The United Church of Christ Medical and Dental Benefits Plan assists thousands of clergy and lay employees, and their eligible dependents, in meeting ever-increasing health care costs. For more information, […]
Compensation Guidelines
Each year, the Conference Personnel Committee reviews current market data (the Consumer Price Index, Current Inflation Rate, Inflation Rate Forecast, SSI benefit adjustments, increased cost for medical benefits) to determine […]
Special Mission Offerings
In addition to OCWM (link), there are four Special Mission Offerings in the United Church of Christ. The offerings are One Great Hour of Sharing, Strengthen the Church, Neighbors in […]
UCC Stewardship Resources
Use this resource from the United Church of Christ to find more than 30 stewardship resources and tips covering important topics like planned giving, stewardship-focused sermons, grants and much more. […]
Accounting Software Guide
This guide includes software reviews and comparisons for several church software programs including Shelby Systems and QuickBooks for Non Profit and information about accounting software training. Click here.
Church Management
These resources from the United Church of Christ Insurance Board include What Churches Should Know Abou Immigration Law, Employee Handbook Teamplate, and Creating Safer Places for Ministry. Visit https://www.insuranceboard.org/safety-resources/church-management/.
Financial Procedures
These resources from the United Church of Christ include Best Practices for Handling Church Offerings, Audit Committee Handbook, and Tools for Effective Local Church Management. Visit www.ucc.org/finance_financial-procedures.
Core Commitments to Employees
Below is a list of core commitments that a congregation should make when employing lay persons and/or clergy. These three basic commitments (provided by the UCC Parish Life and Leadership […]
Terminating Employment
All employees of the church are employees-at-will, and either the employee or the church can terminate the employment relationship at any given time, for any reason NOT prohibited by law. […]
Housing Allowance
With respect to housing allowance, churches MUST annually adopt resolutions authorizing the housing allowance in advance of the next tax year. Pastors should absolutely be sure that the designation of […]
