Podcast Episode #421

The ministers' housing allowance is an oft misunderstood benefit. Today, we discuss the future of the housing allowance and if/when it might go away.

Some highlights from today's episode include:

• Churches have moved away from providing parsonages for pastors.
• Ultimately, I believe the ministers' housing allowance will be ruled on by the Supreme Court.
• If you're getting a minsters' housing allowance right now, I encourage you to live like you're not—because it will eventually go away.
• The housing allowance is the most amazing tax benefit ministers get.

The seven factors we cover are:

• Understanding the background of the housing allowance
• The status in the court system
• Incumbent upon the minister to be prepared
• Review of the package versus pay
• Most churches cannot or will not make up lost income
• Begin preparing now as if it goes away
• It's ultimately about trusting God, not the tax code

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Resources Mentioned in Today's Podcast

• Becoming a Welcoming Church
• We Want You Here