Clergy Resources

Guidelines and Norms

2024 Clergy & Lay Employees Comp. & Benefits Handbook

Background Checks

• Baptism Guidelines
• Bishop’s Visitation Guidelines
• 2023-2024 Bishop’s Visitation Schedule
• Discretionary Funds
• Parochial Reports

Compensation

• 2024 Compensation and Benefits Handbook
• 2024 Federal Reporting Requirements
• Tax Guide for Clergy

Housing Allowance Worksheets

• Own: PDF
• Parsonage: PDF
• Rental: PDF

Clergy Continuing Formation

• Why Continuing Formation?
• Grant Application: Fillable PDF
• Sabbatical Guidelines

Deacons

• Resolution 2024-01: In Support of Deacons

Lay Minister Licenses

• Guidelines for Lay Ministers and Lectors
• Catechist License Application
• Eucharistic Minister Application
• Eucharistic Visitor Application
• Pastoral Leader Application
• Worship Leader Application
• Preacher Application

Transitions

Please visit the Transitions page

For Lay positions, please visit the Lay Positions page.

For an up-to-date Supply Clergy list, please contact Evelyn King.

Marriage Guidelines

• Guidelines for Divorced Persons
• Marriage Solemnized Form
• Declaration of Intentions
• Guidelines and Resources for Same-Sex Marriages

Ordination Information

• Ordination for Military Chaplains
• Priesthood: Steps Toward Ordination
• Diaconate: Steps Toward Ordination

Safe Church, Safe Communities

• Policies for Safe Church, Safe Communities

Health & Wellness Benefits