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Page 1: Checklist of Policies for · Checklist of Policies for Churches The following index of possible documents can serve as a guide in deciding what policies and procedures a new church

Checklist of Policies for Churches

The following index of possible documents can serve as a guide in deciding what policies and procedures a new church should establish.

Although these documents are not available for download, this can serve as a checklist as you develop your policies.

Page 2: Checklist of Policies for · Checklist of Policies for Churches The following index of possible documents can serve as a guide in deciding what policies and procedures a new church

Category DocumentChurch Plant Children's Ministry Leadership TeamChurch Plant Church Life Leadership TeamChurch Plant Church Manual SyllabusChurch Plant Community Group Leadership TeamChurch Plant Critical Factors in Church PlantingChurch Plant Launch TeamChurch Plant Letter to Denomination Requesting IRS StatusChurch Plant Mercy Leadership TeamChurch Plant Networking in the CommunityChurch Plant One Year Action PlanChurch Plant Sunday Operations Leadership TeamChurch Plant Worship Leadership Team

Communications Communications HandbookCommunications Crisis Management Study and PolicyCommunications External Mass E-mail PolicyCommunications General Communications InformationCommunications GuidelinesCommunications Internal Communications AnalysisCommunications Promotion, Publicity for Non [Church] ProgramsCommunications Publicity & Conduct with News MediaCommunications Style GuideCommunications Telephone Crisis Situation Guidelines

Continuing Education Adult Curriculum Philosophy & Recommended StudiesContinuing Education Adult Five in Five Core CurriculumContinuing Education Adult Follow Up PLan for SSContinuing Education Adult Guidelines to Adult MinistriesContinuing Education Adult Singles Ministry Guidelines & HandbookContinuing Education Adult Sunday School Class ComponentsContinuing Education Adult Sunday School Class FundsContinuing Education Adult Sunday School Class ManualContinuing Education Adult Sunday School Class ManualContinuing Education Adult Sunday School Class Music Volunteer InformationContinuing Education Adult Sunday School Class PurposeContinuing Education Adult Sunday School Class Status ReportContinuing Education Adult Sunday School Class Visitor Sign-In SheetContinuing Education Adult Sunday School Community DescriptionsContinuing Education Adult Sunday School Greeter Instructions.docContinuing Education Adult Sunday School Greeter Recruitment Letter.docContinuing Education Adult Sunday School Guidelines & StructureContinuing Education Adult Sunday School Leadership Team ReportContinuing Education Adult Sunday School Teaching Resource ListContinuing Education Adult Teacher & Small Group Leader Affirmation FormContinuing Education Adult Teacher Certification ApplicationContinuing Education Adult Wednesday Night Programs

Continuing Education Children Agressive BehaviorContinuing Education Children Catechism ClassContinuing Education Children Child Abuse Reporting Procedures for WorkersContinuing Education Children Child Protection GuidelinesContinuing Education Children Child Protection PolicyContinuing Education Children Child Protection Policy

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Continuing Education Children Child Protection PolicyContinuing Education Children Childcare Check-In ProceduresContinuing Education Children Childcare Coordinator Sunday To Do ListContinuing Education Children Childcare Enrollment FormContinuing Education Children Childcare HandbookContinuing Education Children Childcare Information Regarding Toys & Equipment.docContinuing Education Children Childcare Information for ParentsContinuing Education Children Childcare Notice to Absent Sunday WorkerContinuing Education Children Childcare Nursing Mothers' RoomContinuing Education Children Childcare Pager FormContinuing Education Children Childcare Parent InformationContinuing Education Children Childcare Policy for Weekdays & Special Events.docContinuing Education Children Childcare Potty Training PolicyContinuing Education Children Childcare Room Stocking ChecklistContinuing Education Children Childcare Sign In FormContinuing Education Children Childcare Sign In Sheet FormContinuing Education Children Childcare Sign In Sheets FormContinuing Education Children Childcare Toy Cleaning PolicyContinuing Education Children Childcare Volunteer GuidelinesContinuing Education Children Childcare Volunteer Worker InformationContinuing Education Children Childcare Worker ReminderContinuing Education Children Childcare Worker SubstitutesContinuing Education Children Childcare Workers' Age RequirementContinuing Education Children Childcare Workers' Responsibilities & General .docContinuing Education Children Children & Youth Sunday School PolicyContinuing Education Children Code of EthicsContinuing Education Children Communion Policy for Children & YouthContinuing Education Children Communion for NonContinuing Education Children Elementary & Preschool CurriculumContinuing Education Children Elementary Bible Presentation AgendaContinuing Education Children Elementary Bible Presentation LetterContinuing Education Children Emergency & Safety PlanContinuing Education Children Evacuation ProceduresContinuing Education Children Incident Report FormContinuing Education Children Infection Control PolicyContinuing Education Children Leadership and Teacher ChartContinuing Education Children Member Application for Ministry to MinorsContinuing Education Children Membership Manual, Parents GuideContinuing Education Children Membership ManualContinuing Education Children Midweek Children's Celebration ProgramContinuing Education Children Ministry to Children Guidelines and HandbookContinuing Education Children Missionary SupportContinuing Education Children Non-Member Application for Ministry to MinorsContinuing Education Children Notes to ParentsContinuing Education Children Personal Reference Check FormContinuing Education Children Philosophy of Min, New Mom's MinistryContinuing Education Children Philosophy of Ministry-Children's ChurchContinuing Education Children Philosophy of Ministry-Missions' AwarenessContinuing Education Children Philosophy of MinistryContinuing Education Children Philosophy of Ministry-PreschoolContinuing Education Children Philosophy of Ministry-Special EventsContinuing Education Children Philosophy of MinistryContinuing Education Children Philosophy of Ministry Wed Night ActvitiesContinuing Education Children Philosophy of Ministry, ChildcareContinuing Education Children Philosophy of MinistryContinuing Education Children Philosophy of Ministry-VBSContinuing Education Children Philosophy of Ministry

