Governance and Policies

2023 Nazarene Manual (PDF and Electronic) For Manuals in other languages click here. (English, French, Portuguese, Spanish)

Church of the Nazarene Christian Community Policy Statement (MS Word format - template): Click here

Apply for 501(c)3 letter from the General Secretary’s Office: Click here

Resources for Background Checks: Click here

Nazarene Lifelong Learning - for ministers to report lifelong learning credits: Click here

FINANCIAL FOR CHURCH BOARDS:

2024 District Finance Committee Report for Churches: Click here

Definition of Church Income: Click here

Financial Audit Procedures for Nazarene Churches: Click here

Designated Gift - Sample Policy: Click here

Guide to Political Activity be Religious Organizations - Pew Forum Click here

District Church Properties Board: policy manual: Click here For approval request forms, Click here.

PASTORAL COMPENSATION:

Minister’s Housing Expense Tracking Form (MS Excel format - template): Click here

Compensation Calculator for local churches: CLICK HERE

Developing Home Equity for your pastor: CLICK HERE

MINISTERS’ TAXES

IRS Publication 15a (explains tax status of ministers) Click here

2024 Minister’s Tax and Financial Guide Click here

Memo 3 - Tax and Reporting Procedures for Congregations Click Here

For additional resources for compensation, taxes, and church business, visit the Nazarene Benefits website: https://nbusa.org/resources-view

See also Tax Information for Churches on this website

CHILD AND YOUTH PROTECTION:

Sample policy -(MS Word template - will download) from Safe Church

Sample policy -(MS Word template - includes forms - will download) from Child Protect

Sexual Abuse Reporting Response - CLICK HERE

SAMPLE CHURCH POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

Sample Church Policies (including Emergency & Security): Click here

Hurricane Preparedness Guidelines: Click here

Coronavirus Updates and Guidelines for churches: Click here

Sample Job Descriptions: Click here

Sample lease agreement for churches (MS Word format - template): Click here

Sample SHORT-TERM lease agreement (MS Word format - template): Click here