For Ministers
General Information
2007 Annual Reports
Each year, pastors (assigned and unassigned) are required to complete forms which tell about the church's ministry during the past year and their own ministry. The forms for 2007 were mailed in mid-January 2008. Those forms are also available as Microsoft Word forms, which ministers can then return to the Bishop's Office as email attachments, or print out and return by regular mail. The forms can all be downloaded here in a Zipit file.
Church and Clergy Finances
Much information about such things as clergy taxes, reimbursement policies, salary agreements, housing allowance, keeping the IRS happy, etc.
Agreement Between Churches and New Pastors
Also in the Personnel area, we have what we call an "Agreement of Understanding," which every church should use when hiring new staff (whether it's the senior pastor or associate pastors). View it online and read introductory material about it. Download it as a fillable form.
Parish and Minister's Profile Forms
Use the Parish Profile form to describe all aspects of your church. It's especially helpful to give to prospective pastors. The Minister's Profile Form gives a thorough picture of a minister, and is normally required of persons applying for a position in the United Brethren church. Download the forms.
Lay Ministers' Reading List
A lengthy list of books for lay ministers. They must read a certain number each year. Download it in MS Word format.
Other
- "When Shepherds Suffer," some thoughts from Ray A. Seilhamer
- In July 1999, a 48-page manual was published for local church Personnel Relations Commissions. Our organizational structure has changed sigificantly since then, but the principles still apply. It can be downloaded here in PDF format.
Church Finances
This manual contains lots of information about ministers' finances--taxes, housing, salary agreements, and more. Download now in PDF format.
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