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03 – Event Evaluation
The process and template for evaluating individual events after they occur — wins, improvements, mission alignment, and recommendation to continue, adjust, or retire.
04 – Master Calendar Integration
Integration of ministry events, staff rhythms, preaching calendar, and facility use into a single master calendar view. Currently on hold pending scope decisions.
05 – Financial Plan & Generosity
Mayflower's annual generosity plan — biblical language, communication cadence, giving touchpoints, and alignment with the Regulative Principle of Worship.
06 – Organization Chart & Access
The Mayflower organizational chart — who serves where, reporting relationships, and how leaders access the chart when making decisions or onboarding.
07 – Role Clarity & Standardization
Standardized role template so every staff and key volunteer position has a consistent description covering purpose, scope, authority, and accountability.
08 – Hiring Process (Non-Pastoral)
The workflow for hiring non-pastoral staff — theology, character, and competence criteria; decision authority; elder review gates.
09 – Decision-Making Framework
Decision thresholds, authority by threshold, escalation exceptions — shared with staff and trustees so routine decisions are made at the right level.
10 – Employee Handbook
Version one of the Mayflower employee handbook — time and communication expectations, confidentiality, allowances, benefits.
11 – Performance Evaluations
Annual performance evaluation structure and template for staff and key volunteers, aligned with role descriptions.
12 – Leadership Transitions
Short-term pastoral absence plan, emergency leadership coverage, and long-term transition principles. Continuity of leadership documentation.
Decision-Making Framework — April 2026
Thresholds, authority, and escalation for staff, board members, and trustees. Drafted April 2026. Aligned to the Mayflower Constitution and Bylaws, Streamline: Healthy Church Systems, and The Guide to Healthy Church Operations. Status: Draft v1.0 — April 2026....
Quick Reference Card — April 2026
Mayflower Church — Decision-Making at a Glance. Quick-reference card for staff, board members, and trustees. v1.0 · April 2026. Governed by the Mayflower Constitution and Bylaws. This card is a summary. The full Decision-Making Framework is the authoritative c...
Non-Pastoral Staff Hiring SOP — April 2026
Mayflower Church — Kingston, Massachusetts. Non-Pastoral Staff Hiring Process. Standard Operating Procedure. Draft v1.0 — April 2026. Adopted by the Servants Council under Bylaws Article II, Section B, Item 4(c)(9). "To Know Christ and Make Him Known." Status:...
One-Page Quick Reference — April 2026
Mayflower Church — Non-Pastoral Staff Hiring Process. One-page quick reference. v1.0 · April 2026.Companion to the full SOP. The SOP is authoritative; this card is a pocket reference for Servants Council meetings and staff onboarding conversations.Guiding Prin...
Event Planning Checklist
A timeline-based planning checklist for Mayflower Church events. Each phase ends with a turn-in to the church office along with the event planning worksheet. 6 to 12 Months Prior to the Event Hold a planning meeting with all essential team members — interact...
Employee Handbook — Draft April 2026
MAYFLOWER CHURCH Kingston, Massachusetts Incorporated 1917 Employee Handbook Effective Date: ______________________ Approved by the Servants Council: ______________________ Welcome Welcome to the staff of Mayflower Church. Whether you serve in a pastoral, mini...
Leadership Handoff Quick Card — April 2026
Note (April 2026): Earlier drafts referenced a "Ministry Coach" role that was not approved. References have been removed. At Mayflower, ministry teams work with the board (elders, deacons, or trustees) that oversees their team or group; that board is the team ...
Performance Evaluation Framework — Draft April 2026
MAYFLOWER CHURCH Performance Evaluation Framework Streamline System 11 — Draft for Elder Board Review April 2026 Purpose This framework establishes how Mayflower Church evaluates the people who serve under its name — paid staff, office bearers, and volunteers ...