Clergy Resources

Looking for information about serving as or providing for a member of the clergy in the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana? Whether you are searching for information about the Church Pension Group and the Denominational Health Plan or you are wondering whether we have any open positions, this is the place to be!

Pension, Insurance and Other Benefits

The Church Pension Fund (CPF) was founded in 1917 to provide pension benefits to eligible clergy of the Episcopal Church.  Since then, with the authorization of General Convention, its mission has expanded. Today, the Church Pension Group (CPG), which consists of CPF and its affiliate companies, provides:

• Pension and related benefits to eligible clergy and lay employees

• Clergy Pension Plan Revisions, effective January 1, 2018

• Life and disability insurance

• Health benefits

• Tax guidance

• Property and casualty insurance for Episcopal churches and institutions

• Book and music publishing, including the official worship materials of the Episcopal Church.

• Dental Insurance comparison for 2024

• Medical Insurance

  • Medical Trust Selection for 2025

  • 2025 Plan Comparisons

  • Medical Trust Selection for 2024

Letters of Agreement and Supporting Documents

All parochial clergy—both priests and deacons—should have Letters of Agreement (LOA) with the parishes for which they regularly serve. While not a contract, per se (expiry of the LOA does not result in the ending of employment), the LOA does spell out mutual expectations for both the clergy and the lay leadership so as to avoid both routine misunderstandings and ill-will in times of crisis.

Clergy and vestry should review and (where necessary) revise their LOA once a year, preferably in time for any changes to be reflected in the parish budget for the coming year.  Below you will find materials to help with the creation, review and revision of your LOA:

Letter of Agreement Templates

• Letter of Agreement Template for Rectors and Priests in Charge - revised Feb 2019 by Diocesan Council

• Letter of Agreement - Deacons - approved Oct 2017 by Diocesan Council

• Letter of Agreement - Supply-Plus - revised Feb 2024 by Diocesan Council

• Letter of Agreement - Lay Employees - approved Feb 2019 by Diocesan Council

• Letter of Agreement - Worksheet - approved Feb 2018 by Diocesan Council *to see without the thick black lines, DOWNLOAD the file (top right hand button)

Supporting Resources:

• Minimum Compensation Guidelines approved June 2022 by Diocesan Council for 2023.

• Revising Your Letter of Agreement

• Mutual Ministry Review Resources

• Waiver of Insurance through DHP

Position: Rector (full time)
Faith Community: Saint Michael and All Angels
Location: South Bend, Indiana