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Continuing Education Children

Continuing Education General

Continuing Education Senior Adult Welcome Letter

Continuing Education Children Pioneer ClubsContinuing Education Children Pres-School Craft & Snack WorksheetContinuing Education Children Pres-School Security PolicyContinuing Education Children Preschool Schedule, 2's & 3'sContinuing Education Children Preschool Schedule, 4's & 5'sContinuing Education Children Preschool Teachers' InstructionsContinuing Education Children Preschool Teachers' Instructions-HintsContinuing Education Children Preschool Teaching ScheduleContinuing Education Children Programs Offered Weekly and SummerContinuing Education Children Promotion Sunday Letter to ParentsContinuing Education Children Promotion Sunday Notification, ChildcareContinuing Education Children Prospective Volunteer letterContinuing Education Children Sample Calendar of EventsContinuing Education Children Screening Children's Volunteers PolicyContinuing Education Children Scripture Memory Awards AgendaContinuing Education Children Scripture Memory Awards, Letter to ParentsContinuing Education Children Scripture Memory ProgramContinuing Education Children Sick Child PolicyContinuing Education Children Sick Child PolicyContinuing Education Children Standards for Sunday School OrganizationContinuing Education Children Sunday School Guidelines & StructureContinuing Education Children Sunday School Recruitment FormContinuing Education Children Supply Request FormContinuing Education Children Teacher CovenantContinuing Education Children Teacher CovenantContinuing Education Children Teacher Training AgendaContinuing Education Children Teacher's CovenantContinuing Education Children Teacher's Covenant StatementContinuing Education Children VBS Activity MatrixContinuing Education Children Visitor Sign-in FormContinuing Education Children Volunteer Acknowledgement FormContinuing Education Children Volunteer Application

Volunteer Workers' ResponsibilitiesContinuing Education ChildrenWorlld Missions

Christian BookstoreContinuing Education GeneralChristian Education Basic PhilosophyContinuing Education GeneralChristian Education CommitteeContinuing Education GeneralCurriculum PolicyContinuing Education GeneralFive in Five Core CurriculumContinuing Education GeneralSpeaker Approval PolicyContinuing Education GeneralSpeaker Approved Teacher RequestContinuing Education GeneralTeacher CovenantContinuing Education GeneralTeacher Covenant PolicyContinuing Education GeneralTeacher Covenant PolicyContinuing Education GeneralWednesday Night Programs

3 M's, More Mature MembersContinuing Education Senior AdultBirthday ListContinuing Education Senior AdultRetirement Home Information FormContinuing Education Senior Adult

Continuing Education Senior Adult Shut InsContinuing Education Senior Adult Sunday Chapel and Bible Study Listing

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Continuing Education Youth Youth Volunteer Workers' Responsibilities

Deacons Sunday Morning Procedures

Elders Elder Emeritus Policy

Continuing Education Youth Beyond the Small GroupContinuing Education Youth Children & Youth Sunday School PolicyContinuing Education Youth Communicant's Application FormContinuing Education Youth Communicant's Sponsor's GuideContinuing Education Youth Communicants WorkbookContinuing Education Youth Communicants' ExpectationsContinuing Education Youth Communicants' PolicyContinuing Education Youth Communion PolicyContinuing Education Youth Core Youth ProgramsContinuing Education Youth Electronic General Release FormContinuing Education Youth Guidelines & HandbookContinuing Education Youth Leaders' Responsibilities & InstructionsContinuing Education Youth Leading Small Groups InstructionsContinuing Education Youth Leading a Person to ChristContinuing Education Youth Mission Trip ApplicationContinuing Education Youth Mission Trip Application RequirementsContinuing Education Youth Outline of the Basic GospelContinuing Education Youth Parental Permission & Release FormContinuing Education Youth Parental Release FormContinuing Education Youth Philosophy of MinistryContinuing Education Youth Philosophy of MinistryContinuing Education Youth Philosophy of MinistryContinuing Education Youth Philosophy of Ministry for YouthContinuing Education Youth Prospective Volunteer letterContinuing Education Youth Purpose of Youth MinistryContinuing Education Youth Screening Policy for Youth VolunteersContinuing Education Youth Summer Youth Missions Team PolicyContinuing Education Youth Trip Leader Application FormContinuing Education Youth Volunteer Inteview QuestionsContinuing Education Youth Youth Volunteer Applicant PacketContinuing Education Youth Youth Volunteer ApplicationContinuing Education Youth Youth Volunteer ApplicationContinuing Education Youth Youth Volunteer Application PacketContinuing Education Youth Youth Volunteer Qualifications Form

Deacons Diaconate CommitteesDeacons Diaconate CommitteesDeacons Financial Assistance PolicyDeacons Financial Assistance Request FormDeacons Helping Hands ListDeacons Helping Hands for Christ LetterDeacons Letter to Deacon Care GroupDeacons Pastoral Care Ministry PlanDeacons Service Talent BankDeacons Shepherding Deacons

Elders Church Discipline GuidelinesElders Clerk of Session Job DescriptionElders Communion to Shut-Ins PolicyElders Conflict Resolution PolicyElders Decision-Making ProcessElders Divorce Policy

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Elders Women Teaching in the Church Policy

