Regardless of the structure, there should be clear policies and procedures in place for how the church decides on its leadership. Areas to address may include:. There should also be a clear path for congregation members to report any issues they have with a staff member or volunteer, such as sexual harassment. Any allegations should be taken seriously and reported to the appropriate authorities, and your policies should reflect that process.
Staff members or volunteers who are interacting with children or youth should be carefully screened and trained in child abuse prevention. Finances can be a contentious point for any congregation, so there should be clear procedures in place for how funds can be spent , when funds can be spent and who can authorize spending. Many congregations have a designated treasurer to handle accounting and reporting.
If the congregation has a benevolent fund a fund to help those in need , there should be a clear church policy for benevolence as well. Many churches rent out their facilities to community groups, to individuals for weddings and for other purposes.
A church policy for facility use should address issues such as:. For example, do groups need to leave things as they found them? Do they need to take out the trash and recycling? Melinda Hill Sineriz is a freelance writer with over a decade of experience.
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