Congregational Resources
Pastor-Congregation Relations
For Congregations
Humanizing the Relationship
Funding the Relationship
Strengthening the RelationshipChanging the RelationshipTransitioning the Relationship
- Guide for Congregational Leadership
- Guide for Search Committee
- Pastor Job Description
- Considerations for Multi-Staff Ministry
- Pastor-Congregation Relations Committee Job Description
Funding the Relationship
Strengthening the RelationshipChanging the RelationshipTransitioning the Relationship
For Pastors
To begin the process of candidacy for ministry roles in Illinois Mennonite Conference (IMC), we ask all pastors to complete a Ministerial Inquiry Form—whether you are new to ministry or a long-time pastor. We encourage you to contact a Conference Minister to let them know of your interest. If you have any questions about this form or the MLI process, first review the instructions and checklist documents listed below. For further questions, contact MLIInquiries@mennoniteusa.org.
Humanizing the Relationship
- Instructions for a Pastoral Candidate
- Ministerial Leadership Information (MLI) Form Checklist for Pastors/Potential Pastors
- Ministerial Inquiry Form
- Covenant of Understanding | Español
- A Guide to the Credentialing Process
- Questionnaire for Licensing Interview Preparation
- Questionnaire for Ordination Interview Preparation
- Pastor Salary Guidelines
- The Corinthian Plan (Health, Life, Wellness, Retirement)
- Mennonite Retirement Trust
Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution
Prevention and Accountability, A Shared Understanding, & Safe Church
Resource Links
There are additional resources available for Safe Church here.
- Prevention & Accountability Resource English | Español
- Forms for Reporting Misconduct English | Español
- A Shared Understanding English | Español
- Ministerial Misconduct File Protocol Policy English | Español
- Sexual Misconduct Recognition and Response Poster English | Español
There are additional resources available for Safe Church here.