Firing a church employee is painful, no matter what the reason. The process should thus be done with compassion and within the law to prevent potential lawsuits for wrongful dismissal.
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Violation of agreement. Some states do not require a written contract that limits the employer's right to fire. A handbook describing the duties involved in a job may be enough. The handbook can include a disclaimer ...
When I celebrated my tenth anniversary as the senior pastor at First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton, California, many were surprised I survived. The church grew, and we are joyfully tackling the challenges of being a church in the 21st century. The church's overall health was my greatest joy as I began to lead. Yet I soon discovered that our health—the fact that we did so many things ...