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Councils are accountable for the implementation of the strategies and programs that achieve the vision they have as a church. This is one well tested model for accomplishing this key task of governance.
Here is a sample of goals set by one church after their planning process was completed.
I'm looking for a "tool" to use to effectively evaluate various ministries in the church. Thoughts?
If your congregation is still wrestling with the question of whether or not to require background checks, here are a few guidelines to help you through the evaluation process.
The changes involving Home Missions and World Mission are really significant (lots of time, effort, resources and money are being spent on this). Let's discuss these changes in one place on The Network.
Our Bylaws are out of date and a mess. Are there examples, samples, or guides for CRCNA Bylaws (not articles of incorporation)?
This annually published book provides invaluable information for managing the business side of a church.
This document is a sample of the screening policy at a church for volunteers working with minors.
A sample policy regarding Spouse Travel.
This sample Benevolence Fund Policy is to provide financial assistance to both church members and members of the community who are experiencing difficulties meeting essential life needs such as: food, shelter, clothing, health care or other financial needs.
This sample Children's Ministry Volunteer Packet equips the volunteer with a better understanding of what is required of the ministry and what God teaches through His Word regarding children.
The earth is the LORD’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. - Psalm 24:1. Christian stewardship begins with a solid understanding that the property we call our own is not ours at all, but God’s.
The Barnabas foundation provides you with information, support, and materials for participating churches. Learn about Benefits and Services, Testimonials, Church Conferences and Events, and more!
This sample Offering Procedures gives detailed instructions as to what, who, and where the offering should go.
This sample is a description of procedures for a counting team.
This sample Counting Procedure discloses the responsibilities and general duties of the counting team and volunteers.
This Access VBA software was written to create usher schedules for our church. It works on any computer that has Microsoft Access 2007 or later installed on it.
This policy covers published media information disclosing confidential material, this information should comply with legal and law policies..
The Education Team will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight of Our Church’s Children and Youth Ministries.
The Stewardship Team will be responsible for leading an intentional process for providing management of God’s resources for God’s purposes.
God gives his people special gifts to train others in skilled servant work, working within Christ's body, until we are all working efficiently and gracefully together in response to God's call to be fully alive like Christ.
The Personnel Team represents and assists the Administration Team in meeting its oversight responsibility with respect to the human resource functions of the church.
Learn how members in action find opportunities to serve the church and community in ways that fit their SHAPE.
The Library Committee will encourage spiritual growth, develop the congregations competence, and captivate the importance of doctrinal standards.
The Finance Team will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight of the finances of the church.