It costs the church nothing to do this. So why won't they?
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However, you probably should not be getting a 1099-MISC. Even though pastors are considered self-employed for some income tax purposes, if you answer to the congregation (directly or through a board) or to a denomination (district, etc) then you are a common law employee and should get a W-2 with your wages in box 1 and boxes 2-6 blank. The church should be filing form W-3 and form 941 or 944, not giving you a 1099. Your treasurer or finance committee may need some education, your denomination may have resources.
