The Pastor's Pay (Or Don't Muzzle the Ox)
From OPC Ruling Elder Podcast by a Podcast from the OPC Committee on Christian Education
December 15, 2025 · 38 min · Season 3 · Episode 11
About this episode
John Fikkert discusses the Pastoral Compensation Tool and related resources for clergy financial support.
In this episode of the ruling elder podcast John Fikkert draws attention to the excellent Pastoral Compensation Tool made available by the OPC Committee on Ministerial Care. The Pastoral Compensation Tool is available here. John’s recommended reading Ordained Servant2026 Tax Prep Guide for Churches and Clergy (Downloadable PDF) by Richard R. Hammar and Elaine Sommerville. Expected release date is Jan 1st 2026. Available here.The Politics of Ministry: Navigating Power Dynamics and...
People in this episode
Host: John Fikkert
Topics covered
- pastoral compensation
- Christian education
- ministry dynamics
- financial guidance
- clergy support
Keywords
- pastoral compensation
- clergy
- financial tools
- OPC
- Christian education
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: OPC Committee on Ministerial Care
Books & works: Ordained Servant2026 Tax Prep Guide for Churches and Clergy
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