Christian Love. Because the connection between pastor and people is a sacred trust, open, caring, healthy relationships are essential for the well-being of the local church. Salary and benefits negotiations, new and annual, should be carried out with candor and clarity, and with loving, supportive, mutual respect. As Christians, we are called to compensate all persons fairly, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, disabilities, marital or family status. TERMS OF CALL AGREEMENT Because our church, , is committed to fair and LOCAL CHURCH just compensation, and in recognition that our faithful support will assist you, , in remaining vital, creative and energetic for this AUTHORIZED MINISTER ministry, we provide the following financial and professional care. All benefits listed here are annual and will be pro-rated during the remainder of the current year. We commit ourselves to the following terms of the covenant as we call you into ministry among us: RELOCATION EXPENSES Our church will pay reasonable relocation costs to move you from to . It is your responsibility to secure at least two written estimates of the costs involved in this move and to submit the estimates to our Church Council so we can adequately plan and execute our part of these logistics. Relocation costs include the expense of one advance home hunting trip for you and your family, the move of your household goods, mileage for transporting your automobile(s), and lodging for you and your family en route. These total costs will not exceed $ .
Christian Love. Because the connection between pastor and people is a sacred trust, open, caring, healthy relationships are essential for the well-being of the local church. Salary and benefits negotiations, new and annual, should be carried out with candor and clarity, and with loving, supportive, mutual respect. As Christians, we are called to compensate all persons fairly, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, disabilities, marital or family status. TERMS OF CALL AGREEMENT local church authorized minister Because our church, _____________________________, is committed to fair and just compensation, and in recognition that our faithful support will assist you, _____________________________, in remaining vital, creative and energetic for this ministry, we provide the following financial and professional care. All benefits listed here are annual and will be pro-rated during the remainder of the current year. We commit ourselves to the following terms of the covenant as we call you into ministry among us: RELOCATION EXPENSES Our church will pay reasonable relocation costs to move you from ____________________ to ____________________. It is your responsibility to secure at least two written estimates of the costs involved in this move and to submit the estimates to our Church Council so we can adequately plan and execute our part of these logistics. Relocation costs include the expense of one advance home hunting trip for you and your family, the move of your household goods, mileage for transporting your automobile(s), and lodging for you and your family en route. These total costs will not exceed $_____________.