Evangelism Outline of the Basic Gospel

Facilities Work Order Request Form

Foundation Bylaws

General Philosophies Fiscal Responsibility

Elders Elder ResponsibilitiesElders Home VisitsElders Ministry Moderators, Selection & TermsElders Ministry Organization and Operating ProceduresElders Pastoral Care Ministry PlanElders Personnel Committee Authority TableElders Recognition of VolunteersElders Session GovernanceElders Session GovernanceElders Shepherding Guidelines & Handbook

Evangelism Leading a Person to Christ

Facilities Artistic Design PolicyFacilities Arts Academy Event FormFacilities Calendar Scheduling ProceduresFacilities Conference Room Reservation FormFacilities Donor PolicyFacilities Emergency Incident ReportFacilities Event Facility Reservation Request FormFacilities Event Nursery Request FormFacilities Event Planning GuideFacilities Event Request for AV Production ServicesFacilities Facilities & Equipment PolicyFacilities Facilities Usage PolicyFacilities Facilities Usage PolicyFacilities Facilitities and Equipment PolicyFacilities Facility Room FeesFacilities Food Service PolicyFacilities Food Services PolicyFacilities Guest Group Rental Policy & ContractFacilities Key Sign-Out RegistraionFacilities Legal Matters PolicyFacilities Non-Church Event Rental PolicyFacilities Office Furniture Budget GuidelinesFacilities Project Expenditure Request PolicyFacilities Real Estate Gifts PolicyFacilities Record of Equipment BorrowedFacilities Rental Space Invoice FormFacilities Room Reservation FormFacilities Room Reservation FormFacilities Secular Use of the Building PolicyFacilities Use of Church Facility

General Philosophies Biblical Role of Men and WomenGeneral Philosophies Core values and BeliefsGeneral Philosophies Divorce

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Job Descriptions/Children's Ministry Assistant to Children's Ministries Director

General Philosophies Three Aspects of the Church's Ministry

Hiring Procedures and Policies Relocation Expense Policy

Interns

Summer Intern Orientation Checklist Form

Job Descriptions Job Description Format

General Philosophies Mission and PurposeGeneral Philosophies New Testament Giving PolicyGeneral Philosophies Special Fundraising Policy

Hiring Procedures and Policies Application Youth Internship Reference FormHiring Procedures and Policies Application for Child Care EmploymentHiring Procedures and Policies Application for Youth InternshipHiring Procedures and Policies Application for Youth InternshipHiring Procedures and Policies Application for Youth Internship AHiring Procedures and Policies Commitment to Youth MinistryHiring Procedures and Policies Computer Literacy TestHiring Procedures and Policies Consent to Release of InfoHiring Procedures and Policies Consent to Release of InfoHiring Procedures and Policies Criminal Background Check FormHiring Procedures and Policies Criminal Background Check FormHiring Procedures and Policies Employment ApplicationHiring Procedures and Policies Employment Application FormHiring Procedures and Policies Employment Application, Middle School DirectorHiring Procedures and Policies Employment Application, Summer InternshipHiring Procedures and Policies Employment Verification Form LetterHiring Procedures and Policies Hiring ProceduresHiring Procedures and Policies Interview Questions HR Assistant PositionHiring Procedures and Policies Interview Questions for Youth Staff ApplicantHiring Procedures and Policies New Position Request FormHiring Procedures and Policies Offer Letter for New EmployeeHiring Procedures and Policies Offer Letter to Pastor-PresbyteryHiring Procedures and Policies On For Child Care EmploymentHiring Procedures and Policies Pastor Canidate Interview QuestionsHiring Procedures and Policies Personnel Hiring Info FormHiring Procedures and Policies Recruitment Interview Comments FormHiring Procedures and Policies Recruitment and Employment ProceduresHiring Procedures and Policies Reference Call FormHiring Procedures and Policies Reference CheckingHiring Procedures and Policies Rehire PolicyHiring Procedures and Policies Reimbursement of Moving Expenses Policy

Application Youth Internship Reference FormApplication for Youth InternshipApplication for Youth Internship Application, Summer InternshipNotice of Completion of Internship FormOffer Letter for InternPastoral Internship ProgramPastoral Internship ProgramPolicyProfile and Evaluation Form

Job Descriptions/Children's Ministry

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Ministry

Job Descriptions/Children's Ministry Director of Pre-School Ministries

Ministry

Ministry

Job Descriptions/Children's Ministry Assistant to Director of ChildcareJob Descriptions/Children's Ministry Assistant to Elementary DirectorJob Descriptions/Children's Ministry Assistant to Families with Children Pastor Job Descriptions/Children's Ministry Assistant to Families with Children PastorJob Descriptions/Children's Ministry Coordinator of Family MusicJob Descriptions/Children's Ministry Director of Childcare MinistriesJob Descriptions/Children's Ministry Director of Children's MinistriesJob Descriptions/Children's Ministry Director of Children's MinistryJob Descriptions/Children's Ministry Director of Elementary ChildrenJob Descriptions/Children's Ministry Director of Elementary Children

Job Descriptions/Christian Education Assistant to Senior Adult Pastor

Job Descriptions/Christian Education Assistant to Senior Adults

Job Descriptions/Christian Education Assistant to Singles Pastor

Job Descriptions/Christian Education Assistant to Young Singles & Women's Ministries

Job Descriptions/Christian Education Bookstore Manager

Job Descriptions/Christian Education Director of Female College Ministry

Job Descriptions/Christian Education Librarian

Job Descriptions/Communications Coordinator of E-MinistryMinistryJob Descriptions/Communications Director of CommunicationsMinistryJob Descriptions/Communications Editor of Church NewsletterMinistryJob Descriptions/Communications Part-Time Assistant to Tape Ministry

