Finance & Budget
The Diocesan Budget is funded from three major sources. The first, and largest, is the Full Share assessments from the congregations. The other sources are the proceeds of endowments & other funds of the Diocese and payments from people attending things like Conventions, Youth Events, Prepared to Serve classes and Clergy events.
The Diocesan Council begins putting the budget together in May for the following year.
2019 Budget FAQ
2019 Budget – Proposed
2019 Budget Narrative
2018 Budget – Final
2018 Budget Narrative
The Clergy Compensation Committee sets the Diocesan minimum salaries and supply rates for clergy.
2020 Clergy Compensation Guidelines & Supply Rates
2019 Clergy Compensation Guidelines & Supply Rates
2017 Report on Compensation of Clergy
Churches by Group 2017
2019 Cost of Position Worksheet
The current IRS mileage reimbursement rate is 58 cents per mile. (as of 1/1/19)
Sample Employee Handbook for Parishes
Employee Handbook Adoption form
Property Insurance Requirements for Parishes