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Nomination Process & Timeline
Have you ever considered what a timeline for Elder/Deacon nomination process entails? The following information is a standard setup for a nomination timeline.
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August 6, 2014
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Miscellaneous Policies
The attached document dictates the action needed for miscellaneous administrative policies
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Internet Website Development
We have provided website design resources for beginning or improving upon your church's website design.
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Facilities Use Policies
The following policies support the mission of our church and safeguards people and property.
August 6, 2014
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Elder Deacon Mandates
The following guidelines are for the selection of Elders and Deacons.
August 6, 2014
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Communication Guidelines
The following guidelines enable church members to communicate their mission, vision, and values effectively.
June 19, 2014
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Tips for Optimum Readability
This list gives practical ways that churches can make their communication more accessible to people with visual impairments.
June 16, 2014
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Leadership Competencies: A Biblical Framework
An exegesis of 1 Timothy 3 that results in a list of Biblical Leadership Qualifications and their contemporary equivalents divided into Attitudes, Behaviors and Competencies, including what's not on the list.
March 25, 2014
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Sabbatical Policies
Sustaining Pastoral Excellence maintains a listing of several of the current sabbatical policies for churches of all sizes which may be helpful to other churches thinking of creating one of their own.
February 3, 2014
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Employee vs. Independent Contractor (US)
Many churches rely on paid staff to manage various aspects of ministry, from performing music during worship services to administering outreach programs. Are these paid staff church employees or independent contractors?
February 8, 2013
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Ministry Development Guidelines
Ministry development guidelines from Christian Reformed Home Missions
August 8, 2011
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What Are Your Expectations for Volunteers?
As church leaders we have expectations of our volunteers that often go unstated because they're just "common sense" or because that is the way it has always been and everyone knows it. But sometimes our common sense isn't the same as someone else's.
December 21, 2010
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10 Benchmarks of a Healthy Classis
What does a healthy classis look like today? 10 Benchmarks of a Healthy Classis provides a way to answer this tough question. These benchmarks are a useful tool for assessing classis health and are also great discussion starters.
December 21, 2010
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Evaluating Your Vision Statement
Once a vision has been produced how do you make sure it stays current and relevant to a classis? This document helps a classis ask the right questions to help keep a clear vision.
December 20, 2010
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Strategy for Mobilizing Church Planting and Development
In 2007, Home Missions updated its strategy for Classes to use when looking at mobilizing church planting and church development. Although time has passed, this document still is helpful for classes wanting to be strategic about growing their churches.
December 13, 2010
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Purpose of Classis According to CRCNA Church Order
Classis Grandville's Mission Task Force prepared a useful summary of what the CRC Church Order and Manual of Church Government states about the purpose, authority, delegation, and business of classis.
October 18, 2010
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Copyrights and Permissions Guidelines from Faith Alive
Faith Alive Christian Resources provides these guidelines to assist those wishing to utilize their published materials and to maintain compliance with US Copyright Law.
August 5, 2010
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Who Do You Recruit?
Recruiting small group leaders is an on-going task of the Small Group Leadership Team. This resource provides suggestions on key traits to consider when recruiting small group leaders.
August 3, 2010
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Records Management for CRC Congregations
This webpage includes information about how to submit your congregation's records to Heritage Hall at Calvin College for microfilming. You will also find links to online archives. Also, guidelines are given in records management for congregations.
July 16, 2010
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Protocols for Partnership
General guidelines for international partnerships between PC(USA) congregations, presbyteries and synods and international churches and institutions.
June 8, 2010
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Managing Temporarily Restricted Gifts and Grants
Gifts that are received with donor restrictions must be applied according to the donors’ wishes. Here are the key steps to manage them.
June 7, 2010
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How Do You Recruit?
Recruiting small group leaders in a way that casts vision and presents leadership as a God-given opportunity will contribute to the health of a church's small group ministry. This tool gives suggestions on where to find potential leaders and how to go about recruiting them.
May 12, 2010
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Employee vs. Independent Contractor - Tips for Business Owners from the IRS
This tip sheet from the IRS will assist you in determining the tests that the IRS considers regarding determining if workers are independent contractors or employees.
May 5, 2010
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Expense Reimbursement Plan
If you don’t have a written policy regarding how expenses are reimbursed, you will have a hard time enforcing accountability for reimbursable expenses.
March 24, 2010
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Retaining Records
This record retention schedule will assist you with financial record storage requirements and also with minutes and administrative record retention.