Friday, April 17, 2009

The 2009 Pastoral Ministries Survey

Are you a full-time or bi-vocational pastor?
- Full-time - 77.6%
- Bi-vocational - 22.4%

Which of the following best describes the average number of hours you work as a pastor?
- Part-time (less than 20 hours per week) - 3.6%
- Part-time (20-29 hours per week) - 12.1%
- Part-time (30-39 hours per week) - 7.6%

- Full-time (40-49 hours per week) - 28.5%
- Full-time (50-59 hours per week) - 32.7%
- Full-time (60+ hours per week) - 15.5%

What is your gross annual salary from your church (not including benefits)?
- None - 9.9%
- $19K or under - 16.4%
- $20K-$39K - 30.8%
- $40K-$59K - 27.8%
- $60K-$79K - 11.3 %
- $80K+ - 3.9%

What benefits does your church provide?
- Auto - 20.7%
- Housing - 51.3%
- Medical - 55.5%
- Dental - 21.8%
- Life Insurance - 18.4%
- Retirement - 45.4%
- Paid Vacation - 69.1%
- None - 16.4%

How many days do you actually take off each week?
- 0 - 17.4%
- 1 - 58.6%
- 2 - 19.5%
- More than 2 - 4.5%

[from Focus on the Family]

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