Gateway Forms and Resources

(click on green links to access forms)


Gateway Conference has a new e-mail address

gatewayfmcusa@gmail.com

and mailing address

Gateway Conference

PO Box 16

Greenville, IL  62246

2025-2026 Pastors and Church Treasurers Handbook


Gateway Conference Lay Delegate Handbook


Delegate's Credentials and Information Sheet


Ethical Covenant (English)

Pacto_Etico_Metodista_Libre Spanish

Agano_la_Maadili_Free_Methodist Swahili


Mileage/Expense Report Form for Reimbursement


Illinois Mandatory Reporter Training


Gateway Newsletter on Illinois Mandatory Reporter Training and Information


Employee Handbook


Acknowledgement of Receipt of Employee Handbook


Acknowledgement of Receipt of Anti-Harassment Policies


Gateway Conference Anti-Harassment Power Point for annual training


Verification of Annual Anti-Harassment Training Completion Form


State of Illinois Human Rights poster


Federal Labor Law Posters


State of Illinois Labor Law Posters


State of Missouri Labor Law Posters


Church Facility Usage and Guideline Forms from FMCUSA


Church Teller Offering Sheet


How To Run a Productive Staff Meeting


Link to Roberts Rules of Order for nonprofits from Board Effect


Pastoral Staff Installation Service


Electronic Voting Information


Gateway CMC Mentors Handbook


Sample Excel 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.


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:


Incorporation Information for the State of Missouri:

Information on setting up a corporation