Average ABCUSA Compensation Increases Nearly 1%
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Perry Hopper – perry.hopper@mmbb.org or 212-870-8025
NEW YORK, NY, November 10, 2011 – The Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board (“MMBB”) has finalized the results of its 2011 compensation analysis. The study found that the average compensation among American Baptist Churches USA pastors was $52,446. This represents a nearly 1% increase over the 2010 average of $52,028.
“While the year-over-year increase may seem low, we believe that our churches are compensating at appropriate levels given the state of the economy and the impact this has had on church giving,” noted Reverend Dr. Perry Hopper, MMBB’s associate executive director and head of denominational relations. “This annual compensation study is just one of the ways MMBB works to promote interest in the better maintenance of the ministry.”
To focus on full-time pastors, the study included those with reported compensation greater than $12,000. A chart detailing the comparison from 2010 to 2011 by region is also available upon request.
“Understanding average compensation is important, especially in these challenging economic times, for both churches and for pastors,” explained Rev. Dr. Hopper. “ABCUSA and church leaders use our compensation analysis to determine fair compensation for their pastoral leaders.”
Notes for Editors:
- MMBB (www.mmbb.org) is a church-based financial services organization promoting the better maintenance of the ministry by providing and administering retirement investment benefits and life, disability and health insurance for churches and faith-based organizations.
- Founded in 1911, MMBB manages more than $2.4 billion in assets for the benefit of its members and their dependents.