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.

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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Ministerial Profile Portal

The UCC has long recognized the need to improve the process of Search and Call. This need prompted the Ministerial Excellence, Support & Authorization (MESA) Ministry Team to work with ministers across the denomination, including […]
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UCC Insurance Board Health and Dental Rates

The United Church of Christ Medical and Dental Benefits Plan assists thousands of clergy and lay employees, and their eligible dependents, in meeting ever-increasing health care costs. For more information, visit www.pbucc.org. The Pension Board […]
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Compensation Guidelines

2026 Keystone Conference Compensation Guidelines Dear Friends, Among the many actions of the second meeting of the Keystone Board, Keystone Clergy Compensation Guidelines were approved. An enormous amount of work was required to merge the […]
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Safe Church and Child Abuse Clearances Resources

In 2014, the Pennsylvania Legislature passed House Bill No. 435 to make changes in PA law pertaining to child abuse. These changes require employers to conduct background checks for any “reporters” (which includes paid professionals […]
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