The simplest way is to pay the IRS going rate for mileage. That takes care of all of their travel expenses (fuel, food, and lodging). You can use mileage calculators readily available online. Mileage should be figured from where they actually travel from, to your church location, and does not include side trips etc.

Another way is to pay actually expenses but this leaves room for misunderstanding. If a pastor chooses this method he should be sure to make it clear to the evangelist what he will actually be paying for.

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