Employees/Volunteers

Hiring and Caring for Employees and Volunteers in Congregations

Churches are commonly only thought of as places of worship, but it is important to remember that they are also employers with many volunteers.  These are some of the employment laws and workplace issues that a church can face. 

Hiring and Terminations

• Things to consider when hiring new employees
• Screening and hiring employees
• Sample employment application
• Sample background check questions
• Sample employee reference check form
• Sample volunteer application
• Handling terminations

Other Employment Issues

• Employment laws affecting congregations
• Does my congregation need to put up posters explaining certain laws to the staff?
• How to prevent crime and violence at my congregation
• Prevent discrimination in the workplace

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