Job Descriptions/Disciplemaking Assistant to College MinistryMinistryJob Descriptions/Disciplemaking Assistant to Women's MinistryMinistryJob Descriptions/Disciplemaking Asst to Evangelism Pastor & Small Groups DirectorMinistryJob Descriptions/Disciplemaking Asst to FWC and Evangelism PastorsMinistryJob Descriptions/Disciplemaking Asst to Pastor of EvangelismMinistryJob Descriptions/Disciplemaking Coordinator of DisciplemakingMinistryJob Descriptions/Disciplemaking Director of Small Groups

Job Descriptions/Membership Assistant to Membership Pastor

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Job Descriptions/Operations Ministry Technology Systems Manager

Ministry

Job Descriptions/Missions Ministry Director of Missions and Outreach

Job Descriptions/Membership Assistant to Membership and AssimilationMinistryJob Descriptions/Membership Assistant to Young Singles & Women's MinistriesMinistryJob Descriptions/Membership Director of AssimilationMinistryJob Descriptions/Membership Director of New Members

Job Descriptions/Missions Ministry Assistant Education-Development Missions and OutreachJob Descriptions/Missions Ministry Assistant for Urban and National MinistriesJob Descriptions/Missions Ministry Assistant to Director of Missions and OutreachJob Descriptions/Missions Ministry Assistant to English as a Second LanguageJob Descriptions/Missions Ministry Coordinator of ESL Kid CareJob Descriptions/Missions Ministry Coordinator of Urban and National MinistriesJob Descriptions/Missions Ministry Coordinator of World MissionsJob Descriptions/Missions Ministry Director of Evangelism and Community OutreachJob Descriptions/Missions Ministry Director of Inner City MinistryJob Descriptions/Missions Ministry Director of Lao and Asian Ministries

Job Descriptions/Operations Ministry Accounting Assistant (Part-Time)Job Descriptions/Operations Ministry Accounting AssociateJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry Accounts Payable AssociateJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry Administrative AssistantJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry Audio Visual and Server Security SpecialistJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry Audio-Visual DirectorJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry Business Operations DirectorJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry Calendar CoordinatorJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry ComptrollerJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry Data Base AssistantJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry Facilities Assistant (Part Time)Job Descriptions/Operations Ministry Facilities AssistantJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry Facilities SpecialistJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry Help Desk-Software SpecialistJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry HousekeeperJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry Human Resources AdministratorJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry Human Resources CoordinatorJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry Human Resources DirectorJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry Kitchen SupervisorJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry Kitchen Support Staff AJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry Kitchen Support Staff BJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry Network AdministratorJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry Operations DirectorJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry Operations Director AssistantJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry Operations Director AssistantJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry Property Management DirectorJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry Property Management DirectorJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry ReceptionistJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry ReceptionistJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry Receptionist AJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry Sexton (Lead)Job Descriptions/Operations Ministry SextonJob Descriptions/Operations Ministry Software Applications Manager

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Job Descriptions/Worship Ministry Coordinator of Family Music

Descriptions

Job Descriptions/Pastoral Care Coordinator of Pastoral Care

Job Descriptions/Senior Pastor Executive Pastor or Director

Church

Job Descriptions/Worship Ministry

Job Descriptions/Pastor Job Pastor of Churchwide MinstriesDescriptionsJob Descriptions/Pastor Job Pastor of DisciplemakingDescriptionsJob Descriptions/Pastor Job Pastor of Discipleship and Adult Education DescriptionsJob Descriptions/Pastor Job Pastor of EvangelismDescriptionsJob Descriptions/Pastor Job Pastor of FamiliesDescriptionsJob Descriptions/Pastor Job Pastor of Pastoral CareDescriptionsJob Descriptions/Pastor Job Pastor to College MinistryDescriptionsJob Descriptions/Pastor Job Pastor to Senior AdultsDescriptionsJob Descriptions/Pastor Job Pastor to Single AdultsDescriptionsJob Descriptions/Pastor Job Pastor to Sunday School Class & Care ClustersDescriptionsJob Descriptions/Pastor Job Pastor to Young FamiliesDescriptionsJob Descriptions/Pastor Job Pastor to YouthDescriptionsJob Descriptions/Pastor Job Senior Pastor

Job Descriptions/Pastoral Care Assistant to Pastoral Care & Senior Adults Pastor

Job Descriptions/Senior Pastor Assistant to Church OfficersJob Descriptions/Senior Pastor Assistant to Executive PastorJob Descriptions/Senior Pastor Assistant to Senior Pastor's OfficeJob Descriptions/Senior Pastor Assistant to SessionJob Descriptions/Senior Pastor Executive Assistant. to Sr. PastorJD

Job Descriptions/Women in the Assistant to Women's MinistryChurchJob Descriptions/Women in the Director of Women's MinistriesChurchJob Descriptions/Women in the Director of Women's MinistryChurchJob Descriptions/Women in the Women's Ministries Director

Job Descriptions/Worship Ministry Assistant to Arts Academy & ConcertsJob Descriptions/Worship Ministry Assistant to Director of Music and ArtsJob Descriptions/Worship Ministry Assistant to Director of Youth and Children's Choirs and Organist

Associate Organist

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Membership Materials Used in the Intro Class

Job Descriptions/Worship Ministry Director of Music and WorshipJob Descriptions/Worship Ministry Wedding Coordinator Assistant

Job Descriptions/Youth Ministry Yr.Job Descriptions/Youth Ministry Pastor to Youth

Leadership Team Ministry Team Operating InfoLeadership Team Monthly Ministry Executive Report Form

