New overtime pay rules, effective January 2020, mean changes for your church payroll. These FAQs will provide you answers for what those changes look like. The entire document is available below: FAQ’s for Overtime-Rule-Changes-for-Employees-of-Churches 2019 Overtime Rules (1603795x7ACE3)
This prayer, written by David Helms, pastor at FBC Southern Pines, can be used in a child’s baptismal worship service as a blessing for the child and the parents. Document: Child’s Baptism Prayer
This 6-part study of 1 Timothy, written by Rev. Felicia Fox, takes youth through the entire book. They will address topics such as women in ministry, qualities of church leaders, and how to live as an example of a Godly life. Document: 1 Timothy Lessons
In this article from The Gathering magazine, Larry Hovis reflects on the meaning and importance of ordination in the Baptist tradition. Document: To the Work of the Gospel Ministry
An example of wedding policies from Zebulon Baptist Church in Zebulon, NC. You will find policies related to building use, music, catering, photography and associated costs. From Zebulon Baptist Church in Zebulon, NC Document: Zebulon Baptist Church Wedding Policies
This is a PowerPoint presentation of American Crime Prevention’s Church Crime Prevention. You will find common threats and risks congregations face along with tips to prevent these crimes from occurring. American Crime Prevention Institute‘s Church Crime Prevention PowerPoint Presentation presented by the Winston-Salem Police Department’s Community Resources Unit. This resource is particularly helpful for…
This bibliography, prepared by Rachel Hunt Hill, lists books that can be helpful for children who have experienced the death of a loved one. Document: Children’s Grief Resources
This bibliography, prepared by Rachel Hunt Hill, is helpful to those who are caring for and ministering to people who are sick, dying or mourning. These books are from a variety of categories – Christian/pastoral caregiving, secular, academic, and experiential. Document: Resources20for20Caregivers20bibliography20-20updated20CBF203-29-19.doc
This is a PowerPoint presentation from Forest Hills Baptist Church in Raleigh outlining their lay-led ministry with homebound members. You will also find supporting documents that further explain the ministry model. Document: Pdf of the PowerPoint: In Crowd Presentation Excel Spreadsheet: In Crowd Sample Document: A Guide for Visiting Members of the In Crowd
Presenter: Dr. Pam Durso, the Executive Director of Baptist Women in Ministry (BWIM). Dr. Durso co-chairs the BWIM-CBF Clergy Sexual Misconduct Task Force. This webinar, presented by Pam Durso, president of Central Baptist Theological Seminary, provides an understanding of what sexual harassment is and suggests actions churches might take to prevent sexual harassment within their…