MINISTERS' RESOURCE MANUAL

The Pastor's Call

Readiness for Ministry

The Pastor's Development

Beginning Steps
Approved Ministry
Credentialing Process
Maintenance
Transfers
Restoration
Reinstatement
CGGC Ministerial Credential Standards

Education as a lifestyle

Leadership

Administrator
Community Leader
Counselor
Evangelist
Preacher
Promoter
Shepherd
Teacher
Worship Leader
Ministerial Ethics
Strategic Planner
Conflict Management
Wounded Healer
Lifestyle Evangelist

Accountability

God
Family
Local Church
Conference

Life Necessities

Health Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement

General Conference

Mission
Core Values
Organizational Structure
We Believe
Statement of Faith
Historical Introduction to the CGGC
Church Planting
Cross-Cultural Ministries
Youth & Family Ministries
Constitution
Policy and Procedures on Sexual Misconduct
Resources

The Church Advocate
Historical Society News
Joined Together
Logo Use
Leaders Edge
Winebrenner Theological Seminary

Local Conference

Mission Statement
Vision
Core Values
Organizational Structure
"Directory"
Pastors

Credentialing

Transfers
Mentor
Evaluation Team

Starting a New Ministry
Agreement Form
Closing a Ministry
Package Information
Housing

Membership

Local Church Relationship
New Church Starts
Assimilating Existing Congregations
Congregational Exit Procedure?

Facility

Capital Improvements
Building Projects
Care and Upkeep

Property and Deeds
Constitution
History
Annual License Procedure
Installation of Conference Officers

Local Church

Special Services

The Ordinances

Baptism
Communion
Feet Washing

Baby Dedications
New Members
Sending/Commissioning
Ground Breaking
Dedication/Consecration
Mortgage Burning
Installation of Officers
Installation of a Pastor

Membership

Qualification for Membership
Process for Becoming a Member

Confession of Faith
Letter of Transfer

Approval for Membership
Reception of New Members
Withdrawals of Membership
Membership List Purging

Leadership

Elders

Biblical Background
Organization
Qualifications
Selection and Term
The Elder Team
Duties and Responsibilities

Leading the Congregation

Mission/Vision Development & Oversight

Stewardship

Annual Budget
Financial Officers
Tithing
Denominational Giving

Property
Withdrawal of a Local Church