Compensating
the Evangelist
Visiting evangelists represent an important part of our tradition
and serve a valuable role within the church. In fact, the
Board of General Superintendents has observed that "our past
and present is richer because of the sacrificial obedience of
these persons."
Given
the importance we attach to the ministry of evangelists, we well
might ask how to compensate them appropriately for the service
they perform for the local church. The General Superintendents
have suggested the following guidelines:
- Cover
the evangelist's travel expenses both to and from the local
church.
- Provide
housing, meals, and study resources while the evangelist is
serving the local congregation.
- In
consultation with the evangelist, contribute to the evangelist's
TSA account.
- Where
appropriate, designate a portion of the compensation as housing
allowance.
- Pay
a stipend equal to twice that of the pastor's compensation,
including housing, plus benefits.
- Remember
the evangelist at Christmas with a generous love offering
Example:
First
Church of the Nazarene in Somewhere, USA averages about 100 in
Sunday morning attendance. Their pastor, Rev. Jane Q. Doe, earns
a total salary package of $34,288 yearly. This breaks down into
about $20,400 in salary, $10,200 in housing, and $2688 in benefits.
The weekly total of her earnings averages out to $660.
Following
the guidelines set by the Board of General Superintendents, the
church board has designated $1400 (twice their pastor’s
weekly pay) of their church’s budget to compensate the evangelist
who is scheduled for their annual Fall Revival. This is in addition
to covering the evangelist’s travel, housing, and meal expenses.
They are also planning to present a significant gift via the annual
Christmas Love Offering.
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