If you're talking about background checks, they should be kept at least as long as they are currently working in a ministry position. After they leave is up to you...
It depends on what church the cleryyman belongs. Some are paid and others are full time volunteers.
It depends what you mean by 'mundane matters' and which church you are talking about. In my church we have a group of volunteers who look after the library, also several volunteers who mow the lawns. The cleaning of the church is a paid position and also the morning teas are done by volunteers. When a major clean is done or maintenance such as painting, a 'working bee' takes care of that madeup of volunteers from the congregation. There is a team who handle the provision of the communion items and the washing of the communion cups and arranging the group of people who will serve communion for that particular day. Church is a community and the Pastor is not responsible for EVERYTHING that happens. He has his team of office people and Pastoral support team who assist him in the many weekly tasks.
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As of December 2007 the total membership of the Church stood at 13,193,999. The Church has a tendency to grow rather rapidly. Each spring, the statistical department of the church reports on this during the annual April conference of the church.
Dennis E. Williams has written: 'Volunteers for today's church' -- subject(s): Lay ministry, Recruiting
The Catholic Church is the Mystical Body of Christ (read St. Paul). He is its head and all baptized Christians are its members. So, no, unless you define criminal enterprise as God incarnate on earth. It is true that the Catholic Church, or its hierarchy, has committed many serious crimes over the centuries, but we can be charitable enough to conclude that these crimes are aberrations of the church rather than reflecting the true purpose of the church.
If he purchases something that is needed to accomplish it, then yes. But if it is just compensation for his time/energy, no. It is his duty to the church.
People who work in a church may include clergy members (such as priests, pastors, or ministers), administrative staff, musicians, volunteers, educators, and caretakers. Each person contributes to the smooth operation and spiritual guidance of the church community.
Churches should handle the collection and distribution of tithe money transparently and responsibly, ensuring that funds are used for the benefit of the community and in alignment with the church's mission and values. This includes providing regular financial reports to members and using the money to support charitable activities, maintain the church's operations, and help those in need.
People who serve in the Church but are not priests, brothers, or sisters are often referred to as "laypeople" or "laypersons." They play various roles within the Church, including catechists, ministers, and volunteers, contributing to the community's spiritual and organizational needs. Laypeople can also participate in liturgical functions and other church activities, helping to support the mission of the Church.
St. Paul's Chapel was used as a relief center to feed, house and counsel recovery volunteers. The church was untouched by the WTC devastation.
If a person does any criminal or other offenses in the church and also the one's against biblical principles in the church, they are forbidden from the membership. Also if by notice any principles or policies of the church is overridden it happens