Resources for Leaders
ABCs of Church Management (www.abcchurchmanagement.com) - A non-profit, Church of God affiliated organization that provides accurate, researched information regarding federal and state compliance issues for churches as well tax information for churches and clergy.
Board of Pensions of the Church of God (www.cogpension.org) - In addition to the Church of God Retirement Plan available to ministers and church staff, the Board has a number of valuable online resources available to churches, especially those related to compensation.
Sabbaticals - Churches are strongly encouraged to provide a regular sabbatical for their pastoral staff. Here are resources to assist in that process:
- Article explaining the rationale behind and process for establishing sabbaticals.
- Sample Sabbatical Policy form
- Recommended reading: Clergy Renewal: The Alban Guide to Sabbatical Planning.
- Sabbatical grant funding sources: Lilly Endowment, Louisville Institute