The HR Handbook Every Church Needs
Nothing creates tension on a church staff faster than unclear expectations. Who approves vacation? What’s the process if someone gets hurt at work? How do we handle conflict, benefits, or even social media use? If you don’t have it written down, everyone is left guessing—and that’s when things get messy.
That’s why we created The HR Handbook Every Church Needs. It’s not a stiff corporate manual—it’s a customizable guide you can hand to your staff and say, “Here’s how we’ll care for each other, protect the church, and stay focused on the mission.”
What You’ll Learn
Biblical Foundations for Staff Life – Why policies and values reflect servant leadership and integrity.
Clear Employment Policies – From hiring and onboarding to benefits, PTO, and sabbaticals.
Expectations and Conduct – Guidelines for workplace behavior, staff values, and conflict resolution.
Checks and Balances – Systems that protect both staff and leadership, minimizing risk.
Mission Alignment – Keeping HR practices tied to discipleship, not just paperwork.
Why It Matters
When policies are unclear, conflict grows. A good handbook brings clarity, builds trust, and protects both people and the church. It’s about creating a healthy staff culture so leaders can focus on what matters most: making disciples.
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Equip your team. Protect your church. Build the clarity that frees your staff to serve with joy.
Mark Maestas
Growth Team Leader, markmaestas@ibsa.org