View the accountable reimbursement forms, a disaster response plan sample, facility use agreement samples, child protection and sexual ethics information.
This United Methodist computer policy was created to ensure the appropriate use of computer resources, monitor the productivity of users, assist in preventing harm to the interests of churches and their employees/volunteers and to prevent the violation of various state and federal laws.
The following sample form is another loss-prevention tool. This is an agreement whereby volunteers release the church from liability due to volunteer accidents. This does not release the church from liability for negligence or willful injury to a volunteer. Your church is free to use, or not use, this form.
If your local church is experiencing a media crisis, please contact your District Superintendent to activate the conference crisis team. For reference, a fill-in-the-blank crisis plan is offered for church use to establish their own crisis plans.
The following sample forms deal with release of liability when children or adults participate in church-related physical activities. Covered activities could include fitness classes.
Churches are free to make editorial changes to the Word document or to customize the language for their church and circumstances.
Important information regarding the use of inflatables at church events has been provided by Schifman Remley & Associates.
The Office of Clergy Excellence provides this guide for clergy and congregational leaders to identify the best practices and Book-of-Discipline-compliant policies related to various types of clergy leave (for example: vacation, sick leave, Renewal Leave, and Parental Leave). You can also download the following: