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Illinois Conference Guidelines
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Illinois Conference Guidelines
for the Call and Support of Ministry Leadership

In the year 2000 the Illinois Conference issued Guidelines for the Call and Support of Ministry Leadership in conference churches.

This booklet of guidelines includes:

  • Understanding Compensation for Ministry
  • Steps for the Congregation in Calling a Minister
  • Elements of a Call Agreement and Sample Agreements
  • Cash Salary
  • Housing
  • Benefits
  • Church-Related Business Expenses
  • Other Expenses of Ministry
  • Other Staffing Pattern Considerations
  • Considerations in the Ongoing Employment Relationship

    The calcutions used in the original booklet were intended for use in 2001.

    Each year an addendum is issued with new figures to be used in the calculations for each subsequent year. Be sure to consult the current year addendum.

    The complete Guidelines Booklet published in the year 2000 can be downloaded HERE. This is a large file in PDF Format with 66 pages and may take a little time to download.

    The Guidelines Addendum for 2010 can be downloaded as a WORD document HERE.


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