Resources

Crisis Phone Numbers and Warm Lines

If you are suicidal, or otherwise in crisis, please seek help. Below are some phone numbers where you can find immediate support.  988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Available 24/7/365. Free and confidential. "Whether you're facing […]
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Interviewing Potential Church Staff

Churches, like any other employers, are not allowed to discriminate and this applies generally to both lay and ordained positions. During job application interviews, care must be exercised in asking questions. In 1994, the federal […]
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Employee Manuals

Each church should have written personnel policies that are FOLLOWED. However, no matter how you try, the best drafted policies will not cover every personnel issue that may arise. Therefore, these policies may be written […]
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Church Break-Ins

Here are some tips to add to your church’s safety plans and practices. DO NOT leave money in the church; always make deposits immediately following any kind of a service or event where money is […]
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Terminating Employment

All employees of the church are employees-at-will, and either the employee or the church can terminate the employment relationship at any given time, for any reason NOT prohibited by law. Authorized ministers’ service under a […]
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