Legal Church BylawsLegal Legal Matters Policy

Library Short Book or Tape Evaluation FormLibrary Simple Classifications

Membership Joining Process

Coordinator of WeddingsJob Descriptions/Worship MinistryCoordinator of WorshipJob Descriptions/Worship Ministry

Job Descriptions/Worship Ministry Director of Children's and Youth ChoirsJob Descriptions/Worship Ministry Director of Music & Arts

Job Descriptions/Youth Ministry Administrative Assistant to Youth MinistryJob Descriptions/Youth Ministry Assistant to Student MinistryJob Descriptions/Youth Ministry Director of High School DiscipleshipJob Descriptions/Youth Ministry Director of Middle School (Female) DiscipleshipJob Descriptions/Youth Ministry Director of Middle School MinistryJob Descriptions/Youth Ministry Intern to Youth MinistryJob Descriptions/Youth Ministry Intern to Youth Ministry

Leadership Team Church VisionLeadership Team Coordinating Committee Agenda FormLeadership Team Core Group Contact InfoLeadership Team Core Group First Meeting

Legal Church By-LawsLegal Church By-Laws

Library Book or Tape Evaluation FormLibrary Bookstore PolicyLibrary Children's Library PolicyLibrary Church Library ManualLibrary Policies and Procedures

Membership Alternate Joining PolicyMembership Assimilation Follow Up FormMembership Assimilation Follow-Up LetterMembership Assimilation PlanMembership Assimilation ProcessMembership Database Report Request FormMembership Electronic General Release FormMembership Greeter Job DescriptionMembership Guidelines for New Member InterviewsMembership How You May UniteMembership Intro Class Deacon Table Discussion FormMembership Intro Class Follow-Up LtrMembership Intro Class Materials

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Missions Community Outreach Policy & Procedures

Membership Visitor BrochureMembership Visitor Follow-up Letter

Ministry Information Volunteer Feedback FormMinistry Information Work Sheet for Establishing a New Ministry

Missions Community Outreach Annual Funding Application

Membership Membership Class CurriculumMembership Membership Identified Needs SurveyMembership Membership RollMembership Membership in the ChurchMembership Men of the Church By-LawsMembership Men of the Church Ministry PhilosophyMembership Men of the Church OrganizationMembership Men of the Church OrganizationMembership Ministry Directory FormMembership New Member Follow-Up Ministry Resume LetterMembership New Member Get to Know You QuestionsMembership New Member Info SheetMembership New Member Ministry Resume Follow UpMembership New Member PolicyMembership Non-Communing Members' PolicyMembership Recognition of Volunteers

Ministry Information AgendaMinistry Information Approval Process for a New MinistryMinistry Information Beginning a New MinistryMinistry Information Beginning a New MinistryMinistry Information Beginning a New MinistryMinistry Information Check Request FormMinistry Information Committee Chairman Operating ProceduresMinistry Information Committee Meetings' Planning GuideMinistry Information Committee Recruitment & NotebooksMinistry Information Committee StructureMinistry Information Decision-Making ProcessMinistry Information Evaluation FormMinistry Information Event Planning GuideMinistry Information Extending the Kingdom Ministry MomentsMinistry Information Fundraising PolicyMinistry Information Guest Speaker or Teacher Approval PolicyMinistry Information Guest Speaker or Teacher Approval Request FormMinistry Information Guidelines for Candidates of the MinistryMinistry Information Guidelines for Committee ChairmenMinistry Information Guidelines for MinistriesMinistry Information Guidelines for Minute KeepingMinistry Information Guidelines for New Program DevelopmentMinistry Information Lay Ministry Job TemplateMinistry Information Ministry Moderators, Selection & TermsMinistry Information Ministry Report FormMinistry Information Ministry StructureMinistry Information Ministry Structure 20__Ministry Information Organization and Operating ProceduresMinistry Information Preparing for LeadershipMinistry Information Session Agenda FormMinistry Information Session Committees

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Officer Information Officer Nominating Committee ChargeOfficer Information Officer Nominating Committee Membership

Missions World Missions Policy & ProceduresMissions World Missions Policy

Missions Conferences and Retreats Resource InformationMissions Evangelism Philosophy & VisionMissions Financial Aid Evaluation FormMissions Group Volunteer Project Job DescriptionMissions HandbookMissions HandbookMissions HandbookMissions HandbookMissions HandbookMissions Health Info for Mission Project ParticipantMissions International Church Planting VisionMissions Mission Statement DevelopmentMissions Missionary Financial QuestionaireMissions Missionary Ministry Review FormMissions Missionary Pre-Interview QuestionnaireMissions Missionary Shepherding & Guidance Committee Missions Missionary Support ApplicationMissions Missionary Support ApplicationMissions Missionary Support Application AMissions Missionary Support GridMissions Missions Board QuestionnaireMissions Missions and Outreach GridMissions Missions and Outreach PolicyMissions Request for SupportMissions Seminary Student Fund Candidate QualificationsMissions Seminary Student Fund CovenantMissions Seminary Student Fund ObligationsMissions Seminary Student Funding ApplicationMissions Seminary Student Funding PolicyMissions Short Term Missions Policies & ProceduresMissions Short Term Policies & ProceduresMissions Short-Term Mission Trip ApplicationMissions Short-Term Missionaries' CommissioningMissions Short-Term Missions ApplicationMissions Student Sem Fund Financial Statement WorksheetMissions Summer Youth Missions Team PolicyMissions Support GuidelinesMissions Support Raising Letter SuggestionsMissions Support Raising PhilosophyMissions Testimony GuidelinesMissions ValuesMissions Volunteer Job Description WorksheetMissions World Missions Home Church

