It is important to have a sense of direction as the local church gets connected to God’s work around the world. We hope this resource guide will assist your mission committee to assess where you are and where you hope to go in global ministries. Continue Reading »
Administration | Management
Mission Committee Visioning Workbook
Resources for Volunteering
Below is a bibliography of resources which was prepared for distribution at the 2002 Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church. At that meeting a resolution was passed by the delegates with an intent to strengthen our volunteer ministries, both within and outside of the church. Continue Reading »
Congregational Membership Documentation
As your congregation prepares for membership in the Evangelical Covenant Church denomination, these documents (from the Church Membership Packet) will be of use.
World Mission Planning Manuals
These planning tools have been developed to help your church increase awareness of and encourage participation in Covenant World Mission’s partnerships around the world.
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Servant Leadership
Servant Leadership is a two volume set designed to elicit discussion and give direction to Covenant polity and what it means to be servant leaders.
Job Descriptions for Church Leaders
When recruiting volunteers to assist in the leadership of the church, a written job description helps them understand the responsibility as well as the support and resources that accompany that responsibility. Job Descriptions for Church Leaders provides over thirty sample job descriptions for board, team and committee positions that many churches use. These descriptions provide a starting point for churches with no written job descriptions or a resource for evaluating and improving the existing job descriptions your church may have. Continue Reading »
Church Family and Medical Leave Policy and Practice
This document describes the Covenant Ministerium’s recommendations for Church Family and Medical Leave Policy and Practice.
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Board of Nomination Forms
The Board of Nominations invites recommendations for potential candidates for an administrative board (including your own name/resume). By sending in recommendations the quality of leadership for the denomination is enhanced. Continue Reading »
Pastoral Search Committee Material
This sample packet assists congregations in the process of conducting a pastoral search.
Church Profile Form
This form is to be used by churches when seeking a new pastor and will provide the necessities to develop a description of your church.
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