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For many churches the pastor's employment agreement creates significant financial and legal obligations. Given their importance, such contracts should be negotiated with the help of an attorney who is retained to protect the interests of the church as an institution.
For many churches the pastor's employment agreement creates significant financial and legal obligations. Given their importance, such contracts should be negotiated with the help of an attorney who is retained to protect the interests of the church as an institution.
Honorarium. It is customary to thank the clergy for their assistance and to offer an honorarium if they are involved in the service. A thank-you note or card should be sent separately from the honorarium. It is considered inappropriate to ask the clergy what fee they charge for funerals.
And when should you pay them? The average honorarium for a pastor who is performing a funeral is between $100-$300, depending on how much preparation and work is involved.
1 To determine usual requirements. Review contracts for other pastors in your denomination to determine usual requirements.2 Specify basic employment elements : start date.3 Delineate the church-specific goals and responsibilities.4 Identify additional items.5 Review the contract.