THE FREE RANGE PASTOR (TFRP) IS A COMMUNITY CHAPLAINCY THAT EXIST TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO JESUS CHRIST, COMMUNITIES OF CHRIST FOLLOWERS, AND ULTIMATELY THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. TFRP REACHES THOSE IN THE UNENGAGED MARGINS OF CHURCHES AS WELL AS THOSE OUTSIDE ITS BOUNDS. BY PROVIDING PASTORAL CARE, SPIRITUAL DIRECTION, PILGRIMAGES, AND COMMUNITY STUDIES, AND SERVICES OF WORSHIP, THE TFRP MEETS THE SPIRITUAL NEEDS DISCOVERED IN EACH COMMUNITY. THE VISION OF TFRP DEVELOPED OVER 31 YEARS OF WORKING WITHIN THE LOCAL CHURCH, AND THE LARGER DENOMINATION OF THE PCA(PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA) TO EXTEND PASTORAL SERVICES OUTSIDE THE BOUNDS OF TRADITIONAL CHURCH BUILDINGS AND PROGRAMS. WE FURTHER DISCOVERED THAT THE BEST WAY TO BRING THE PEACE AND PROSPERITY THAT PEOPLE ARE LONGING FOR IS TO BRING WHAT A CHURCH OFFERS (IE.THE GOSPEL) DIRECTLY TO PEOPLE THROUGH A PASTORAL RELATIONSHIP THAT ESTABLISHES THEM INTO SMALLER COMMUNITY RATHER THAN A LARGE GROUP ENVIRONMENT. WE ARE WORKING TOWARD AND BELIEV
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Religion-Related organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chair Board Chair Median to 75th percentile | $66k $70k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE FREE RANGE PASTOR equaled 78% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 17%.
Based on 10,667 religion-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
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Common questions about THE FREE RANGE PASTOR
What does the Board Chair of THE FREE RANGE PASTOR earn?
In 2024, the Board Chair of THE FREE RANGE PASTOR received $66,425 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Chair roles among Religion-Related organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at THE FREE RANGE PASTOR compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Religion-Related organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Chair at THE FREE RANGE PASTOR falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE FREE RANGE PASTOR equaled 78% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 17%.
What are THE FREE RANGE PASTOR's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE FREE RANGE PASTOR reported $180k in total revenue and $85k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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