Practical Insights for Church Leaders Navigating Today’s Challenges
Each year, we gather compensation data from churches across the country to answer one of the most common questions we hear from pastors, boards, and staff: What are other churches doing?
This report gives you an inside look at compensation practices across the nation. More than numbers, this resource highlights the patterns and shifts shaping church leadership today.
Here’s what you’ll find inside:
- Reliable benchmarks for salaries and benefits across staff roles, regions, and church sizes
- Current trends that reveal how churches are navigating inflation, staffing needs, and evolving ministry models
- Practical takeaways to help you make informed and fair decisions for your team
- Clarity and confidence as you plan budgets, review staff pay, or prepare for your next hire
If you’ve ever wondered how your church compares or where trends are headed, this report is your behind-the-scenes guide.
Reading the report is step one. In the 2025 State of the Church: Compensation Report Webinar, we’ll dig deeper into the data, unpack what it means for your church, and host a live Q&A to talk through real challenges leaders are facing right now.
