Pastors Library

Engaging Volunteers The importance of building a solid volunteer system cannot be underestimated.   The following is...Read More

Churches serve as spiritual homes for congregations, places of worship, and community gathering spaces. However,...Read More

[Church Name] Effective Date: February 1, 2018 1. Summary At [Church Name], we are fully...Read More

A church’s constitution must clearly define the board’s role, which can vary widely depending on...Read More

How Are They Different? While church values shape the overall culture and priorities of the...Read More

Big Idea A system is a repeatable action that doesn’t always require wide creativity; it...Read More

Orientation to Charity Leadership There a several aspects to becoming a new board member that...Read More

Procedure Title:(e.g., Offering Counting Procedure) Purpose:(A short explanation of why this procedure is needed —...Read More

Managing church finances requires precision, accountability, and efficiency. One of the most time-consuming tasks in...Read More

Below is the cleaned-up version of the policy. Replace “[Church Name]” with your specific church...Read More

In today’s fast-moving world, churches are more intentional than ever about articulating their mission, vision,...Read More

create a volunteer covenant that helps you to get everyone on the same pageRead More

Effective Date: [Insert Date]Approved By: [Board of Directors/Executive Director]Applies To: All employees, contractors, and volunteers...Read More

Part of the responsibility of the local church is to care for people.  People inside...Read More

In communities worldwide, church leaders explore innovative ways to sustain both their income and the...Read More

Policy Title:(e.g., Child Protection Policy) Purpose:(A brief statement about why this policy exists — the biblical, legal,...Read More

Maintaining a clean and well-kept church is essential for creating a welcoming environment for worship,...Read More

This process has 4 phases, each with clear steps. You can walk through it with...Read More

Every church needs clarity. Clarity about why it exists. Clarity about where it’s going. And...Read More

When the message of Jesus began to spread across the roman empire and new communities...Read More

Purpose Statement To support the vision of our church by leading ministries that inspire young...Read More

No volunteers? I have never met a church that said we have enough staff and...Read More

Lesson Objective: Understand the importance of proper financial management within the church. Learn the options...Read More

As an Associate Pastor, you serve the entire church community and may be called upon...Read More

The following can be downloaded and handed out to prospective Board Member Candidates. Customize your...Read More

Purpose Statement To support the vision of our church by caring for people and helping...Read More

[Church Name] This incident report must be completed as soon as possible after an incident...Read More

Purpose:The purpose of a sabbatical is to provide long-term staff members with extended time for...Read More

Lesson Objective: Understand the role of a staff handbook in setting clear expectations and guiding...Read More

As churches grow and become more dependent on technology, managing IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, software, and...Read More

[Church Name] 1. Purpose This policy establishes clear guidelines for business expenditures incurred by employees,...Read More

The following is a sample staff handbook that can be used and adopted by your...Read More

Summary This procedure outlines the steps to be followed when a church member or a...Read More

Summary This procedure outlines the steps to be followed when a church member or a...Read More

If you are leading a ministry that requires a large team, here is a primer...Read More

Purpose Statement To serve the vision of our church by leading and developing the creative...Read More

Without adequate review based on metrics, its impossible to measure success / failure / growth...Read More

As an Associate Pastor, you serve the entire church community and may be called upon...Read More

Due to the increased legal complexity surrounding counseling, it is advisable to use a standardized...Read More

Purpose Statement To support the mission and vision of our church by overseeing all aspects...Read More

[Church Name] Effective Date: 1. Purpose This policy establishes the procedure to be followed when...Read More

Lesson Objective: Understand the purpose of staff meetings within a church setting and how to...Read More

Lesson Objective: Understand the legal requirements that churches must comply with to operate safely and...Read More

Fire prevention is a critical aspect of church facility management. A fire can devastate not...Read More

Churches, like any other buildings, require maintenance and occasional repairs. Whether it’s minor repairs like...Read More

Pastoral Care Guidelines Pre-amble Due to the growing complexity of caring with people, this is...Read More

Maintaining a comfortable and functional church building is crucial for both congregational gatherings and daily...Read More

Big Idea A system is a repeatable action that doesn’t always require wide creativity; it...Read More

One of the greatest tools to determine the capacities of your leaders is a volunteer...Read More

It is important to document every role that you have in your church. A letter...Read More

Purpose Statement To serve the vision of our church by providing strategic leadership and ensuring...Read More

Lesson Objective: Understand the importance of an objective and transparent selection process. Learn the steps...Read More

How To Create Job Descriptions A well-crafted job description should include several key ingredients to...Read More

Welcome Thank you for choosing to serve at our church!!! As a member of our...Read More

Here is a PDF Version you can use OUR CHURCH Administrative & Ministry Staff Review...Read More