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Church Personnel Policies & Guidelines (Summary)
General Policies
These policies apply to all paid staff and may be amended with Church approval. The Personnel and Finance Committees recommend compensation and benefits.
Employees are expected to model Christian faithfulness, support church ministries, and maintain professional conduct. The Church complies with employment laws, requires background checks (with annual checks for those working with children), and prohibits discrimination.
The workplace is drug-, alcohol-, and tobacco-free. Harassment, misconduct, or inappropriate use of church property or technology may result in discipline or termination.
Organization
Pastoral Staff: Senior Pastor, Associate/Assistant Pastor(s)
Support Staff: Administrative/Financial Secretary, Custodian, other approved roles
Compensation & Benefits
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Compensation and insurance benefits are recommended by committee and approved by the Church.
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Annual performance evaluations are conducted.
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Vacation: 1 week after 6 months; 2 weeks after 1 year; 3 weeks after 5 years; 4 weeks after 10 years.
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Sick Leave: 1 day per month (up to 60 days); limited family use allowed.
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Family & Medical Leave: Up to 12 weeks unpaid, per law.
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Maternity/Paternity Leave: Provided consistent with policy; 1 week paid paternity leave for full-time male employees.
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Bereavement Leave: 3–5 days for immediate family.
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Holidays: Major federal holidays plus Good Friday, Thanksgiving (2 days), Christmas (2 days), and one Personal Day.
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Pastoral Provisions: Conference time annually; sabbatical eligibility after 7 years.
Work Schedule
Pastoral staff work flexible schedules averaging 40 hours weekly. Support staff maintain regular office hours. Overtime is compensated according to law.
Separation
Two weeks’ written notice is required for resignation. Employees may be dismissed for poor performance or misconduct. Church property must be returned upon separation. A dismissed employee may request review by a Hearing Panel; its decision is final.
