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Church Contributions

BCSANT is a movement of local churches following Jesus and partnering together in mission. Our shared vision is built on our mutual commitment to one another.
The financial contributions of our Member Churches enable the ongoing support and resourcing provided by the BCSANT Support Office and Team.

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Privacy Manual

Every year The Baptist Churches of SA provides a minimum recommended ministers stipend package, as the basis for payment to pastors and church workers. Churches can adapt the recommendation to suit the particular circumstances of the pastor and the church. This is currently based on the Teacher’s Award and has been approved by the Executive since 2007.

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Brand Guidelines

Guidelines for correct use of the BCSANT logo, colours and fonts

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Salaries and Wages

Every year The Baptist Churches of SA provides a minimum recommended ministers stipend package, as the basis for payment to pastors and church workers. Churches can adapt the recommendation to suit the particular circumstances of the pastor and the church. This is currently based on the Teacher’s Award and has been approved by the Executive since 2007.

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Church Treasurer Guide

Baptist Financial Services is proud to sponsor the ongoing provision of Financial Guides and other resources for church financial leaders. Contact the BCSANT office for log in details.

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Policy Templates for Local Churches

A collection of policies to keep your local church functioning!

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Volunteer Registration Form

A simple form for registering church volunteers.

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Work Health and Safety Guide

An aid to compliance with the South Australia Work Health and Safety Act 2012 – an Act to provide for the health, safety and welfare of persons at work

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Bequest Wording

View this resource for examples of wording that can be used in a will for the purposes of a bequest to the Baptist Churches of SA & NT or other member churches.

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Ministers Relocation Fund

The Ministers’ Relocation Fund (MRF) exists to assist churches with the expenses associated with the relocation of a pastor in response to a ‘call to ministry’. The MRF functions as a fund with churches subscribing to purchase a designated number of ‘units’, which can be claimed against when an approved expense is incurred. For more […]

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Long Service Leave

Under SA & NT law, employers are required to set aside funds for employees to take leave after a long period of working for the same employer. The general principle under both SA & NT is that once an employee reaches 10 years of continuous service they are entitled to 13 week of leave on […]

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Baptist Churches Appointment Guide

An aid for churches on the process cycle of staff appointments

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Church Constitution Templates

Whether incorporated or unincorporated, every local church needs to have a constitution to provide a solid foundation for good governance. Using documentation from Consumer & Business Services (CBS) the Baptist Office have created a template constitution for use by the local church. This template meets all requirements as set out by CBS, as well as retaining […]

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Letter of Pastoral Appointment – 2019

A helpful template for outlining the terms and conditions of employment for a new pastor. Download here.

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