Congregational Resources – Heartland Conference UCC

Pastoral Call Documents

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

ASF Social Media Guidelines

Interim Ministry

When a congregation finds itself in a time of transition because of the departure of their minister, an interim minister can provide needed help and guidance. A group of Interim Ministers from the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ (Led by the Interim Ministry Working Group [IMWG])] provides valuable resources, training and support of interim ministry and those interested in interim ministry in order to create vital congregational life.

For more information about support and resources for interim ministry in the Heartland Conference, click here.

For questions and requests for additional information, please contact Rev. Karen Bruno. Her email is interim@heartlanducc.org

Resources

Interim Ministry Covenant (DOC)
Interim Ministry & Rezash Policy (PDF)
Rezash Remittance Form (PDF)
Rezash Fund Application (PDF)
Rezash Fund Interim Ministry Training Grant Application (PDF)

Church Administration & Insurance

Heartland Conference Sample Human Resource Policies (PDF) is a resource you can use as-is or as a framework for creating policies that are appropriate in your setting to develop clear and healthy relationships for your church’s employees.
Convergence (website, formerly Center for Progressive Renewal) offers a myriad of opportunities to learn about efficient and progressive church administration from understanding strategy to refining your faith formation offerings and more.
UCC Insurance Board (website) has a mission to support and protect your church and ministry with superior property and casualty risk management and insurance services.
UCC Insurance Board Safety Central -A hub for church safety resources, with articles and reports on safety, liability, and insurance.
UCC Insurance Board Security and Crime
ASF Social Media Guidelines from our MESA Team at the National Setting.

Learn Your Community’s Demographics with ARDA!

Learn about your community with ARDA!

The ARDA also offers in-depth guides that focus on a specific aspect of a community, like housing, education, or income. These guides offer more detailed directions for exploring all of the data the ARDA has on a specific aspect of community life.

Did you miss the info session? Click here or below to watch the ARDA orientation for The Heartland Conference!