Two-thirds received the amount requested, while one of five got less than requested. Additionally, pastors who received a raise in the past year are paid more than average and are more content than those who got less frequent raises. It pays to ask. Four of 10 churches don't have an annual plan for raises . One of six pastors have not received a raise in three or more years.
Spouses tend to be more concerned about finances .
One of six pastors are living on the edge . And 16 percent say they are living on the edge financially. Greener pastures tempt a lot of pastors . Pastors tithe but are reluctant to ask that of others . Three of four pastors' families practice a 10 percent tithe.