Purpose The purpose of this operating procedure is to establish, document, and communicate the process for planning and designing weekend services at YOUR CHURCH. Scope The service planning and design process should be used by paid staff and ministry area volunteers as needed for understanding of and participation in planning and design of weekend services at YOUR CHURCH. This process does not include detailed … [Read more...]
Church Discipline Policy
Guidelines For Correcting Inappropriate Behavior In The Church
Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish and communicate the guidelines for correcting inappropriate church member behavior at YOUR CHURCH. Scope This document contains YOUR CHURCH's policy for corrective action and restoration of a church member(s) who has behaved inappropriately and the church leadership deems it necessary to take action. The policy outlines the reasons for, purpose of, and process for … [Read more...]
Financial Hardship Policy
Addressing The Issue Of Financial Hardship In The Church In A Healthy Way
The church has a responsibility to its attendees and members when they are faced with financial hardship. However, there are three clear biblical guidelines for how individual Christians and churches should help those in need within the church. First, each Christian should provide his or her own financial support. 2 Thessalonians 3:7-10 states, For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We … [Read more...]
Pastoral Care Infrastructure
Meeting The Challenge Of Continuing To Care For People Well, As The Church Grows
Several years ago, we made a pretty significant move. Our church had grown to the point where caring for the needs of those attending had become more than a full-time ministry. Hospital visits, counseling needs, weddings, prayer requests, etc., were demanding more and more of our staff. And, coordinating "care requests" demanded a "point person." You know what they say, "If everyone owns it, nobody owns it." Our … [Read more...]
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