Church finances: The average church budget size is $292,790 (median: $203,590). Senior pastors earn a median base salary of $31,006 and a median housing allowance of $15,250. 66% of church treasurers are responsible for the oversight of church expenditures. 57% of churches use debt only as needed for capital improvements. 42% of churches are debt free. (Where Does The Money Go Report, Christianity Today 2/04)
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