Employment Issues

FOG Task Force
(Form of Government)

Click the Book of Order image for details on the Overture

Ethics

PAM Code of Ethics
From the booklet; Guidelines for the Employment of Church Musicians in Presbyterian Churches

Compensation Guidelines

PAM Salary Guidelines
From the booklet; Guidelines for the Employment of Church Musicians in Presbyterian Churches

Employment Contracts

PAM contract
From the booklet; Guidelines for the Employment of Church Musicians in Presbyterian Churches

American Guild of Organists (AGO) Model Contract

Performance Review of the Church Musician and of the Church

1) Evaluation Form for Church Musicians
2) Coaching Team Policy
3) Termination (from the AGO website)

Standards of Ethical Conduct in the PC(USA)

1) Life Together in the Community of Faith
2) A Study Guide for the Committees on Preparation for Ministry (PDF)
3) A Study Guide for Christian Education Committees (Local Church, Presbytery) (PDF)

Human Resources National Office Employee Handbook This extensive handbook provides some fine models that local congregations might utilize in their employment practices.

So You Are a Lay Employee in the PC(USA)
You must call or fax to order this resource; (888) 728-7228 x8550 or Fax: (502) 569-8748

Legal Resource Manual for the PC(USA)
a. Copyright, taping worship, anthems etc.
b. Employment in the PCUSA
Federal Laws Coverage
Posting Requirements
Military Service and the Call of Presbyterian Ministers
Potential Problems in Hiring and Firing Employees
Interviewing
Lay Persons
Examples of Prohibited Questions
Examples of Permitted Inquiries (Job Related)
Background Checks in General
Background Checks for Ministers
Job Descriptions and Performance Management
Terminations
Advantages and Disadvantages of Personnel Policies
Common Personnel Policies
Anti-Harassment Policy
Personnel Records
Access to Personnel Records and Confidentiality
Record Retention
Subpoena of Personnel Records
Employee Privacy
Privacy Issues Concerning HIV/AIDS
Benefits Plan of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Board of Pensions Publications

Guidelines for Ethical Behaviour in the PC(USA)
Not available on line, but can be ordered from the PAM office. $12.00 plus shipping

A Theology of Vocation (PDF)

Music in the Church, A Theological Statement (coming soon)

Creating a Job Description (coming soon)

The Search Process (coming soon)

A Letter of Call to Ministry (coming soon)