The Process of Determining Financial Sustainability
In an effort to help existing congregations think about and plan for financial stability and sustainability, here are some questions for congregational leaders to ask during their long-range planning meetings….
Clergy Background Checks
Clergy in the Diocese are required to have a background check on file to be updated every five years. Please note that only the Rector/Vicar/Priest-in-Charge, Administrator, or Sr. Warden may…
2021 Congregational Leadership Conference
Resources from the February 13, 2021 Congregational Leadership Conference for Wardens, Treasurers, and All Members of Vestries and Bishop’s Committees. https://vimeo.com/514481265https://vimeo.com/514481502https://vimeo.com/514481777https://vimeo.com/516443992https://vimeo.com/514482032https://vimeo.com/516931776https://vimeo.com/516444417https://vimeo.com/514482310https://vimeo.com/516932082https://vimeo.com/516931421https://vimeo.com/516931196 Congregation Authority to Act Financial: Operating Budgets and Assessments…
2025 Congregational Leadership Conference
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Expectations for Ordained Leaders in the Diocese of Olympia
Expectations for clergy who serve or wish to serve in the Diocese of Olympia, Updated May, 2012. Expectations for Ordained Leaders in the Diocese of Olympia
Clergy Manual
Also known as the Clergy Handbook, Manual for Clergy in the Diocese, revised March, 2021. Clergy Manual
Church Insurance Agency Corporation and Pastoral Counseling
A list of recommendations and clarifications by The Church Insurance Agency Corporation (CIAC) in regards to pastoral counseling. Updated June, 2009. Church Insurance Agency Corporation and Pastoral Counseling
Clergy Discretionary Funds
Policy on clergy discretionary accounts from the “Manual of Business Methods in Churches”. This is the policy that fits the national canon. Clergy Discretionary Funds
Core Passions Worksheet for Congregation Small Groups
Worksheet for discerning a congregations God-given Core Passions. Core Passions Worksheet for Congregation Small Groups
Congregational Mission and Vision Statement Sample
A sample for a mission and vision statement. Congregational Mission and Vision Statement Sample
