Compensation Guidelines 2027—Approved (edited)

These 2027 Compensation Guidelines were approved by the NC Synod Assembly (May 29-31, 2025) for ministry leaders serving congregations—including Ministers of Word & Sacrament, Ministers of Word & Service, and Synod Authorized Ministers.

[Note: This document was edited on 10/2/2026 to reflect the new reporting threshold for 2026 (of $2,000).]