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CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST
Agreement of Understanding
This agreement of understanding is between:
This agreement articulates the terms of the pastoral appointment
by the stationing committee and reduces the possibility
of wrong assumptions/misunderstandings on the part of the pastor
or the parish. The goal is to have a healthy working relationship
between pastor and congregation.
Starting Date
Employment will begin on ____________________________________.
Salary
The annual salary is $ ______________________ and will be paid
to the pastor (circle one)
Social Security
State the amount of Social Security the church will pay the pastor
this year. $______________________
Has the pastor opted out of the Social Security system?
If yes, state how this benefit will be paid to the pastor instead
of a payment into the Social Security system.
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Health Insurance
State the health insurance coverage that is provided by the church
for the pastor and family.
__________________________________________________________________
Disability Insurance
State the disability insurance coverage. ____________________________________
Pension
The denominational pension program is two-part: the Defined Benefit
Plan and the 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan.
1. State the amount the church will pay into the
Defined Benefit Plan:
2. State the amount the church will contribute via a Salary Increase
Agreement to the 403(b) TSA Plan.
Housing
Will the church provide a parsonage or a housing allowance that
will enable the pastor to rent or purchase a home?
__________________________________________________________________
State the fair monthly rental value of the house or the monthly
housing allowance provided for the pastor:
Utilities
What utilities will the church pay as part of the housing package?
_____________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Are utility bills paid by the church treasurer, or does the pastor
pay the utility bills and submit an expense voucher?
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Vacation
State the number of weeks of vacation the pastor will receive annually.
__________________
How long does a pastor need to be at a church before receiving
vacation? _______________
State any expectations of the pastor regarding vacation time. __________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Continuing Education Budget
How much is the pastors annual continuing education budget?
$_____________________
Moving Expense
State the moving arrangements (rental truck, professional mover)
and who is responsible for expenses.
___________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Travel Expenses for the Pastor
The pastor will be reimbursed for ministry-related travel at (circle
one):
The maximum number of miles reimbursed each year: _________________.
How often does the pastor turn in travel expenses to the church
treasurer? ____________________________
State any special arrangements regarding travel expense.
________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Reimbursement Plan for Church Expenses
State the policy and procedure for the reimbursement of expenses
incurred in the ministry. (The cost of ministry should be paid
by the church).
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Professional Ministry Expenses
What professional ministry expenses will the church cover?
- Home entertainment
- Ministerial luncheons
- Professional dues
- Continuing education
- Periodicals
- Civic activities
- Book allowance
- National c onference expenses
- Other: ____________________________________________________________
Review of Salary and Benefits
State when salary and benefits will be reviewed by the Personal
Relations Commission/Board of Administration.
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Special Understandings (schooling, working spouse, pets, etc.)
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Signatures
____________________________________________ ________________________
Chairperson of the PRC/Board Chairman / Date
____________________________________________ ________________________
Pastor / Date
____________________________________________ ________________________
Cluster Leader / Date
A copy of this agreement can be downloaded in PDF
format.
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