Pastor Resources
2022 General Conference Adopted Memorial Summary
Extended Call Review Guiding Principles and Process – 2022
Below are pdfs of the review materials. The online form will be provided to the pastor and LBA for completion. Please use the documents below for information purposes only.
Pastoral Review 2024-25
LBA Self Study 2024-25
Pastoral Self-Study 2024-25
The Discipline 2022
Clergy Care
New York
Pastors’ Resources
Background Checks
If your church has not signed up for “Protect My Ministry”, we encourage you to do so. It is a great service that performs background checks.
Liability Insurance Requirement
Missing Info
Instructions for Sale of Property
Thinking of buying or selling land or property? Here’s what you need to know before you proceed. In addition to what The Discipline states, by law, the NY Attorney General will be involved in all transactions. Sale of Property needs to include the Attorney General.
Sale or Purchase of Property or Building document from The Discipline
NY Religious Corporations: Sales and other Disposition of Assets document
Tax & Money Church Reporting & Minister’s Taxes
2023
Minister’s Tax & Financial Guide
Church & Nonprofit Tax & Financial Guide
If you are looking for guidelines for raises, we recommend the Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA) set by the Social Security Administration.
If your payroll or quarterly taxes feel overwhelming or you just struggle with keeping up with the government and IRS regulations, we recommend Ministry Works Payroll Services through Brotherhood Mutual.
Other Helpful Links
Understanding Pastoral Liability
IRS Charitable Giving Requirements
Penn York Church Financial Assistance Grant Application
ECFA Governing Board Minutes Sample
Standing Rules
Scholarship Form
Pennsylvania
Pastors’ Resources
Tax & Money Church Reporting & Minister’s Taxes
Thinking of buying or selling land or property? Here’s what you need to know before you proceed.
Instructions for Sale of Property from The Discipline
Scholarship Form
Standing Rules
Upon the completion of Local Church Conference, each incorporated church needs to report its newly elected LBA members (principal officers) as per PA State filing requirements.
If you are looking for guidelines for raises, we recommend the Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA) set by the Social Security Administration.
If your payroll or quarterly taxes feel overwhelming or you just struggle with keeping up with the government and IRS regulations, we recommend Ministry Works Payroll Services through Brotherhood Mutual.
