2026-2027 Pastors and Church Treasurers Handbook
Gateway Conference Lay Delegate Handbook
Delegate's Credentials and Information Sheet
Pacto_Etico_Metodista_Libre Spanish
Agano_la_Maadili_Free_Methodist Swahili
Mileage/Expense Report Form for Reimbursement
In Illinois, mandatory reporter training is required only once at the start of your role,
but you must complete additional training every three years to remain compliant.
Training link below.
Illinois Mandatory Reporter Training
Gateway Newsletter on Illinois Mandatory Reporter Training and Information
Acknowledgement of Receipt of Employee Handbook
Every employer with employees working in the State of Illinois is required to provide all employees with annual sexual harassment prevention training that complies with Section 2-109 of the Illinois Human Rights Act ("IHRA").[1] Employers may develop their own sexual harassment prevention training program that meets or exceeds the minimum standards for sexual harassment prevention training as outlined in Section 2-109(B) of the IHRA, or they may use the model sexual harassment prevention training developed by the Illinois Department of Human Rights ("IDHR").
Click on links below for Gateway Conference Anti-Harassment Training information.
Gateway Conference Anti-Harassment Power Point for annual training
Acknowledgement of Receipt of Anti-Harassment Policies
Verification of Annual Anti-Harassment Training Completion Form
State of Illinois Human Rights poster
State of Illinois Labor Law Posters
State of Missouri Labor Law Posters
Church Facility Usage and Guideline Forms from FMCUSA
How To Run a Productive Staff Meeting
Link to Roberts Rules of Order for nonprofits from Board Effect
Pastoral Staff Installation Service
Please note that all churches need to have an overtime policy in place in writing. This should include approval by appropriate person or Board when overtime is submitted. All churches should also have an employee handbook (required by law in the State of Illinois). See below for an employee handbook that can be modified for your church.
Sample Word Document Timesheet
Please note that all churches need to have an overtime policy in place in writing. This should include approval by appropriate person or Board when overtime is submitted. All churches should also have an employee handbook (required by law in the State of Illinois). See below for an employee handbook that can be modified for your church.
Emergency Planning Resources:
Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Safety/Security Plan Information
Guide to Who Can Carry Concealed Weapons on Church Property
Legal Assistance from Brotherhood Mutual Insurance
Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Website
Incorporation Information for the State of Illinois:
Information on not-for-profit corporations
Articles of Incorporation that can be used(for both Illinois and Missouri)
Incorporation Information for the State of Missouri: