Pacifica Synod, ELCA
2025 Pulpit Supply Compensation Guidelines
(Updated April 12, 2024)
Below are the current Pacifica Synod Pulpit Supply Compensation Guidelines. Mileage reimbursements should be agreed upon prior to the pastor’s/deacon’s commute to the church location. It can either be reimbursed for the round-trip mileage at the current IRS rate (As of January 1, 2025, it is $.70 per mile), or an agreed upon amount between the congregation’s leadership and the supply pastor/deacon. Mileage can be predetermined using Google Maps or other Internet map services. It is recommended that congregations pay for a hotel room when needed.