"Importance of Church Policies and Procedures"

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"Importance of Church Policies and Procedures"

Why are policy and procedures important? Written P&Ps (policies and procedures) provide the framework for a church or organization's entire operation. They provide clear direction for employees or volunteers as well as insights into missions, values, and ethical standards. There is normally a department within the organization that prepares these policy manuals which are then distributed to employees/volunteers and used for orientation and training.

• 1. Guide to Duties - Procedures are different from policies in that they provide a step-by-step guide on how to perform a certain task or operation within an organization. Example: Church might outline a procedure on which reports to print and at what times of the month are they due. This offers a guide to employees/volunteers that helps them develop consistency in performing their work activities. Also, this protects against delays and mistakes that can lead to embarrassment at best and termination at worst.
• 2. Legal & Proper Protection - Policy manuals typically will cover any legal or ethical concerns related to an organization or employment situation. These policies help protect employees/volunteers from making decisions that could lead to a both personal and legal repercussions. It also guides them on ethical standards so they will not be caught in unfamiliar situations without preparation.
• 3. Safety - P&Ps should provide for the physical and emotional safety of employees/volunteers. For instance, if there is any job-related duties that involve proper use of equipment and steps to perform operations safely. These procedures can help prevent serious injuries or even death. Also, organizations often have policies against harassment, bullying and workplace violations as a way of reducing the number of incidents.
• 4. Alignment with Mission - Policy manuals typically provide a framework for implementing an organization's goals and mission. Church leaders usually want to develop an organizational culture with values that align with the church's mission and purpose.

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Church Internal Controls

Internal cash controls can be a sensitive issue in churches or non-profits, especially those that relies on volunteers.

Your organiztion is built on the concepts of honesty, truthfulness, and mutual trust. However, speaking as a church volunteer myself, most of us realize that internal controls not only protect the organization's interestes, but can also protect the staff members from false allegations.

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