Q. "What should we do if we realize a staff member is missing an I-9?" HR Ministry SolutionMarch 16, 2026
Q. "Due to the isolated nature of our offices, can we intentionally hire a person of the same gender as an existing employee to ensure safety?" HR Ministry SolutionMarch 11, 2026
The Essential Guide to FMLA for Ministries HR Ministry SolutionMarch 9, 2026what is fmla, can you work another job while on fmla, how to report someone abusing fmla, fmla for churches
Grace & Growth: The Ministry Leader’s Manual to the Disciplinary Process HR Ministry SolutionFebruary 25, 2026
Q. "We're in a high-crime area. Can we have a separate job description for females with specific safety requirements?" HR Ministry SolutionFebruary 18, 2026Church HR, Job Descriptions, EEO Compliance, Staff Safety, Operations Manual, Gender Discrimination, Ministry Leadership
Q. "If we let employees pay health care premiums with pre-tax dollars, is a 'cafeteria plan' actually required?" HR Ministry SolutionFebruary 16, 2026Section 125 Plan, Church Benefits, Tax-Exempt Benefits, IRS Compliance for Churches, Cafeteria Plan, Church HR, Pre-tax Deductions
California Rolls Out New Notice and Emergency Contact Requirements HR Ministry SolutionFebruary 12, 2026
Q. "How do we balance maternity/paternity leave, FMLA, state law and our own policy?" HR Ministry SolutionFebruary 9, 2026Church HR, Parental Leave, FMLA for Churches, Paid Bonding Leave, Staff Handbook, Ministry Leadership
Q: "Should ministries require PTO for missed meetings?" HR Ministry SolutionFebruary 2, 2026church leadership, PTO policy, staff accountability, ministry management, human resources, church culture
Q. "A candidate told us they have a disability. What do we need to do?" HR Ministry SolutionJanuary 28, 2026
Q. "How do we handle the mileage staff incur traveling between campuses?" HR Ministry SolutionJanuary 21, 2026church administration, ministry leadership, mileage reimbursement, IRS compliance, multi-site church, staff care
5 Steps to Properly Screen and Manage Church Volunteers HR Ministry SolutionJanuary 20, 2026volunteer, staff handbook, staff lifestyle agreement, application process, background check, training, onboarding
Q. "Can we require employees to tithe ten percent of their pay to our church?" HR Ministry SolutionJanuary 12, 2026
Q. "We prefer employees to attend our church, but didn't list it as a requirement for a recent job opening. How should we proceed with applicants who don't attend?" HR Ministry SolutionJanuary 7, 2026
Q. "How can we help staff write meaningful and motivating professional goals?" HR Ministry SolutionDecember 15, 2025goal setting, performance reviews, annual goals, staff goals, staff performance
How to Conduct Effective Performance Reviews for Ministry Staff HR Ministry SolutionDecember 10, 2025
