Administrative Resources

Our hope is that this page will link you to many of the common documents we send out to EFCA West churches on a variety of matters. 
When in doubt, contact the office at or call the office at 209-667-5789.

Rita Nystrom

Common Church Issues

Church Review Outline by Van Elliott

There are times in the life of a church when it is in its best interest to have an outside party come in and take an experienced look at its operations. The purpose is to identify those things that are being done well, and to make recommendations regarding those things where change or initiation would be in the best interests of the church. It is particularly useful when a church is going through a period of change anyway, such as during the transition between pastors or during a period of major ministry change.

Absolute Essentials for Church Constitutions for establishing and maintaining tax exempt status

Rita's "Must Have" books for pastors, boards AND treasurers

Credentialing

Preliminary Application for Ministerial Credential
Thesis Guidelines for 3-year License leading to a Certificate
Thesis Guidelines for Certificate of Christian Ministry or Certificate of Ordination

Church Planting

Preliminary Information regarding Church Planting
Checklist for full church status-Arizona
Checklist for full church status-California

Administrative Resources

Honorariums-What is customary and appropriate?
2009 IRS Requirements for Retirement Plans
FCMM Retirement Plan (EFCA ministerial retirement plan)
6  Steps to Keep Your Ministry Safe
Sample letter to the Congregation when a CONVICTED Sex Offender begins attending your church
What about spousal expenses on a church-related trip?
Sample of 501(c)3 imperative for by-laws
Equity Share Agreement sample
Legal issues for EFCA churches in California
Incorporation Process in California
Long Term Disability Insurance