Congregation Council Resources

Pulpit Supply List – updated February 2023
2022 Model Constitution for Congregations
2022 Amendments to the Model Constitution for Congregations
2021 Synod Constitution
Dwelling In The Word (PowerPoint)
2023 Compensation Guidelines, Salary Grid & Worksheet
Sample Pastor’s Report
Faithful Innovations – Learning Communities of Jesus
Time and Talents Inventory
LEAD Toolbox (in pdf format)
Synod Map (in pdf format) 
Handling Cash Funds (in pdf format) 
The Audit Committee (in pdf format) 
Sexual Misconduct Prevention Brochure (in pdf format) 

Resource Library for Congregational Leaders

Quarterly Workshop for Leaders:  Copyright Do’s and Don’ts for Congregations (February 9, 2023)
>click here to view presentation on YouTube
>click here to view presentation outline

Quarterly Workshop for Leaders:  Congregation Finances (September 8, 2022)
>click here to view invitation

Quarterly Workshop for Leaders:  Why Have Congregation Policies (June 9, 2022)
>click here to view presentation on YouTube

Quarterly Workshop for Leaders:  The Value of a Vibrant Mutual Ministry (February 24, 2022)
>click here to view presentation on YouTube

Quarterly Workshop for Leaders:  Our Corner of the Church (July 22, 2021)
> click here to view on YouTube
> click here to view PowerPoint
(in ppt please click “Slideshow” and “Play From Beginning” to play with audio)

Quarterly Workshop for Leaders:  Leading a Council Meeting
> click here to view on YouTube
> click here to view PowerPoint
(in ppt please click “Slideshow” and “Play From Beginning” to play with audio)

Ministry Resources

20 Questions for Those in the Midst of Divorce
10 Questions to Improve Our Congregation’s Outreach Ministry
Step-by-Step Approach for a Worship Visitor Follow-Up Call
Summer Bible Reading Program
Keeping in Touch on Special Days
10 Steps for Effective Ministry
The 5 I’s of Ministry