Resources

Welcome to the Keystone Conference’s Resources library. Resources are listed below with those most recently added to the site at the top. If you’re looking for a specific type of resource, select a category in the box on the right side to browse those resources (Authorized Minister Resources, Church Resources, Conference Resources, Disaster Response/Volunteer Resources, Members in Discernment Resources, Retiree Resources, Search and Call Resources, or Stewardship/Financial Resources). Or, if you are looking for a specific resource, use the “Search Resources” bar at the top right.

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 […]

Housing Allowance

With respect to housing allowance, churches MUST annually adopt resolutions authorizing the housing allowance in advance of the next tax year. Pastors should absolutely be sure that the designation of a housing allowance be on […]

Special Mission Offerings

In addition to OCWM, there are four Special Mission Offerings in the United Church of Christ. The offerings are One Great Hour of Sharing, Strengthen the Church, Neighbors in Need, and The Christmas Fund. By […]

UCC Stewardship Resources

Use this resource from the United Church of Christ to find more than 30 stewardship resources and tips covering important topics like planned giving, stewardship-focused sermons, grants and much more. Click here.

Financial Procedures

These resources from the United Church of Christ include Best Practices for Handling Church Offerings, Audit Committee Handbook, and Tools for Effective Local Church Management. Visit www.ucc.org/finance_financial-procedures.

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