The purpose of our compensation guidelines is to provide fair and equitable compensation for rostered leaders serving in our synod. However, these are only guidelines. They cannot possibly speak to all our congregations with their varying financial resources, personnel resources, and expectations.
These guidelines emerge from ongoing review of current salaries, salaries paid in other synods, the Portico overall picture of compensation, and the ongoing work with congregations by synod staff. The 2025 guidelines were developed by the compensation guidelines task force, recommended and approved by the 2024 synod assembly.
Zoom Recording from October, 2024
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Beginning January 1, 2026, Minnesota will launch its statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave program, which provides eligible employees with paid time off for medical and family-related needs.
As a reminder to congregation leaders and staff, and to assist in preparing for this transition, Tammy Schacher is sharing important dates and resources. There are several aspects of the program that still may be unfamiliar, particularly for congregations and rostered leaders so click here for more.
Compensation Conversations
Decisions about compensation for rostered leaders and other church staff workers, like other issues the church faces, are best made in light of our core biblical and theological convictions. The links below are resources to help with compensation conversations.