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Background Check Questions
Things to consider if you plan on doing a background check on a potential employee.
Employment Laws Affecting Congregations
Employment Laws Affecting Congregations
DownloadEmployment Posters on Rights and Obligations
Certain federal laws require that places of employment display posters explaining employee and employer rights and obligations.
Employment Posters on Rights and Obligations
DownloadIndependent Contractor vs Employee
Independent Contractor vs Employee
DownloadInformation on Hiring Employees
Preventing Workplace Discrimination
Preventing Workplace Discrimination
DownloadReference Check Form
A sample reference request form for volunteers and employees who will work with children.
Security Procedures in the Workplace
Security Procedures in the Workplace
DownloadVolunteer Application Form
A sample volunteer application for volunteers who will be working with children and youth.
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Financial Best Practices for Congregations
Financial Best Practices for Congregations
DownloadAccepting Restricted Gifts
Treasurers, financial secretaries and stewardship committees can provide valuable assistance when congregations consider soliciting or accepting funds in support of specific projects or programs.
Business Ethics Information
Confidentiality Information
Financial Records Management
As you set about preserving information for future reference, plan for the entire life cycle of the records you are creating.
Fraud Issues
Ways to protect congregations from fraud.
Good Samaritan Fund and Helping Hands Fund
Many congregations seek to provide funds to help needy persons in the congregation or community. Adopting a Helping Hands/Good Samaritan Policy may be the best approach when deciding how to provide assistance.
Good Samaritan Fund and Helping Hands Fund
DownloadIssues Related to Cellular Towers
Issues Related to Cellular Towers
DownloadLegal Separate Incorporation
Organizations that share the same building as a congregation may consider separate incorporation and this document explains the issues involved.
Sample Congregation Ethics Policy
A sample business ethics policy for congregations.
Sample Congregation Ethics Policy
DownloadSample Congregation Ethics Policy
A sample business ethics policy for congregations.
Sample Congregation Ethics Policy
DownloadSample Synod Ethics Policy
A sample business ethics policy for synods.
Sample Synod Ethics Policy
A sample business ethics policy for synods.
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Computers and Internet
A sample computer and internet policy for congregations.
Copyright Issues
Information about the use of copyrighted material in congregations.
Copyright Issues
An article from The Lutheran Magazine about copyright laws and the church.
Legal Checklist for Congregations
Legal Checklist for Congregations
DownloadSteps for Mergers and Consolidation for Congregations
Steps for Mergers and Consolidation for Congregations
DownloadParliamentary Procedure
A chart was prepared to explain how motions work so a congregation or synod meeting will be properly run.
Synod Business Ethics
An explaination about business ethics in a synodical setting.
Vehicles Use
Problems that can occur when transporting a group of people, and how you can help avoid them.
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Building Use Agreement
A sample policy for congregations on the use of church property by other individuals and organizations.
Building Use Agreement
A sample policy for congregations on the use of church property by other individuals and organizations.
Buildings and Property Information
Buildings and Property Information
DownloadSample Cellular Tower Lease
A sample cellular tower lease agreement for congregations.
Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Plan Voting Information
Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Plan Voting Information
DownloadBoy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Informational Document
This document is for general information purposes only. It is not, nor is it intended to, constitute legal advice.
Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Informational Document
DownloadBoy Scouts of America Info for Congregations
This document is for general information purposes only. It is not, nor is it intended to, constitute legal advice.
Boy Scouts of America Info for Congregations
DownloadClergy Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Resources
Clergy Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Resources
DownloadCongregations Healing After Clergy Sexual Abuse
Congregations Healing After Clergy Sexual Abuse
DownloadGuidance for Recording and Live Streaming
Guidance for Recording and Live Streaming
DownloadResponding to Sexual Abuse in the Church
Responding to Sexual Abuse in the Church
DownloadPreventing Sexual Misconduct in Congregations
Preventing Sexual Misconduct in Congregations
DownloadResponding to Sex Offender in a Congregation
Responding to Sex Offender in a Congregation
DownloadPreventing Clergy Sexual Abuse Not in My Pew Article
Preventing Clergy Sexual Abuse Not in My Pew Article
DownloadSample Misconduct Preventions Policy
A sample sexual misconduct policy for congregations.
Sample Misconduct Preventions Policy
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Employment Identification Number and Tax Identification Number
Employment Identification Number and Tax Identification Number
DownloadGroup Exemption Authorization Form for Congregations
Group Exemption Authorization Form for Congregations
DownloadGroup Exemption Authorization Form for Affiliated Organizations
Group Exemption Authorization Form for Affiliated Organizations
DownloadGroup Exemption Authorization Form for Congregation Related Organizations
Group Exemption Authorization Form for Congregation Related Organizations
DownloadGroup Exemption Authorization Form for Synod Related Organizations
Group Exemption Authorization Form for Synod Related Organizations
DownloadGroup Exemption Authorization Form for CUDs and SAWCs
Group Exemption Authorization Form for CUDs and SAWCs
DownloadGroup Exemption Authorization Form for Parishes
Group Exemption Authorization Form for Parishes
DownloadEndorsing Third Party Products
Parking Tax Explanation
Most (But Not All) Churches Can Avoid New Non-Profit Employee Parking Tax.
Political Activity and Tax Status
Political Activity and Tax Status
DownloadTax Information for Congregations
Tax Information for Congregations
DownloadTax Information for Donors and Clergy
Tax Information for Donors and Clergy
DownloadTax Status
Answers to questions about tax status and exemptions for congregations.
Taxation on Rental Property
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