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
Vestry/BC Person of the Month Sample Schedule
Monthly schedule sample for Vestries and Bishop’s Committees Vestry/BC Person of the Month Sample Schedule
Vestry/BC Person of the Month Sunday Duties Sample Checklist
A checklist for duties of the vestry or Bishop’s Committee person of the month Vestry/BC Person of the Month Sunday Duties Sample Checklist
Lambeth – African Ubuntu Bible Study Method
Ubuntu Bible study method Lambeth – African Ubuntu Bible Study Method
Suggested Policies and Procedures List for Congregations
A suggested list of the types of policies and procedures that a vestry might have or want to have for their congregations. Suggested Policies and Procedures List for Congregations
Vestry/Bishop’s Committee Covenant
This document is a sample of a Vestry/BC Covenant signed by all members of the Vestry or Bishop’s Committee at the first meeting after election of new members to the Vestry/BC. It establishes the norms of interaction between the members of the Vestry/BC and its work as a leadership and governing body of the congregation….
Vestry/BC Declaration
This is a document that may be used after the election of the new members of the Vestry or Bishop’s Committee as new members are commissioned to serve in their elected position. It is generally signed after the election and just before the commissioning as part of the commissioning. The Vestry/BC Declaration
Congregational Bylaws Sample Document
This is a sample document to assist congregations in reviewing and/or establishing bylaws. The congregation’s chancellor should be consulted as part of the process of amending or establishing bylaws. Congregational Bylaws Sample Document