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Minimum Terms of Call

2022 MINIMUM TERMS OF CALL

(approved at Lehigh Presbytery Stated Assembly, September 19, 2020)

Salary and Housing                      $50,421
Full Pension and Medical             $18,656

[37%* of salary and housing: Medical 27%, Pension 8.5%, Death & Disability 1%, Temporary Disability Plan (new for 2021) 0.5%]  [Minimum dues basis for Medical is $44,000 for 2021] 
Pension based on actual salary  @ 8.5%
Death and Disability on actual salary @ 1%

Reimbursement:
Transportation @ IRS approved rate ($.585/mile for 2022)
Continuing Education 2 weeks + $750           (may accumulate to 6 weeks and $2,250)
Vacation                                       1 month

 

Pastor’s Participation Benefits

2021 Board of Pensions benefits update

Board of Pensions – New Benefits for 2021- Minister Choice

Board of Pensions Ministers Choice

 


2021 MINIMUM TERMS OF CALL

(approved at Lehigh Presbytery Stated Assembly, September 19, 2020)

Salary and Housing                      $49,432
Full Pension and Medical             $18,290

[37%* of salary and housing: Medical 27%, Pension 8.5%, Death & Disability 1%, Temporary Disability Plan (new for 2021) 0.5%]  [Minimum dues basis for Medical is $44,000 for 2021] 
Pension based on actual salary  @ 8.5%
Death and Disability on actual salary @ 1%

Reimbursement:
Transportation @ IRS approved rate – $.56/mile
Continuing Education 2 weeks + $750           (may accumulate to 6 weeks and $2,250)
Vacation                                       1 month


2020 MINIMUM TERMS OF CALL

(approved at Lehigh Presbytery Stated Assembly, November 19, 2019)

Salary and Housing                      $49,432
Full Pension and Medical             $18,283

(37%* of salary and housing: Medical 25%, Pension 11%, Death & Disability 1% — Minimum dues basis for medical is $44,000 @ 25%)
Pension based on actual salary  @ 11%
Death and Disability on actual salary @ 1%

Reimbursement:
Transportation @ IRS approved rate – $.575 / mile
Continuing Education 2 weeks + $750           (may accumulate to 6 weeks and $2,250)
Vacation                                       1 month

 

2020 Board of Pensions Quick Facts-dues schedule

 


2019 MINIMUM TERMS OF CALL

(approved at Lehigh Presbytery Stated Meeting, September 25, 2018)

Salary and Housing                      $47,992
Full Pension and Medical             $17,757

2019 Quick Facts & Dues Schedule

2019 Benefits Plan-Menu Options & Pastor’s Participation at a Glance

(37%* of salary and housing: Medical 25%, Pension 11%, Death & Disability 1% — Minimum dues basis for medical is $44,000 @ 25%)
Pension based on actual salary  @ 11%
Death and Disability on actual salary @ 1%

Reimbursement:
Transportation @ IRS approved rate – $.58/mile for 2019
Continuing Education 2 weeks + $750           (may accumulate to 6 weeks and $2,250)Vacation                                       1 month

 


 

2018 Minimum Terms of Call

(approved at Lehigh Presbytery Stated Meeting, November 28, 2017)

Salary and Housing                      $46,594
Full Pension and Medical             $17,240

(37%* of salary and housing: Medical 25%, Pension 11%, Death & Disability 1% — Minimum dues basis for medical is $44,000 @ 25%)

Pension based on actual salary  @ 11%
Death and Disability on actual salary @ 1%

Reimbursement:
Transportation @ IRS approved rate – $.545 / mile
Continuing Education 2 weeks + $750           (may accumulate to 6 weeks and $2,250)Vacation                                       1 month

 


 

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