Officer Information Clerk of Session Job DescriptionOfficer Information Confidentiality PolicyOfficer Information Deacon In-Nomination Final ExamOfficer Information Elder HandbookOfficer Information Elder Handbook IntroductionOfficer Information Elder ResponsibilitiesOfficer Information Officer ElectionsOfficer Information Officer Examination

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Operations Ordained Minister GuidelinesOperations Petty Cash Procedures

Officer Information Shepherding MinistryOfficer Information Training for Deacons-in-Nomination

Officer Information Officer Nominating Committee MembershipOfficer Information Officer Nomination & Election ProcessOfficer Information Officer Nomination FormOfficer Information Officer Nomination Form, ElderOfficer Information Officer Nomination and ElectionOfficer Information Officer Nomination and Election GuidelinesOfficer Information Officer Nomination and Election GuidelinesOfficer Information Officer QualificationsOfficer Information Officer Training ProgramOfficer Information Schedule for Officer Training, Election & InstallationOfficer Information Session Rotation Policy

Operations Administrative Committee GuidelinesOperations Backup and Recovery Policy and ProceduresOperations Bank Deposit ProceduresOperations Benevolence & Finance CommitteeOperations Benevolence Fund PolicyOperations Budget Proposal WorksheetOperations Budget Request FormOperations Budget SampleOperations Budget WorksheetOperations Calendar Scheduling Planning PolicyOperations Check Authorization FormOperations Check Request Form & ProcedureOperations Check Request ProceduresOperations Check Signing Authority PolicyOperations Designated Fund FormOperations Designated Funds Cash PolicyOperations Donor Disclaimer LetterOperations Donor PolicyOperations Donor Receipt LetterOperations Donor Understanding LetterOperations Driver AffidavitOperations Driver AgreementOperations Emergency & Safety Planning GuidelinesOperations End of Year Financial Contributions PolicyOperations Expense Reimbursement PolicyOperations Financial Reporting ProceduresOperations Fire Alarm ProceduresOperations Fire Safety & Security Systems PlanOperations Fire Safety PlanOperations Fiscal Year Revision AnalysisOperations Good Samaritan PolicyOperations Gym Use GuidelinesOperations Housing Allowance DesignationOperations Imprest Funds PolicyOperations Injury or Illness ReportOperations Investment Policy GuidelinesOperations Memoria LogOperations Non-Cash Gift AcknowledgementOperations Notary, Fiduciary or Witness PolicyOperations Operating & Benevolent Budget

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Operations Vehicle Monthly Inspection Check SheetOperations Vehicle Operation Policy

Pastoral Care Time and Stress ManagementPastoral Care

Operations Reimbursement PolicyOperations Rental Transportation PolicyOperations Sanctuary Emergency ProceduresOperations School & Minibus RulesOperations Sound & Lighting TechnicianOperations Sunday Offering Counting ProceduresOperations Sunday Worship Flowers, Purchase or DonationOperations Tally Sheet for Cash CollectionsOperations Unrelated Business Income Tax for 501C3Operations Van Use Request FormOperations Vehicle Accident Insurance GuidelinesOperations Vehicle Accident or Incident SituationOperations Vehicle Driver Inspection List

Pastoral Care Area Hospital Address & Phone ListPastoral Care Assistance to Client InfoPastoral Care Bereavement ChecklistPastoral Care Bereavement LetterPastoral Care Biblical CounselingPastoral Care Care Client Closure FormPastoral Care Care Cluster ManualPastoral Care Care Cluster SurveyPastoral Care Care Contact LogPastoral Care Care Goals & Short-Term ObjectivesPastoral Care Care Ministry Weekly Cash ExpensesPastoral Care Care Team Client QuestionnairePastoral Care Care Team Financial PositionPastoral Care Care Team Interview FormPastoral Care Care Team Prospective Care InformationPastoral Care Conflict Resolution PolicyPastoral Care Funeral ProceduresPastoral Care Good Samaritan Fund GuidelinesPastoral Care Good Samaritan PolicyPastoral Care Home VisitsPastoral Care Hospital LilstPastoral Care Meals Chart for Care ClustersPastoral Care Mental Health Professionals PolicyPastoral Care New Hope MinistryPastoral Care Open Door Meeting PolicyPastoral Care Pastor On Call ProceduresPastoral Care Pastoral Care Committee ResponsibilitiesPastoral Care Pastoral Care ManualPastoral Care Pastoral Care Ministry PlanPastoral Care Pastoral Care PhilosophyPastoral Care Pastoral Counseling PolicyPastoral Care Reconciliation PrinciplesPastoral Care Shepherding the AccusedPastoral Care Shepherding the AfflictedPastoral Care Shepherding the TemptedPastoral Care Spiritual Gifts and Ministry

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Personnel Electronic Hardware and Sofware Use PolicyPersonnel Emergency Information Form

