{"id":351,"date":"2019-12-07T23:29:19","date_gmt":"2019-12-07T23:29:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centralconf.org\/?page_id=351"},"modified":"2024-04-17T01:31:57","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T01:31:57","slug":"lead-toolbox","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/centralconf.org\/lead-initiative\/lead-toolbox\/","title":{"rendered":"LEAD Toolbox"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\"  style='background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-text\"><h1><b>For Pastors<\/b><\/h1>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Personal Care<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Spiritual Direction<\/strong> \u2013 Contact <a href=\"mailto:bob.tenglin@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bob Tenglin<\/a>, Central Conference Spiritual Director Network Coordinator<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralconf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Professional-Therapy-Counseling.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Counseling and Therapy Resources<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wellbeing.nd.edu\/flourishing-in-ministry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Clergy and Clergy Family Well-being<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralconf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Pastor-Safety-Protocol-for-Central-Conference.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pastor Safety Protocol Guidelines<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/centralconf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Central-Conference-Pulpit-Supply-List-Updated-04_2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Central Conference Pulpit Supply List<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/covchurch.org\/develop-leaders\/sustaining-pastoral-excellence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sustaining Pastoral Excellence<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/financialleadership.covchurch.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Financial Leadership for Pastors <\/strong><\/a>(created by the Evangelical Covenant Church).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Central Conference Chaplains Point Person<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralconf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Suggested-Guidelines-for-a-Mutual-Ministies-Commitee.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Mutual Ministries Committee\/Pastoral Relations Committee Suggested Guidelines<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><b>Caring for the Congregation<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/covchurch.org\/mercy-justice\/#Advocacy-for-Victims-of-Abuse\"><strong>Violence and Abuse<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralconf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Professional-Therapy-Counseling-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Counseling and Therapy Resources<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/covchurch.org\/disability-ministry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Disability Ministry<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Clergy Clusters<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>District Gatherings<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Youth Ministry<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Children Ministry<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Women Clergy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Women Clergy<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/churchcommunications.com\/resources-for-women-in-leadership\/?fbclid=IwAR2FaWjm_SqH5zHb8HHFDdK2B6aNl-qJQU13Lvn3X0AT-3bZ-9DUyFHYCAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Resources for Women in Leadership<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><b>For Congregations<\/b><\/h1>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><b>Congregational Care<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralconf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Behavioral-Covenant-Samples.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Samples of Relational\/Behavioral Covenants<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/covchurch.org\/disability-ministry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Disability Ministry<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/action.alz.org\/PersonifyEbusiness\/Default.aspx?TabID=1357&amp;productid=73036056\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Alzheimer&#8217;s and Dementia Care<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/covchurch.org\/membership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Membership Materials<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalrelief.org\/what-we-do\/us-disaster-program\/faith-based-response-to-epidemics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Faith-Based Response to Epidemics<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><b>Facilities\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalcovenantproperties.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>National Covenant Properties<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/a998dd69354d037b90348bbf8\/files\/e4395fbc-1614-436b-a58c-d0a0cebdb5ec\/Building_a_Building_Committee_final.01.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Building a Building Committee<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralconf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Facilities-Use-Agreement-Sample.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Example of Facilities Use\/Rental Agreement<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><b>Financial Resources\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/financialleadership.covchurch.org\/resource-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Financial Leadership<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northpark.edu\/centers\/academy-of-church-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>NPU Academy of Church Leadership<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralconf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Giving.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Online Giving Platforms<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><b>Fundraising and Grants<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ccmprinceton.org\/grant-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Covenant Children\u2019s Ministries <\/strong>(grants)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/covchurch.org\/develop-leaders\/sustaining-pastoral-excellence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sustaining Pastoral Excellence<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/covchurch.org\/resources\/stewardship-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Covenant Stewardship Resources<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><b>Lay Leadership<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/centralconf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Central-Conference-Pulpit-Supply-List-Updated-04_2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Pulpit Supply List<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northpark.edu\/centers\/academy-of-church-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Academy of Church Leadership<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/centralconf.org\/lead-initiative\/lead-introduction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Central Conference LEAD Initiative<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Contact <a href=\"mailto:jlind@centralconf.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jill Lind,<\/a> Director of Congregational Care for the Central Conference<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralconf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/The-Agenda-of-3\u2019s.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>The Agenda of 3\u2019s<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralconf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Suggested-Guidelines-for-a-Mutual-Ministies-Commitee.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Mutual Ministries Committee\/Pastoral Relations Committee Suggested Guidelines<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><b>Legal Issues<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.christianlegalsociety.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Christian Legal Society<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><b>Pastoral Searches<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Pastoral Search Journey<\/strong> (book) by John Vonhof<\/li>\n<li><strong>So You\u2019re on the Search Committee<\/strong> (booklet) by Bunty Ketcham<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.churchlawandtax.com\/salary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pastor Compensation Calculator<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><b>Organizational Structures<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/covchurch.org\/children\/church-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Church Safety (including Safety for Children)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/covchurch.org\/resource\/guidelines-to-create-a-freedom-from-harassment-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Guidelines for a Freedom from Harassment Policy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralconf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Church-Governance-Change-Suggested-Process.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Suggested Guidelines for Church Governance Change<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><b>Outreach<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MissionInsite (demographic information)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 contact <a href=\"mailto:info@centralconf.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Central Conference Office<\/a> for more information<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/covchurch.org\/evangelism\/resource\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>B.L.E.S.S. (Evangelism resource)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bread.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Bread for the World<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><b>Spiritual Formation<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/covchurch.org\/legacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Legacy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Youth Ministry <\/strong>\u2013 Contact <a href=\"mailto:sburger@centralconf.org\">Steve Burger<\/a>, Central Conference Children, Youth and Family Ministry Liaison<\/li>\n<li><strong>Children Ministry<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Contact <a href=\"mailto:sburger@centralconf.org\">Steve Burger<\/a>, Central Conference Children, Youth and Family Ministry Liaison<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family Ministry<\/strong> \u2013 Contact <a href=\"mailto:sburger@centralconf.org\">Steve Burger<\/a>, Central Conference Children, Youth and Family Ministry Liaison<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ccojubilee.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>College Ministry<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/covchurch.org\/resource\/crescendo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Crescendo<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><b>Vitality<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vitality Workshop Information<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong> Please contact the Central Conference office at <a href=\"mailto:info@centralconf.org\">info@centralconf.org<\/a> or 773-267-3060.<\/p>\n<p><em>These materials have been prepared for educational\/informational purposes only, and are not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. Always seek the advice of your professional advisors with any questions or concerns you have regarding your specific situation.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":11,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/centralconf.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/351"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/centralconf.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/centralconf.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/centralconf.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/centralconf.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=351"}],"version-history":[{"count":30,"href":"https:\/\/centralconf.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/351\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1406,"href":"https:\/\/centralconf.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/351\/revisions\/1406"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/centralconf.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/centralconf.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=351"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}