Question: How do you word a policy that allows or requires pastors to take their spouse or members of the congregation when they travel for church business?
Answer: I think you need a policy that has been created and officially approved and included in official church minutes. It should include (1) the requirement for accountability, (2) the effort to assist them in maintaining moral purity, (3) the requirement to not travel alone and (4) the churches responsibility to cover the additional required travel costs.
It can be as simple as...
In an effort to provide accountability for our pastors and to assist them in maintaining moral purity, a motion was made by John Smith, seconded by John doe and agreed by all to require that pastors when traveling away overnight on church business must travel with a Christian companion of the same gender, if their own spouse is not available. As this church policy will certainly lead to additional travel costs the church will also cover the additional costs of the traveling companion.
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.
Monday, September 15, 2008
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