Personnel Adaptation Period PolicyPersonnel Adaptation Period PolicyPersonnel Adaptation Period PolicyPersonnel At-Will EmploymentPersonnel At-Will EmploymentPersonnel Attendance PolicyPersonnel Attendance PolicyPersonnel Benefit Re-enrollment FormPersonnel BenefitsPersonnel BenefitsPersonnel BenefitsPersonnel BenefitsPersonnel Benefits, Annuity Eligibility PolicyPersonnel Benefits, Annuity Plan Rollover FormPersonnel Benefits, Beneficiary Change FormPersonnel Benefits, COBRA PolicyPersonnel Benefits, Cafeteria Plan FormPersonnel Benefits, HIPAA Acknowledgement FormPersonnel Benefits, Long Term Disability Enrollment FormPersonnel Benefits, New Employee Benefit Effective DatesPersonnel Benefits, New Employee Benefit Mailing FormsPersonnel Bereavement PolicyPersonnel Bereavement PolicyPersonnel Catastrophic Illness PolicyPersonnel Child Protection PolicyPersonnel Child Protection PolicyPersonnel Christian Work Environment PolicyPersonnel Church Property & Records PolicyPersonnel Code of Ethics PolicyPersonnel Committee Authority TablePersonnel Compensation Sheet, Associate StaffPersonnel Compensation Sheet, Intern (Full Time)Personnel Compensation Sheet, Ministerial StaffPersonnel Compensation Sheet, Professional StaffPersonnel Compensation Sheet, Program StaffPersonnel Confidentiality PolicyPersonnel Confidentiality PolicyPersonnel Confidentiality PolicyPersonnel Courtesy and ConductPersonnel Denomination Mtngs and Respons PolicyPersonnel Direct DepositPersonnel Direct DepositPersonnel Disciplinary ActionPersonnel Disciplinary Action FormPersonnel Disciplinary Action PolicyPersonnel Disciplinary Action PolicyPersonnel Discipline, Progressive Discipline PolicyPersonnel Drug and Alcohol PolicyPersonnel Drug and Alcohol PolicyPersonnel Education, Continuing Education PolicyPersonnel Education, Continuing Education PolicyPersonnel Educational Assistance PolicyPersonnel Educational Assistance PolicyPersonnel Electronic Hardware and Software Use PolicyPersonnel Electronic Hardware and Software Use Policy

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Personnel New Employee Database Input FormPersonnel New Employee Educational Data Form

Personnel New Empl New Members Class

Personnel Employee Classification PolicyPersonnel Employee Classification PolicyPersonnel Employee Classification PolicyPersonnel Employee Classification PolicyPersonnel Employee ClassificationsPersonnel Employee Classifications

Employee Financial AffairsPersonnelEmployee Parking PolicyPersonnelEmployee Relations ObjectivesPersonnelEmployees Taking Classes PolicyPersonnelEmployment of MinorsPersonnelEqual Employment Opportunity PolicyPersonnelEqual Employment Opportunity PolicyPersonnelEqual Employment Opportunity PolicyPersonnelExpense Credit Card Statement Reconciliation FormPersonnelExpense Reimbursement PolicyPersonnelExpense Reimbursement PolicyPersonnelExpense Reimbursements PolicyPersonnelFamily Medical Leave ActPersonnelFrequently Asked Admin QuestionsPersonnelGarnishments PolicyPersonnelGifts and Gratuities PolicyPersonnelGifts and Gratuities PolicyPersonnelHarassment PolicyPersonnelHarrassment PolicyPersonnel

Personnel Holiday PolicyPersonnel Holiday PolicyPersonnel Holiday PolicyPersonnel Honorarium PolicyPersonnel Housing Allowance FormPersonnel Housing Allowance PolicyPersonnel Immigration Law CompliancePersonnel Injuries (Work-Related) PolicyPersonnel Injuries (Work-Related) PolicyPersonnel Injury or Illness ReportPersonnel Intellectual Personal Property PolicyPersonnel Intern Profile and Evaluation FormPersonnel Intern, Notice of Completion of Summer Internship FormPersonnel Jury Duty PolicyPersonnel Jury Duty PolicyPersonnel Leave of AbsencePersonnel Leave of Absence PolicyPersonnel Leave of Absence Request FormPersonnel Leave of Absence, Mission Trip PolicyPersonnel Lunch Period PolicyPersonnel Maternity Leave PolicyPersonnel Military Service PolicyPersonnel Military Service PolicyPersonnel Military Service PolicyPersonnel Mission StatementPersonnel Nepotism PolicyPersonnel Nepotism PolicyPersonnel Network Security PolicyPersonnel New Emp Class Survey Form

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Personnel Publicity and Conduct with News Media PolicyPersonnel Reporting Absences Policy

Personnel Publicity and Conduct with News Media Policy

Personnel New Employee OrientationPersonnel New Employee Orientation ChecklistPersonnel New Employee Orientation ChecklistPersonnel New Employee Orientation Meetings FormPersonnel New Employee Orientation PolicyPersonnel New Employee Profile FormPersonnel Notice of Completion of Internship FormPersonnel Offer Letter, InternPersonnel Office Hours PolicyPersonnel Office Hours PolicyPersonnel Open Door Meeting PolicyPersonnel Ordained Minister Staff GuidelinesPersonnel Outside Activities PolicyPersonnel Outside EmploymentPersonnel Overtime PolicyPersonnel Overtime PolicyPersonnel Part Time and Temp Staff Days OFf Pay PolicyPersonnel Part Time and Temp Staff Days Off PolicyPersonnel Pay PolicyPersonnel Pay PolicyPersonnel Pay PolicyPersonnel Pay Policy, SeparationPersonnel Performance & Salary Review PolicyPersonnel Performance & Salary Review PolicyPersonnel Performance Evaluation FormPersonnel Performance Evaluation FormPersonnel DaysPersonnel Performance Evaluation FormPersonnel Performance Evaluation, Co-Worker Feedback FormPersonnel Performance Evaluation. Review Questionnaire, Ordained PastorPersonnel Personal Appearance PolicyPersonnel Personal Appearance PolicyPersonnel Personal Appearance PolicyPersonnel Personal Days PolicyPersonnel Personal Days PolicyPersonnel Personal Telephone Calls PolicyPersonnel Personal Telephone Calls PolicyPersonnel Personal Telephone Calls PolicyPersonnel Personal Use of Church PropertyPersonnel Personal Use of Company PropertyPersonnel Personnel ManualPersonnel Personnel Manual Acknowlegdment FormPersonnel Personnel Manual Receipt & AcknowlegementPersonnel Personnel Manual SummaryPersonnel Personnel Manual Welcome and IntroductionPersonnel Personnel Manual Welcome and IntroductionPersonnel Personnel Problem Solving ProceduresPersonnel Personnel Problem Solving ProceduresPersonnel Personnel RecordsPersonnel Personnel Records PolicyPersonnel Personnel Request FormPersonnel Personnel Search Committee Process PolicyPersonnel Postage Meter PolicyPersonnel Professional Memberships Policy

