Also since living costs vary within Massachusetts, particularly with respect to housing, local variables must be considered. Each church is urged to consider all of the factors unique to its own situation, and to reach a mutually satisfactory salary for its staff members. This staff person has specific responsibilities for two or three areas of congregational life. Requires minimum supervision and the expectations are that prior experience or at least advanced capability are required. This staff person has professional entry level skills.
Primary responsibilities are limited to one or two areas.
These examples are given to provide a reference for churches to know what the cost of funding a full time solo or senior pastor would be. Please refer to the Clergy Compensation Booklet for complete definitions of items referred to in the examples.