can use the tool. https://tc.cbiz.com/CompToolCPSEd/Login.aspx
Human Resources Guides
What To Do When You Receive a Call
Job Descriptions – Ministry Staff, Officers, Admin Staff, Facilities Staff
HR Poster Compilation – to post in various locations – Updated March 2020
Sabbatical Guidelines – 2008
Employment Resource Manual – pdf (2012)
Commissioned Worker Call Process Information
Annual Review Template (fillable .docx) – This is the review form we utilize at the District Office. For a complete overview of evaluation best practices, please connect with your District Facilitator.
Pastor or Principal Annual Review Sample Form
Teacher or DCE Annual Review Sample Form
Treasurer Resources
LCMS Congregational Treasurer’s Manual
Educational Assistance Plan and Student Loan Repayment Program
- Educational Assistance Program Information & Sample (pdf file)
- Educational Assistance Plan – (word document version)
Student Loan Assistance – video
Fair Labor Standards Act Ruling (2019)
Sales, Use, and Withholding Tax Forms
Money Handling Suggestions for Congregations
Church Board Resources
Guidelines for LCMS Congregation Constitutions
Protecting Your Ministry – A Legal Guide for Churches, Christian Schools, and Christian Ministries
Faith and Freedom Resources – (includes information about the ADF Church Alliance)
Alliance Defending Freedom – Impact of Supreme Court Rulings on Churches and Ministries Across America (Webinar recording) – added 8/14/20
Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Communication
Crisis Management for Congregations and Ministries
CEF “MI-Home” Mortgage Offer – Special mortgage rate offer for new to the District church workers
Church Safety
Guidelines for Emergency Operation Plans