There are many resources, both practical and inspirational, that the Diocese provides to help fuel your ministry.
2019 Quick Reference Guide for Leaders
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Clergy
- Clergy Housing Allowance Form
- Sabbatical
- All clergy of the Diocese of Indianapolis are expected to apply for both Lilly Endowment’s Clergy Renewal Program and the Louisville Institute’s Pastoral Study Project Program as well as any other Sabbatical grant resource currently available through the Episcopal Church or ecumenical resources before submitting an application for a Sabbatical Grant to the diocese. A limited amount of financial assistance is available to clergy who do not qualify for the above named programs. Please contact Canon Kristin White for more information.
- Legal Services for Parishes
- Clergy Continuing Education Grant Application
- Supply Clergy
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- Supply Clergy (August 2019)
- Supply Clergy rates: $135 for one service, $160 for two services, plus mileage
- Rector Leave-Taking Guide
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- Rector Leave-Taking Guide
Vestries (Parish Leaders)
- Legal Services for Parishes
- Certification of Parish Leadership
- Change of Leadership
- 2019 Diocesan Convention Delegates Form
Treasurers & Finance Committees
- Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs
- Guidelines for Clergy Compensation
- Property Purchase or Gift Check List
- 501c3 Tax Exemption 2018 Update
Congregations
- Episcopal Fund for Human Need Grant Application
- Congregational Development Grant Application
- Strengthening Lay Leaders
- Supply Clergy (August 2019)
- Customary for Episcopal Visitations
- Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis Visual Identity Guidelines (updated July 24)
- Visual Identity Assets (.zip file)
- Prayer Cycles
Diocese
- Commission on Ministry
- Committee Member Updates
- Constitutions and Canons
- Finance:
- Budget Documents
- Investments
- Personnel