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 approved a Revivalism Handbook which includes the following guidelines on pages 8 & 9:
- Cover the evangelist's travel expenses both to and from the local church.
- Pay an honorarium of at least $1,000 whenever possible.
- 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.
- Remember the evangelist at Christmas with a generous love offering.