Is it cheaper to sell your church parsonage?
Don’t sell your church parsonage just because it’s expensive to maintain. A parsonage that is mortgage and tax free will almost always be cheaper than paying your pastor more so he can buy a home. After reading and critiquing this page for me, my wife asked me a question.
What should I do about my pastor’s parsonage?
But please do two things: first, maintain the parsonage well; second, give your pastor the freedom to decorate as he desires. If number one above is not true of your church AND you can afford to pay your pastor a salary high enough that he can purchase adequate housing, help your pastor purchase his own home.
What does Book of discipline say about parsonage?
the Annual Conference housing policy and parsonage standards.” (Paragraph 252.4e . The Book of Discipline 2008) “The parsonage is to be mutually respected by the pastor’s family as the property of the church and by the church as a place of privacy for the pastor’s family.” The parsonage
Why is a church home called a parsonage?
Because many ministers have traditionally lived in church-owned housing, or “parsonages,” this statute—§ 107 of the Internal Revenue Code—is often called the “parsonage allowance.” [3] Over the last several years, some academics and litigants have attacked this longstanding tax provision as a violation of the Establishment Clause. [4]
What did Larry Burkett say about church parsonages?
The late Christian financial adviser, Larry Burkett, was fond of saying that the cheapest car you’ll ever own is probably the one you have right now. By that he meant that it’s usually cheaper to pay maintenance costs on the car you currently own than to pay for a new car. I think his advice can apply to our discussion of church parsonages as well.
What should I do if my pastor wants to buy his own home?
Do pay your pastor more if he is purchasing his own home. Don’t be offended if your pastor prefers to buy his own home. Do keep a checklist of maintenance items for the parsonage so that your pastor doesn’t have to ask for something to be done.
