This portal provides crucial financial guidelines, compliance documents, and deadline checklists for congregations, committees, and clergy across the Diocese of Mississippi.

Key Deadlines (2026 Cycle)

• October 17: Deadline for Committee Budget Forms, Supporting Narratives, Committee Roster Forms, Diocesan Assisted Congregations Explained Budgets, University/Institution Budgets, and Proposed Operating Budgets.
• October 31: Deadline for the Financial Compliance Report.
• November 15: Deadline for the Voluntary Proportionate Giving (VPG) Proportionate Percentage Estimate.

Administrative & Compliance Resources

• Audits: Required Annual Audits guidance and the Checklist for Financial Compliance. Congregations should consult Chapter VI of the Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs for audit guidelines.
• Clergy & Personnel: Includes Clergy Tax Information from CPG, Minimum Full-time Presbyter Support rates, Medical Insurance Premiums, and Denominational Health Plan implementation details.
• Pension & Insurance: Voluntary Proportionate Giving and Lay Employee Pension Information & Canons, alongside the Workers' Comp Wage Audit Form.

For broader guidelines, see page-3184756 or contact diocesan officers in page-3190563.