churches and religious organizations
You’re here to serve—not stress over payroll
Running a church or ministry can mean navigating uneven donation streams, clergy-specific rules, and limited staff support. But paying people—including ministers, part-time staff, and contractors—has to happen.
Here’s what church treasurers and staff are up against:
Managing housing allowances
Ministers need special pay setup and accurate allocation to match their tax status.
Ministerial tax rules
Many clergy are considered employees for federal income tax reporting, but may be considered self-employed for FICA or SECA contributions—requiring careful handling.
Cash-flow fluctuations
Donations come in cycles; payroll runs don’t. You need consistency even when income isn’t regular.
Quarterly tax filings
Form 941, FUTA, and related filings can sneak up when budgets are tight, or staff is short.
Worker classification confusion
Misclassifying a contractor or part-time staffer could cause issues at tax time—no one wants surprises.
Lack of finance expertise
Most churches don’t have HR or finance departments—payroll often ends up on the admin or volunteer team.
Our Solution
SurePayroll can help mission-based teams just like yours
We offer minister payroll tools, 1099 contractor and W-2 employee pay options, and automatic tax calculation and filing—in one easy-to-use solution. You don’t need a full finance team—just tools that work wherever your ministry happens.
Click. Run. Done.