Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish and communicate the Finance Team charter as set forth by the church's Board of Elders. Scope The Finance Team is formed and empowered by the Board of Elders to function as a team of subject matter experts in the accounting and finance area regularly reviewing the church’s financial status, and advising the Executive Pastor. To this end, this policy includes … [Read more...]
Truth And Grace In Practice
Contemplating The Approach To Creating Policies And Procedures In The Church
I remember reading Deep and Wide: Creating Churches Unchurched People Love to Attend a while back. it was a great read! I loved how Andy Stanley addressed the need; when developing policies, processes, and procedures; to think in terms of guidelines, rather than strict, black and white decisions when dealing with people issues with staff and the church at large. In chapter 4, Just As I Ain't. Andy Stanley … [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...]
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