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

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Job Description: Executive Pastor / Administrative Pastor

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

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Job Description: Creative Arts Pastor

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

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Job Title: Mission Pastor

Purpose Statement To serve the vision of our church by championing and leading all global...

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Job Description: Young Adults Pastor / Director

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

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Job Description: Student Pastor / Youth Pastor / Youth Director

Purpose StatementTo support the vision of our church by leading ministries that inspire students in...

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Job Description: Kids Director / Children’s Pastor

Purpose Statement To support the vision of our church by leading ministries that inspire children...

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Job Description: Integration & Volunteer Administrator

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

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Job Description: Associate Pastor of Care

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

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Job Description: Associate Pastor of Discipleship

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

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Managing Volunteers

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

•Operations

Church Systems: What are they? How do they work?

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

•Organization

Church Identity Discovery Survey

Here’s a survey you can use in print, online (e.g., Google Forms), or in group...

•Organization

Process to Collaboratively Identify Your Church’s Mission, Vision, and Values

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

•Organization

Why Mission, Vision, and Values Must Reflect the Whole Church—Not Just a Few Leaders

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

•Operations, Organization

Staff Behavioral Values

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

•Organization

Church Value(s) Statements

The Purpose of Values Statements for a Church In a world of shifting cultures and...

•Organization

Mission vs. Vision: How to Write Both for Your Church

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

•Evangelism

How to Fundraise for a Church-Based Nonprofit: Building a Sustainable Outreach Mission

Effective community outreach requires more than good intentions—it requires financial sustainability. For nonprofits connected to...

•Evangelism

Deciding Your Church’s Approach to Community Outreach: Clarifying the Why Before the What

Community outreach is one of the most visible and impactful aspects of a church’s ministry....

•Evangelism

Exegeting the Community: How to Understand the People You’re Called to Serve

Before a church planter, pastor, or ministry leader can effectively love and serve their community,...

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Pastor Sabbatical Policy

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

•Organization

Different Types of Boards – positives and negatives

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

•Operations

Sample Employee Review Template

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

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Criminal Situations Policy

[Church Name] Department: Human ResourcesProcedure Name: Handling Criminal SituationsEffective Date: 1. Summary This policy outlines...

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Nut-Aware Policy

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

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Privacy Policy

[Church Name] Privacy Policy PurposeThis policy is established to safeguard personal information entrusted to [Church...

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Pastoral Meetings Policy

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

•Organization

Church Playbook

A church playbook is different than an employee handbook. An employee handbook is focused on...

•People

Bereavement and Crisis Care Procedure

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

•Operations

Accessibility Policy

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

•People

Pastoral Care Guidelines

[Church Name] Effective Date: [Insert Effective Date] Purpose This policy outlines best practices for engaging...

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Facility Rental Policy

Effective Date: Part I – Facility Rental Policy Overview Policy Purpose This policy ensures that...

•Operations

Offer Letter

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

•Operations

Sample Staff Handbook

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

•Organization

Hosting a Newcomers Lunch

Download PowerPoint Template For Newcomers Lunch Hosting a newcomers lunch at a church serves several...

•People

Pastoral Care Counseling Intake Form

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

•Operations

Caring Guidelines For A Large Pastoral Staff

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

•Organization

A Plan For Integrating New Guests

Sample Connect Card Sample Welcome Letter Each week people walk into new churches in their...

•Evangelism

How to Build A Culture of Evangelism

Through evangelism, we share the good news we want people to receive. Being intentional about...

•Organization

Volunteer Survey

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

•People

A “care system” for your church

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

•Organization

Defining the Qualifications of a Leader

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

•Organization

New Leader Orientation

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

•People

Help People Find Their Tribe

Whether you go to church or not we all want one thing. A tribe to...

•Organization

How To Recruit More Volunteers

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

•Organization

Volunteer Systems For Churches

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

•Evangelism

How To Build A Community Outreach Program

Exegeting the Community In order to understand the community where you serve there are several...

•Evangelism

The 8 Benefits of Intentional Community Outreach

There are several benefits to getting your church in the regular rhythm of intentional community...

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Pastoral Meetings Policy

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

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Incident Report

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

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Employee Expense Policy

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

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Social Media Policy

[Church Name] Social Media Policy for Employees 1. Introduction At [Church Name], we recognize and...

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Staff Development – Courses Policy

[Organization Name] Summary At [Organization Name], we believe in the value of continuous professional development...

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Child Dedication Policy

[Church Name] Biblical Foundation “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD,The fruit of the...

•Operations, People

Bereavement and Crisis Care Procedure

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

•Operations

Church Staff Meal Expense Policy

1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish clear guidelines for church staff...

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Purchasing Policy and Approval Procedure

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

•Leadership, Organization

Keys to Leading An Effective Church Board of Directors

Church Governance and Board Leadership Throughout history, churches have adopted a variety of organizational and...

•People

Visitation Training

Visiting the Sick In the Bible, care of the sick and injured is clearly and...

•People, Numinous

Prayer Ministry Training

These are general guidelines for our leaders as you lead others in prayer. Please follow...

•Leadership, Organization

Board Member Training

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

•Organization

Board Member Candidate Handout

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

•Operations

Review Your Employees – Template

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

•Organization

Volunteer Covenant Template

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

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