Church administration resources
Sabbaticals – For a sample local church pastoral sabbatical policy, see the attached recommended policy from Converge MidAtlantic. Click link for Sabbatical Policy
Salary surveys – For help with research related to recommended pastoral salary and benefit packages, we recommend the resources from the National Association of Church Business Administrators at: www.nacba.net
Annual pastoral review guidelines – Sample pastoral review guidelines are available from Converge MidAtlantic. www.buildingchurchleaders.com
Personality consultations - For specific resources, contact Gary Schroeder at: Gary@convergemidatlantic.com
Retirement Plan – Converge Worldwide offers an excellent retirement plan for full time pastors and church staff members. For more info contact: www.convergeworldwide.org
Licensing and Ordination – attach pdf of CMA licensing and ordination manual
Tax and Legal – For all tax and legal items, Converge MidAtlantic recommends contact church law today at: – www.churchlawtoday.com
Moral failure policies – See the attached local church moral failure policy doc.
Personnel policies – For guidance with personnel matters, and a sample personnel handbook, view the attached “Sample personnel handbook” or contact Gary Schroeder at: Gary@convergemidatlantic.com
Church Mobilization resources
Fire and Reign
This ten week comprehensive small group, DVD driven, renewal emphasis can help an entire congregation answer the question, “Are we a Jerusalem Church” Converge Worldwide President, Jerry Sheveland leads through Bible study and assessment to clarify issues a church may be facing.
Salt & Light
Similar to the Fire & Reign, in this material President Sheveland helps a church determine whether it is ready to be an Antioch Church, sending witnesses into the world for evangelism and service.