The Diocese serves as payroll administrator and agent for missions and parishes in the processing of payroll. As a payroll administrator and agent, the Diocese completes clergy compensation input into the payroll system as requested by churches.
Beginning January 1, 2025, current Diocesan audit requirements will require consistency in churches submitting documentation for all updates to existing clergy compensation and onboarding of new clergy.
Before any changes can be made to payroll, churches must provide the following (2) documents:
- Diocesan Employee Worksheet: completed in full on both pages and
- One of the following 2 documents:
- A Signed Letter of Agreement designating the amount of the housing allowance (the total salary must indicate the portion to designate to housing) or
- the Vestry minutes with the Housing Allowance designation and approval by the Vestry.
For Clergy and Vestries seeking more information and guidelines on clergy compensation and housing allowances, here are links to IRS resources: