You may have come to this page looking for samples of policies. That follows below but before beginning the process of making policies, take time to grasp how biblical mandates and principles should affect this leadership task. Let policies be guided by the Word, not mere human reasoning.
Help Aligning Policy Making with God’s Intent
How the Basics of Life in Christ Relate to Policy Making:
- Policy Making Objectives
- Policy Making Parameters
- Policy Making & the Big Picture
- Policy Making & Freedom in Christ
- Policies with No Hidden Agendas
- Policies Reflecting Both Grace & Truth
The Need for God’s Power Even in Making & Enforcing Policies:
- Church Policies & the Next Generation
- Don’t Let Policies Take on a Life of Their Own
- Turning to God or to Church Policies?
- God’s Your Defender, Not Your Church Policies
- Policies Shaped by the Gospel
- Policies Reflecting the Gospel
- Policies Shaped by Grace
- Policy-Making Safeguarded by Grace
- Power to Maintain the Proper Focus in Policymaking
- Church Policies Done in the Name of the Lord Jesus
- Policies Reflecting the Resurrection
- Spiritual Gifts in Determining Policies
- Spiritual Gifts for Writing Policies
- Spiritual Gifts Suited for Implementing Policies
- Why Policies When We Have God’s Word?
Leader Qualities & Roles Affect How We Approach This Task:
- Leadership Qualities that Positively Affect Policy Making
- Biblical Leadership Roles Positively Affect Policy Making
- Shepherding and Policy Making
Help with Specific Policies, Including Some Samples
Below you’ll find additional information and samples of policies. This list doesn’t include every possible situation for which you might need a policy, and you may not need all these policies in your setting. Use the samples merely as guides, making sure they align with God’s intent and fit your particular church or ministry.
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General:
- Getting Beyond “Red Tape” in the Church
- What to Avoid When Writing Church Policies
- The Church Policy Manual Guidebook PDF by Lynn R. Buzzard
- Church Policies and Procedures: Common-Sense Guides for Administering Churches in a Complex World – Book by Chris Rappazini, Nelson Miller
Benevolence:
Boards / Meetings:
- Good Governance for Nonprofits: Developing Principles and Policies for an Effective Board – Book by Fredric L. Laughlin, Robert C. Andringa
- Parliamentary Guide for Church Leaders – Book by C. Barry McCart
- Why Your Church Needs A Board Policy Manual and What to Include
Children’s & Youth Ministry:
- Baby Dedication Policy Sample
- Background Check Policy Sample
- Child Safety: The Child Protection Policy Defined
- Child Safety: Planning and Creating a Child Protection Policy
- Child Safety: Writing and Implementing a Child Protection Policy
- Ten Guidelines That Enhance Your Child Protection Policy
- The Child Protection Policy
- The Child Safeguarding Policy Guide for Churches and Ministries – Book Basyle Tchividjian & Shira M. Berkovits
- Youth Camp Policy and Guidelines Sample
Communication:
- Email Policy and Procedure
- How to Develop an Effective Communication Policy for Important Updates
- Social Media Policy Sample
Computer/Internet/Technology:
Counseling:
Equipment:
Facilities / Building Use:
Finance:
- Budgeting Policy Sample
- Church Accounting Policy Manual Sample
- Church Bookkeeping Practices Policy Sample
- Church Credit Card Usage Policies & Forms
- Church Treasurer Practices Policy
- Contribution Policy Samples
- Finance Committee Practices Policy and Procedure
- General Accounting System Policy Sample
- Ministry Expenses Policy
- Church Reimbursement Policies
Misc:
- Conflict Resolution
- Funeral Policy
- Guest Speakers Payment Policy Sample
- Inclement Weather Policy Sample
- Ministry Programs
- Ministry/Program Coordination Policies
- Church Missions Policy Sample
- Ordination Policy and Procedure Sample
- Wedding Policy Sample
- Wedding Policy Handbook Sample Brochure
Personnel / Staff / Employment:
- Christian Code of Ethics Sample
- Church Executive Compensation Policy Sample
- Conflict of Interest Policies Samples
- Grievance Policy and Procedure Sample
- Progressive Discipline Policy Sample
- Sexual Harassment Policy Sample
- Travel Reimbursement Policy
Privacy Policies:
- Confidentiality Agreement & Policy
- Data Protection Policy
- GDPR Data Privacy Notice Samples
- Donor Privacy Policy Sample
- Photo and Video Policy Sample
Record Keeping:
Safety Policies:
- Background Check Policy Sample
- Safe Church Policy & Disclosure Form
- Safety Measures in the Church: Trust God or Take Precautions?
- Safety Measures in the Church?
- Surveillance Camera Policy Sample
- The Importance of Background Screening for Churches and Ministries
- The Child Safeguarding Policy Guide for Churches and Ministries – Book by Basyle Tchividjian & Shira M. Berkovits
Transportation / Vehicle Policies: