Bylaws & Governance
A church’s constitution, bylaws and policies are not static documents containing rules and limits. When well-used, they create a framework for healthy and productive relationships in the body of Christ.
- Sample Church Constitution & Bylaws
- Sample Dissolution Statements
- Sample Church Covenant
- Counting Committee Job Description Sample
- Committee Rotating Off Letter
- Nominating Committee
- Properties Committee Description
- COVID 19 Meetings and Church Meetings
Security & Risk Management
Risk is a part of everyday life—you can’t hide from it or avoid it completely. But churches can minimize risk with adequate insurance, policies and practices.
- Video: Church Security Basics: Preparing for the Unexpected
- Developing an Emergency Operations Plan
- Sample Church Emergency Operation Plan
- Guns in Pews? Churches Choose
- Volunteer Private Security for Houses of Worship
- Safety & Security Resources for Your Church
- Preschool Teaching Policies
- Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
Finances
Believers are responsible for investing earthly treasures in eternal pursuits. Texas Baptists store up treasures in heaven by handling money with wisdom and integrity.
- ChurchExcel - Resources from the ECFA
- Sample Financial Procedures
- Church Budget Template
- Church Budget Template - Spanish
- Church Vital Signs Log (2016-17)
- Financial Policies & Procedures
- Staff Ministry Expense Template
- Building Funding
- Minister's Housing Allowance: A Quick Guide and Reference
- Church Matching Benefit Protection Program
- Church Budgeting Basics Videos
Personnel
Churches provide guidance and direction through personnel policies, job descriptions, and other resources, which support employees and volunteers living out their calling to serve God and others.
- Ministerial Ethics Document
- Personnel Policy Sample
- Staff Member Expense Template
- Ministerial Exception
- Separation Agreement
- Preschool Teaching Policies
- Email Computer Policy Sample
- Sample Church & Social Media Policy
Benefits
Church Salary Reports
- MinistryPay.com
- Lifeway/Guidestone SBC Compensation Study
- Leadership Network Large Church Salary Report
Church Staff Job Resources
Job Descriptions
- Administrative Assistant
- Associate Pastor - Church Business Administrator
- Bivocational Pastor
- Church Administrator
- Communications Admin Assistant
- Communications Minister
- Director of Music Ministry
- Director of Music and Arts
- Event Coordinator
- Executive Pastor
- Facilities Director
- Finance Department Assistant
- Minister of Children / Preschool
- Minister of Education Administration
- Minister of Education
- Minister of Evangelism
- Minister of Music
- Minister of Senior Adults
- Minister of Singles
- Minister to Adults
- Pastor
- Pastoral Ministry Assistant
- Student Minister
- Wedding Coordinator
Volunteers
Every believer is a minister, so enlisting, screening and equipping volunteers are at the heart of a church’s work. Wise church leaders invest heavily in developing members for service.
- Effective Committee Work
- Preschool Teaching Policies
- Nominating Committee
- Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
Properties
The buildings, furnishings, vehicles and other physical properties of a church are tools for ministry. Good stewardship of these resources is a reflection of our commitment to Christ and to serving our Texas communities.
- Church Properties Policies Sample
- Properties Committee Sample 1
- Properties Committee Sample 2
- Wedding Packet for Members Sample
- Building Funding
Legal Issues
Many ministry concerns have legal implications. These include the safety and security of children, incorporation, hiring employees, maximizing religious liberties, tax status and others. Pastors, administrators and lay leaders will find helpful information here.
- Ministerial Exception
- Sample Dissolution Statements
- Separation Agreement
- Email Computer Policy Sample
- Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
Communications & Technology
It’s our calling to make disciples in the 21st century. Effective teaching, preaching and ministering require clear communication using effective tools.
- Selecting Church Management Systems
- Sample Church & Social Media Policy
- Email Computer Policy Sample
- COVID-19 Meetings and Church Meetings
- Online Engagement in a Post-Pandemic World
Strategic Planning
Forward-thinking churches trust the Spirit to guide them as they plan for the future. Use these tools to plan and carry out the work of Christ in your church’s sphere of influence.