Church payroll the modern way.
Create more time to shepherd your congregation. Whether your team is full-time, part-time, clergy or non-clergy, 4 Church Payroll integrates the tools, compliance, and dedicated ministry support you need to pay your team seamlessly.
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Payroll is built right into our Kingdom Partner plan — no extra per-employee fees. See what's included →
Designed to save your church time and money
We've streamlined church payroll and clergy compliance so ministry teams save an average of $3,600 a year after switching to 4 Church Payroll.
Payroll built 4 ministry leaders & staff
Seamlessly pay pastors, ministry directors, part-time nursery workers, musicians, and 1099 guest speakers — all in one modern system.
Behind your church every step of the way
Dedicated church payroll guidance, housing allowance support, and friendly phone, email, and SMS help when you need answers.
pastors & church administrators would recommend 4 Church Payroll to fellow ministry leaders.
average time church teams save per year on tax filings, housing allowance tracking, and compliance.
average satisfaction rating across local churches and church plant networks.
“Managing pastoral housing allowance and nursery workers used to take hours of manual spreadsheets. 4 Church Payroll has made our compensation simple, accurate, and completely stress-free.”
Everything your church needs to grow and thrive.
4 Church Payroll brings together all your compensation tools on one modern platform. Manage the entire church staff lifecycle — from onboarding new pastoral staff to administering GuideStone or 403(b)/401(k) retirement contributions, health plans, and ministry stipends.
- Automated direct deposits with flexible pay schedules (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly)
- GuideStone & 403(b)/401(k) retirement sync for Southern Baptist & Christian workers
- Automatic federal, state, and local tax calculations and e-filing
- W-2s, 1099-NECs, and clergy housing allowance reports generated automatically
Empower your pastors, staff, and contractors.
Pastors and staff love having direct access to their paystubs, W-2s, and housing allowance summaries without having to ask the church treasurer. Self-onboarding, digital signature forms, direct deposit setup, and mobile access give your team total peace of mind.
- Self-onboarding for pastors, church staff, nursery workers, and musicians
- Lifetime digital access to paystubs, W-2s, and year-end compensation summaries
- Easy time-tracking & PTO requests for hourly church staff
- Direct deposit split into multiple savings and checking accounts
Clergy tax laws handled correctly, every single time.
Pastoral compensation is uniquely complex: IRC Section 107 ministerial housing allowances, dual-tax status (employee for income tax, self-employed for SECA/FICA), voluntary withholding, and opt-out forms (Form 4361). 4 Church Payroll is configured specifically for ministry guidelines.
- Built-in support for ministerial housing allowance resolutions & designations
- Proper Box 1 W-2 reporting and Box 14 housing allowance declarations
- Voluntary federal and state income tax withholding for pastors upon request
- Exemption from FUTA (Federal Unemployment Tax) for churches automatically applied
Seamlessly combine W-2 pastors, hourly staff, and 1099 contractors.
Whether you're paying a full-time senior pastor, part-time youth leader, interim preacher, guest worship leader, or audio technician, manage everyone in one clean list. Guest musicians and supply pastors self-onboard with Form W-9, and we automatically e-file their 1099s at year-end.
- Pay guest evangelists, supply pastors, and contract musicians in just 2 clicks
- Automatic digital W-9 collection before you issue the first check
- Direct deposit or printed check options with zero extra processing fees
- Automatic 1099-NEC creation and filing with the IRS and your state
Caring for your staff beyond just a paycheck
Equip your pastors and church workers with competitive benefits, GuideStone integration, and proactive tax compliance tools.
Retirement & 403(b) / GuideStone
Connect your GuideStone Financial Resources or 403(b)/401(k) retirement plans so employee deductions and church matching stay synchronized every payroll cycle.
Church Health Benefits
Provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits tailored for church staff, associations, and ministry plant teams.
Workers' Compensation
Pay-as-you-go church workers' compensation policies that eliminate huge lump-sum deposits and stressful year-end audit adjustments.
Accounting & QuickBooks Sync
Sync every payroll run directly to QuickBooks Online or your church accounting ledger — categorized by ministry budget and fund.
Time Tracking & PTO
Geofenced mobile clock-in for nursery staff, facilities teams, and part-time administrative workers with simple pastor approval flows.
Church Compliance Alerts
Proactive reminders for annual housing allowance resolutions, minimum wage updates, state labor posters, and tax deadlines.
Church Payroll & Tax Answers
Have questions about clergy housing, tax exemptions, or migration? We're here to help.
Have a unique church compensation scenario?
Our church payroll advisors are ready to walk through your bylaws, resolutions, and current setup.
Ready to modernize your church payroll?
Switching is easy. We help you migrate historical data, set up ministerial housing allowances, and run your first payroll in minutes.
$49/mo base + $6/person. Zero contracts. Cancel anytime.