Anti-Racism Training
Requirement for churches to ensure that key leaders have anti-racism training.
HR
Intake Officer
The Intake Officer receives complaints about the behavior of clergy and independently evaluates the appropriate course of action. When the Intake Officer deems it appropriate, they can and do refer cases to the Diocesan Disciplinary Board or to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Any person knowing or reasonably believing an offense may have been committed by a member of the clergy is encouraged to inform the Intake Officer. Additional information can be found in CANON XXII — Ecclesiastical Discipline — page 27 of the Constitution and Canons of The Diocese of West Missouri.
Episcopal Church Model Policy for Vulnerable Adults
This document is a statement for The Episcopal Church, setting forth expectations for its leaders in their relationships with vulnerable people. The purpose of these model policies is to foster the highest standards of behavior in ministry settings.
Episcopal Church Model Policy for Protection of Children and Youth
This document is a statement for the Episcopal Church, setting forth expectations for its leaders in their relationships with children and youth. The purpose of these model policies is to foster the highest standards of behavior in ministry settings.
Safe Church, Safe Communities training certification and screening expectations
To be certified in “Safe Church, Safe Communities” a variety of online mini courses are required depending on the person’s role in the organization. Each person may print their certification from the Praesidium site and submit it to their organization for documentation.
Medical and Dental Plans monthly premiums
Table of 2023 Medical and Dental Plans Monthly Premiums.
2023 Clergy minimum compensation
A breakdown of the 2023 minimum clergy compensation package for The Diocese of West Missouri.
Customary for Deacons
This Customary is written to clarify the role of deacons as ordained ministers in service to the world and to the Church, and to communicate the ways in which deacons will function and be supported in The Diocese of West Missouri. These customs shall be regarded and observed in this diocese by lay persons, bishops, and presbyters, as well as deacons. The information herein was created by a team of deacons in the Diocese, with particular input from the Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce, Bishop Provisional, and the Venerable Bruce E. Bower, Archdeacon; as a whole, it is guided by the vision statement of the Association for Episcopal Deacons incorporates ideas from the customaries of several other dioceses.
Letter of Agreement – Priest in Charge
Sample Letter of Agreement for a Priest in Charge.
Letter of Agreement – Interim Rector
Sample Letter of Agreement for an Interim Rector