It
helps both you and the Speaker to be very clear on
expectations for a meeting. Knowing, and settling
in advance, the who, what when and how is very important.
Please tell us in an email
or letter the dates and times you are interested
in, and which Option(s) below, you prefer. It will
also help to give us a brief description of the event
(revival, homecoming, teaching conference, etc).
Once all the details are set,
whether you choose Option 1,2,3 or 4 (or a variation)
to schedule meetings, we will confirm by phone and
follow up with all the agreed upon details by email
and/or postal service.
Option 1
Some engagements will require a specific amount
with a deposit in advance. This will secure
the scheduled dates and assure both parties of the
booking engagement and avoid scheduling conflicts.
There are only so many weeks available and there is
high demand for their time. This allows a ministry
to purchase airline tickets far in advance to take
advantage of the best rates.
Option 2
Sometimes speakers may pay their own airfare
and hotel but they will need to be reimbursed for
these expenses in addition to you paying an
honorarium. You will need to discuss this
clearly up front if you choose this option. Tell the
minister in advance the amount of the honorarium to
be paid. Then it is up to the minister to accept or
decline the booking. That will be the total amount
you are obligated to pay with this option.
If you are especially blessed with
the services and you want to further bless the minister,
remember, you can always take up an additional “Love
Offering”for him/her.
Option 3
Some engagements may be set up with the understanding that you will take up
a special separate “Love Offering” from
the congregation. It is agreed that it is not a percentage of the usual
offering, but a separate offering. That is their only requirement.
Option 4
You agree to send a plane ticket and provide
hotel accommodations for the minister. To
compensate the minister for services you agree to take
up a special separate “Love Offering” according
to all of the criteria described in above option 3.
May God bless you as you pursue more of
Him.