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Small Groups

Personnel Weather-Related Absence PolicyPersonnel Weather-Related Absence Policy

Small Groups Beyond the Small GroupLenten Series

Personnel Resignation Letter SamplePersonnel Resignation PolicyPersonnel Sabbactical Leave FormPersonnel Sabbatical Leave PolicyPersonnel Safety PolicyPersonnel Safety or Security Incident Report FormPersonnel Salary Adjustment FormPersonnel Salary Administration PolicyPersonnel Security Card PolicyPersonnel Security on the Premises PolicyPersonnel Sick Leave PolicyPersonnel Sick Leave PolicyPersonnel Sick Leave PolicyPersonnel Smoking PolicyPersonnel Smoking PolicyPersonnel Smoking PolicyPersonnel Social Security Ministerial Status FormPersonnel Solicitation PolicyPersonnel Solicitation PolicyPersonnel Speaking Engagement PolicyPersonnel Summer Intern Orientation Checklist FormPersonnel Telecommuting PolicyPersonnel Termination FormPersonnel Termination Form, RetirementPersonnel Termination PolicyPersonnel Termination PolicyPersonnel Termination PolicyPersonnel Termination, Exit FormPersonnel Termination, Exit Interview FormPersonnel Termination, Exiting Employee Check Out ListPersonnel Time Off Request and Notification FormPersonnel Transfer FormPersonnel Transfer PolicyPersonnel Unaccpetable Behavior Survey FormPersonnel Use of Church Supplies, Equip & ComputersPersonnel Vacation PolicyPersonnel Vacation PolicyPersonnel Vacation PolicyPersonnel Vacation,Time Away FormPersonnel Vehicle Driver Declaration FormPersonnel Vehicle PolicyPersonnel Voting PolicyPersonnel Voting PolicyPersonnel Voting PolicyPersonnel Weapons Policy

Personnel Wireless Phone Use

Prayer A Guide to Prayer

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Worship BenedictionWorship Bulletin Insert PolicyWorship Bulletin Sample

Stewardship Letter to CongregationStewardship Operating & Benevolent Budget

Weddings Rehearsal and Wedding Day TimelineWeddings Videographer Policy

Women in the Church Women's Ministry Leadership Team StructureWomen in the Church Women's Ministry Opportunities

Stewardship Commitment CardStewardship Letter & Selected Scriptures

Stewardship Ten Principles of Giving

Weddings Decorations PolicyWeddings Decorations PolicyWeddings Decorations PolicyWeddings Exception PolicyWeddings FeesWeddings FeesWeddings FeesWeddings Florist PolicyWeddings Florist PolicyWeddings Florist Policy AgreementWeddings Frequently Asked QuestionsWeddings Information FormWeddings Information PolicyWeddings Marriage Eligibility PolicyWeddings Music PolicyWeddings Music Suggestions and GuidelinesWeddings Photographer PolicyWeddings Photographer Policy AgreementWeddings Photographer and Videographer PolicyWeddings PolicyWeddings PolicyWeddings PolicyWeddings Policy

Weddings Videographer Policy Agreement

Women in the Church A Mother's Heart Ministry Job DescriptionsWomen in the Church A Mothers Heart Small Group Leader CovenantWomen in the Church Bible Study Team Leaders' DutiesWomen in the Church ComfortHer MinistryWomen in the Church Purpose of the Women in the ChurchWomen in the Church Women's Ministries OverviewWomen in the Church Women's Ministries Overview

Women in the Church Women's Ministry Team Structure

Worship Apostles' CreedWorship Arts Academy Event FormWorship Baptism Information CardWorship Baptism Policy & ProceduresWorship Baptism PolicyWorship Baptism in a Reformed ChurchWorship Baptism, The Sacrament of

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Worship Usher Sunday ProceduresWorship Worship Guide MaterialWorship Worship Handbook

Worship Call to WorshipWorship Cameras in Worship ServiceWorship Children's DevotionalWorship Choir HandbookWorship Choir Handbook, Leadership TeamWorship Communion Chairman ResponsibilitiesWorship Communion Clean Up InstructionsWorship Communion Handling & PreparationWorship Communion SuppliesWorship Communion to Shut-Ins PolicyWorship Core Worship ValuesWorship Extending the Kingdom Messages in Sunday ServiceWorship Flower Reservation FormWorship Flowers, Purchase or Donation PolicyWorship Funeral Philosophy & PolicyWorship Funeral PolicyWorship Funeral PolicyWorship Funeral ProceduresWorship General InformationWorship Greeter Sunday ProceduresWorship Hymn Material CatalogueWorship Hymn Topical IndexWorship Introduction to Reformed WorshipWorship Member and Visitor InfoWorship Music in WorshipWorship Reformation SundayWorship Request for Date Change, Sunday Flower DonorWorship Sanctuary Emergency ProceduresWorship Tape Ministry InfoWorship Testimony GuidelinesWorship Thanksgiving Service SampleWorship The Lord's SupperWorship The Ten CommandmentsWorship The Worship of GodWorship Thoughts on WorshipWorship Tithes and OfferingsWorship Usher Guidelines