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Session Resources

• NCP Clerk of Session Handbook (2019)
• Session Minutes Review – Checklist

Budget & Finance

Per the minutes of the 852nd Stated Meeting of Presbytery (September 22, 2020), the per capita for 2021 will remain at $29.80.  For the breakdown, view the “2021 budgeting information to churches” below.

• 2021 budgeting info to churches
• NCP Budget
  • 2021 New Castle Presbytery budget (approved during the November 14, 2020 Presbytery meeting)
  • 2021 New Castle Presbytery budget narrative (approved during the November 14, 2020 Presbytery Meeting)
• PC(USA) per capita resources
• 2020 Final Reviewed Financial Statements

Employment & Compensation

Employment & Compensation Guidelines are reviewed and approved by the Committee on Ministers & Congregations.  For 2021, please note:

• The effective salary form must be completed and returned by 2/15/21.
• Church Treasurers:  Please be sure to update this information yearly within your online Board of Pensions Benefits Connect account to ensure accuracy of payments and associated benefits.
• The approved New Castle Presbytery 2020 and 2021 minimum salary for full-time ordained pastors is $53,181.00.

Employment & Compensation Documents

• Board of Pensions Choices & Benefits for 2021
• NCP employment & compensation guidelines  for 2021 
• Effective salary form – 2021
  • Effective Salary Form 2021 (hardcopy)
  • 2021 Effective Salary Form (PDF fillable)
• NCP pastoral fees for services
• MedWrap brochure (for 2020 claims submission)
• MedWrap – dues instructions & remittance form  (2021 dues)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• IRS Pastor’s Compensation is available here.

NCP RESOURCES/FORMS 

• PRESBYTRY MANUAL – Amended May 2021
• NCP funding voucher
• NCP expense voucher
• NCP per capita & mission remittance

NOTE: The 2021 Federal IRS mileage rate is $.56/mile and $.28/mile for committee/commission members.  View the full IRS standard mileage rates here.