Resources for Ministers

As an OKAG credentialed minister, you are a valuable member of the family, and we want to make you aware of the many resources available to you.

THIS POLICY MANUAL IS A SAMPLE TO HELP YOUR CHURCH DEVELOP ITS OWN PERSONAL POLICY MANUAL. IT CAN BE SIMPLER BUT IS AN EASIER DOCUMENT THAN BYLAW CHANGES FOR GUIDING IMPORTANT ISSUES IN YOUR CHURCH.
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THIS MANUAL IS ORGANIZED TO HELP PASTORS EASILY FIND HELP IN PASTORING AND FIND INFORMATION CONCERNING LEGAL AND PROPER PROCEDURES. THIS WILL HELP PROTECT YOU AND THE CHURCH YOU PASTOR.
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THIS CHURCH BYLAWS SAMPLE IS TO SIMPLIFY THE PROCESS FOR NEW OR ESTABLISHED CHURCHES THAT DO NOT HAVE A SET OF BYLAWS. ALL GENERAL COUNCIL CHURCHES MUST SEND THEIR BYLAWS OR CHANGES TO THE DISTRICT OFFICE FOR APPROVAL. ALL DISTRICT AFFILIATED CHURCHES MUST ABIDE BY AG DISTRICT BYLAWS.
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The document outlines a comprehensive guide for planning and developing a ministry, focusing on purpose, vision, values, target audience, strategies, team structure, leadership, communication, and evaluation.
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A resource from Dr. Charles Kinman to view Bible study as a designed practice.
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Provided by Dr. Charles Kinman
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Church Business Administration

The business and legal landscape for the church continues to evolve, and as it does, it can create new levels of complexity for church leaders. For this reason, this is not a how-to manual, rather it is designed as a go-to page for resources. The resources provided are best in class materials put together by professionals in their respective fields. Many of the resources are free, and some of them have a small cost. In either case, all of them will help your church leadership team, whether paid or volunteer, help keep the church running on the best path possible.

https://www.ecfa.church/
ECFA offers affordable webinars, and other low cost or free resources in church finance and administration.
https://www.thechurchnetwork.com/
The Church Network provided certification and continuing education in church finance and administration.
https://empoweringstewardship.com/
Empowering Stewardship is a free resource provided by the General Council of the Assemblies of God. It provides great resources for church finance and personal finance for ministers.
https://www.churchlawandtax.com/
Church Law & Tax has been a go-to for church legal issues for years. This site provides articles and resources on a broad range of topics related to safety, liability, and other relevant legal issues.
https://www.pastoralcareinc.com/
Pastoral Care, Inc. is full of practical resources for church leaders, covering a broad range of topics. It has some great information on church insurance.
https://www.churchsalary.com/
Church Salary is an affordable website that helps church leaders know how to set fair and reasonable compensation for church staff members.
“Church Compensation, From Strategic Plan to Compliance” by Elaine L. Sommerville, CPA
https://ministrysafe.com/okag/
Ministry Safe is a resource that does both screening and training for volunteers working with minors. The system is completely digitized, making it much easier for church leaders to keep the critical records needed and ensure all of the background checks and training are up to date.