Some Useful Resources for Congregational Ministry

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The Rules of Debate and Order  Click here to download a copy 
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Board of Trustees Handbook

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Employment Guidelines for lay Employees in pastoral charges

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Employment Standards (Government of Alberta)

www.gov.ab.ca/hre/employmentstandards

Faithful Footsteps: Screening Resource

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Financial Handbook for Congregations

More information   Download 2006 Handbook [2.86 MB]
Download 2007 Supplement [132 KB]

Handbook for Ministry and Personnel Committees

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Minimum Salary and Allowance Schedules More information
Congregation Organization Handbook More information    Download PDF [358 KB]

Interim Ministry Handbook

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Sexual Abuse Policy

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The Manual

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Working Alone – A guide for Employees and Employers

http://employment.alberta.ca/cps/rde/xchg/hre/hs.xsl/355.html

Church Property Matters In Congregations: A Handbook Available in hardcopy from Presbytery or Conference Office
Procedures Regarding Amalgamations, Closure, and Property Transactions of Congregations in the United Church Of Cananda Available in hardcopy from Presbytery or Conference Office

(Links last validated July 17, 2007)