Question: What topics do you recommend that we develop a policy to cover?
Answer: There are several. Here are a few areas we use:
1. Employment: Qualifications, Definitions & Evaluations, etc.
2. Work Schedule: Hours, Attendance & Absenteeism, as well as, Imclment Weather Policy, etc.
3. Compensation: Wage/Salary, Pay Periods, Deductions, Advances and/or Loans, etc.
4. Benefits: Eligibility, Retirement, Vacations, Holidays, Sick Leave, Leave of Absence, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Short-term Disability, Workman's Comp (Doesn't Apply to Churches), FMLA, Social Security, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Etc.
5. Employee Termination: Resignation, Discharge, Severance, Unused Vacation, etc.
6. Office Practices: Dress & Appearance Standards, Confidentiality, Misunderstandings & Greivances, Discipline, Public Relations, Children of Employees,Church Attendance, Tithing of Employees, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Harassment, Expenditures, Staff Meeting,Fires, Threats, etc.
Blog Author
- C. Paul Glenn
- is the Executive Director of Finance & Operations at Grace Covenant Church in Cornelius, NC. He is also Chairman of Harvests of Hope Int'l. He has an accounting degree from Oral Roberts University and has been married to Susan since 1989. They have two children. Prior to ministry Paul packed a wealth of experience into his career path which includes positions as a public accountant, a financial analyst, a controller and CFO, as well as a management consultant. His pastor’s heart guides a passion to oversee the business aspects of ministry to (1) see the lost find Christ and (2) to allow other pastors and leaders to more freely shepherd their congregations. He regularly consults churches regarding his unique insights on church construction and is also coaching and mentoring over 120 churches in aspects of administration. Working with a team to found Harvests of Hope Int'l he now has the privilege as its Chairman to bring hope to families affected by HIV/Aids throughout Africa.
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