Resources for the Congregation

 "So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another" (Romans 14:19).

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Model procedures and model forms are provided for education and illustration purposes only. No guarantee is provided that the materials satisfy local legal requirements. Users understand and agree that the author is not a lawyer and is not engaged in rendering legal or other professional service to any person, church, congregation, assembly organization or entity.Whenever an explanation or interpretation of the law or advice on legal alternatives is required, including the suitability of these materials, the services of a competent legal professional should be sought. Therefore, the user understands and agrees that Blaine Robison shall not be held liable for any damages that might result from the use of this information. See the article Considerations in Hiring an Attorney listed below. For specific legal advice, which will be needed, please see attorney referrals at www.christianlawyer.org.

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Children & Youth Ministry Activity Planning Guide (for trips) (PDF) Bus Ministry Guidelines Children/Youth Ministry Application (PDF) Guidelines for Children & Youth Workers (PDF) Handling Suspected Child Abuse (PDF) Management of Minors (PDF) Model Child Management and Protection Policy (PDF) Conflict/Risk Management Health Checkup for Congregations Minimizing Liability to the Congregation Model Financial Management Policy Sample Lawsuits Against Churches Congregational Peacemaking Biblical Justice. The values, principles of due process and standards for just decisions revealed in Scripture. A must read for peacemakers. Model Congregational Peacemaking Procedures (PDF) Opening Remarks for Peacemaking Forums Peacemaking Meeting Ground Rules Peacemaking Readiness Guide (PDF) Congregational Discipline Discipline in the Congregation. The biblical basis for conducting discipline and practical guidelines. Model Discipline Procedures for Congregations (PDF) Model Forms for Congregational Discipline

Congregational Safety-Security Carl Chinn, Deadly Force Incidents (DFI's) at Faith-Based Organizations in the United States, 1/1/1999 through 12/31/2017. DHS, Active Shooter: How to Respond, October 2008. FEMA, Guide for Developing High Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Houses of Worship, June 2013. Plan Ahead for Disasters. Ready.gov. Office of the Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security. Anti-Defamation League, 18 Best Practices for Jewish Institutional Security. Protecting Your Jewish Institution: Security Strategies for Today's Dangerous World. Anti-Defamation League, 2005. Kevin Robertson, Church Security: Providing a Safe Worship Environment. Pastors.com, 2014. Model Security Ministry Policy (PDF) Model Security Ministry Guidelines (PDF) Model Security Ministry Application (PDF) Pastoral Care Biblical Baptism Ceremony Guidelines for Pastoral Counseling (PDF) Model Pastoral Care Agreement (PDF) Suggestions for Hospital Visits Marriage, Human Sexuality and Wedding Policy Legal Advisory Considerations in Hiring an Attorney (PDF) Considering a Lawsuit? Questions to Ask. (PDF) I Want to Settle a Dispute: What Do I Do? I Was Sold Defective Goods ~ What Do I Do? (PDF) Index of Legal Issues in the Bible Preparing a Christian Will