1. Compensation Policies for Ministers and Paid Staff [ Concerning Elders ] The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. 1 Timothy 5:16-18 1 Timothy 5:16-18

2. What Makes a Good Policy? Purpose Scope Management Roles Responsibility Accountability www.yourchurchmatters.com

3. General Policies Biblical qualifications for employment Attendance and punctuality Communication Computer Network Acceptable Use Policy Confidentiality Involuntary termination from service Pastoral accountability Personal appearance

4. General Policies Resignation Sexual Purity Volunteering at church events Work/Life Balance Church membership

5. Work Conditions and Hours Background check Handling property and resources Emergency closings and procedures Equal Employment Opportunity Job description Flexible work hours Lunch and break times Morning prayer and chapel

6. Work Conditions and Hours Office Hours, Work Schedules & Locations Parking Performance evaluations Personal safety Staff meetings

7. Compensation Income Direct deposit Merit raises Overtime Pay periods Reimbursements Time sheets

8. Staff Benefits Full time employees Part time employees Medical and dental Long term care Life insurance Retirement contributions Accountable reimbursement accounts Sick days

9. Staff Benefits Staff wedding policy Temporary light duty Vacations Workman’s compensation Unemployment compensation

10. Ministerial Staff Benefits Housing allowance Ministry expense accounts Prayer and planning days Sabbatical

11. Leaves of Absence Bereavement Leave Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Jury duty Military leave Parental leave School conference Voting leave

12. Nothing is particularly hard if you break it into small jobs. Henry Ford

13. 13 (559) 256-0858 direct line (559) 287-7840 cell phone rwiltrout@csbc.com Rod Wiltrout Church Finance Specialist www.csbc.com/financialmatters