Minimum Rate
adopted by the Executive Council as the standard for the Diocese
$120.00 for one service and/or location; $145.00 for two services and/or locations; $170.00 for three services and/or locations.
adopted by the Executive Council as the standard for the Diocese
$120.00 for one service and/or location; $145.00 for two services and/or locations; $170.00 for three services and/or locations.
Rates listed are minimums and applicable to both priests and deacons. If Supply Clergy wish to donate any or all of their time, they should receive remuneration then make a personal gift to the congregation.
Deacons may lead “Morning Prayer with Communion from the Reserved Sacrament” (following the outline approved by the Bishop) at these rates if supplying outside their assigned congregation. Deacons must notify Bishop Gunter of the use of this outline and circumstances that necessitate its use.
Treasurer Note: If your congregation provides more than $600 in remuneration (not including reimbursement for mileage, meals and/or lodging) during a calendar year, the cleric must be provided a 1099-MISC for tax purposes. You should obtain the cleric’s Social Security Number using IRS Form W-9 “Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification.”
The congregation should also include reimbursement for expenses which may include, but may not be limited to:
Deacons may lead “Morning Prayer with Communion from the Reserved Sacrament” (following the outline approved by the Bishop) at these rates if supplying outside their assigned congregation. Deacons must notify Bishop Gunter of the use of this outline and circumstances that necessitate its use.
Treasurer Note: If your congregation provides more than $600 in remuneration (not including reimbursement for mileage, meals and/or lodging) during a calendar year, the cleric must be provided a 1099-MISC for tax purposes. You should obtain the cleric’s Social Security Number using IRS Form W-9 “Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification.”
The congregation should also include reimbursement for expenses which may include, but may not be limited to:
- Mileage: using the current IRS standard business mileage rate per mile (visit www.irs.gov and search "Standard Mileage Rates"). The standard business rate for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) as of January 1, 2018 is 54.5 cents per mile.
- Lodging: if an overnight stay is necessary. The congregation may wish to provide lodging in a member's home.
- Meals: including those taken during travel to or from the supply location.