The following donation schedule has been developed based on a review of national averages. 

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• Wedding- $600.00 (Alternatively, 10% of total wedding budget, whichever is higher.)

• Funeral / Memorial- $350.00

• Half Day Workshop- $500.00

• Full Day Workshop- $750.00

• Worship Service- $350.00 (Additional services use hourly rate)

• Sermon/Keynote/Theme Talk- $300.00 (Keynote or Talk should be the length of a typical sermon)

• Hourly Services- $200.00 (Consulting, Coaching, Pastoral Care, Spiritual Direction, Etc.)

• Rites of Passage- $250.00 (Anniversary/Vow Renewal, Child Dedication, Graveside Service, Etc.)

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Additional Services

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1. Property & Land Consecration Services

 

Service| Average Fee |Notes

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• Residential Property Consecration |$150 – $500 |Basic blessing & prayer

• Commercial Property Consecration | $300 – $1,000+ | Larger spaces may cost more

• Land Consecration (Per Acre) |$100 – $300 | Varies if land is believed to be spiritually troubled

• Home/Business Exorcism & Cleansing | $500 – $3,000+ | If paranormal activity is reported

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2. Deliverance & Spiritual Warfare Services

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Service | Average Fee | Notes

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• Personal Deliverance Session | $200 – $800 | For demonic oppression/possession cases

• Group Deliverance (Per Person) | $50 – $200 | For retreats or church events

• Emergency Exorcism | $1,000 – $5,000+ | High-demand, immediate intervention

• Spiritual House Cleansing | $300 – $2,000 | Includes prayer, anointing, and removal of cursed objects

• Faustian Contract Cancellation/Revocation | $500 - $1000 | Strawman, Soul, Generational, Business

 

3. Paranormal & Supernatural Investigations

 

Service |Average Fee | Notes

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• Basic Paranormal Investigation | $300 – $1,500 | Includes spiritual assessment & report

• Advanced Demonological Investigation | $1,500 – $5,000+ | For severe hauntings or demonic infestations

• Ghost/Demon Removal | $500 – $3,000 | Permanent expulsion rituals

• Occult Object Removal & Disposal | $200 – $1,000 | Cursed items, hexed objects, etc.

 

4. Armed Priest Protection & Escort Services 

 

Service | Average Fee | Notes

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• Spiritual Security Consultation | $200 – $1,000 | Assessing spiritual vulnerabilities

• Armed Escort for High-Risk Spiritual Work | $100 – $300/hr | For dangerous exorcisms & occult-related travel

• Bodyguard + Spiritual Protection | $150 – $500/hr | Combines physical & spiritual defense

 

5. Special Services

 

Service | Average Fee | Notes

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• Anointing Oil/Blessed Items | $20 – $200 | Custom holy water, oils, etc.

• Dream Interpretation (Spiritual) | $50 – $200 | Identifying demonic dreams vs. divine messages

• Curse Breaking Session | $300 – $1,500 | For generational curses or witchcraft attacks

• Marriage/Relationship Deliverance | $400 – $2,000 | If spiritual bondage affects the relationship

 

Important Notes:

• Donation-Based vs. Fixed Fees: Many priests/ministers operate on donations, especially in traditional churches.

• Travel Fees: Additional costs may apply for distant locations (e.g., $0.50 – $2 per mile).

• Severity of Case: Extreme hauntings or demonic cases may require higher fees due to risk and time involved.

• Legal Considerations: Some states require licenses for armed security, even for clergy.

 

Travel and Housing : The above rates do not include travel or housing expenses. For services with a travel distance greater than 15 miles, mileage (at the current IRS allowance ), flight, or train should be reimbursed. If overnight lodging is required, the host assumes the cost. Some ministers prefer home hospitality; others are more comfortable in a motel or hotel. The decision should be made by the minister. 

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Sliding Scales: Sliding scales may be offered at the discretion of the minister. If a sliding scale is used, ministers are encouraged to keep the above recommendations as a midpoint for sliding services.

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Local Norms and Prevailing Rates: The scale of suggested fees adjusts for differences in geographic regions (please refer to the current US Geo index or the current Canadian Geo index.) We suggest becoming familiar with local norms and prevailing local rates and adjusting accordingly.  (i.e. In a known wedding destination, fees may be higher than those suggested above.)

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Virtual Services: Services provided via the internet (virtual worship, pastoral care, spiritual direction, etc) should be contracted at the same rate as those provided in person. For services provided virtually we encourage payment to be made electronically on the date of service. From PayPal and Venmo to GooglePay and Zelle there are many options today to send funds electronically. 

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Additional Notes: This Schedule of minimum donation amounts is recommended for services provided by ministers, as well as ministerial students and interns. 

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The Temple of Light & Life strongly urges that all financial arrangements between the minister and individuals or congregations, camps, conferences, etc. be clearly stated and agreed to in advance, especially in the case of services provided virtually. The use of the funds for these services shall be left entirely to the discretion of the minister. 

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 Please reach out to the Temple of Light & Life office for further details.