District Church Leadership Training Events

Throughout the year, the District hosts sessions for leaders to learn more about how different committees and positions function well. You can find the compiled resources here, based on committee and position!

Resources for Finance Committee

Financial Policy Template

Here is an example of a Church Financial Policy you may use.

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Local Church Audit Guide

This is a comprehensive guide for conducting a Local Church Audit.

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Sample Expense Voucher

Use this to model an expense voucher for your context.

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W2 Sample and Instructions

This document models a W2 for clergy and provides a step-by-step guide for completion.

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Audit Procedures

This document instructs finance personnel how to conduct an audit in their Church.

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Internal Control Checklist

This document provides a checklist for finance personnel are operating with best practices, as defined by the UMC.

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Slides from Presentation

This PDF document contains the slides to a presentation offered by the district on how the Finance Committee operates in a local Church.

Resources for Board of Trustees/Trustees Committee

Slides from Presentation

This PDF document contains the slides to a presentation offered by the district on how the Trustees Committee/Board of Trustees should operate.

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Resources for Persons Holding the Office of Lay Leader

Slides from Presentation

This PDF document contains the slides to a presentation offered by the district on how to navigate the office of Lay Leader.

Resources for Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee

Slides from Presentation

This PDF document contains the slides to a presentation offered by the district on how the Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee operates in a local Church.

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SPRC Workbook

This PDF document is a compilation of helpful resources and facts regarding the scope and function of the Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee.

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Effective vs. Ineffective SPRC Practices

This document shows the best practices of a healthy SPRC and names harmful behaviors of unhealthy SPRCs.

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Expectations of Pastoral Leadership

This guide helps SPRC members understand healthy expectations from clergy.

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SPRC Duties

This document stipulates the duties of the Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee.

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Moving Guidelines

This document helps members of SPRC navigate a transition in pastoral leadership.

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Salary Procedures Flow Chart

This flow chart helps SPRC understand how the salary-setting process works.

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