Watch this 3-minute video as Rev. Jordan Warantjes and Rev. Sheri Fry of the Ministry Relations Committee present the proposed increase to the 2024 Ministers’ Salary.
Our current minimum stands at $56,770 for 2023. Research reveals that the 2024 national median salary for ministers is projected to be $67,100. It's important to note that this median accounts for various regions, some with lower living costs.
Our pastors are struggling to make ends meet while serving our churches faithfully. We must honor our vows to pay them a just, fair, and equitable salary.
To address this, the Ministry Relations Committee recommends a 5.7% increase for 2024, raising the minimum to $60,000 plus board of pensions, amounting to an average church increase of $270 per month.
We have some ideas for you and are committed to supporting you.
In addition, to know where our churches in the presbytery stand, we ask that you please report your terms of call to the Presbytery. Go to our website https://denpres.org/terms-of-call (now reporting for 2023 and after January please report 2024 terms of call)
This isn't a one-time event; we plan to gradually, over a 3 year period, reach equitable minimum salaries that reflect education, experience, and responsibilities.
We know that this may feel difficult for some of our churches in the presbytery, that’s why we wanted to share our process, discoveries, and support plans as we make this transition together.
If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Sheri Fry, Moderator of Ministry Relations Committee at mrcmoderator@denpres.org.