The Vestry Handbook Book

Contents

Introduction....................vii
1. The Role of a Vestry Member....................1
2. Vestry Structures: With a Note on the Annual Meeting....................4
3. Finances....................17
4. Buildings and Grounds....................29
5. Insurance....................37
6. The Care and Feeding of Rectors....................51
7. The Parish Staff....................62
8. A Vision for Your Parish....................71
9. The Search Process—And Afterwards....................81
10. The Vestry Member's Spiritual Life....................88
11. The Diocese and the National Church....................93
In Conclusion....................99
Appendix 1: Summary of Relevant Canons....................100
Appendix 2: Leadership Roles....................102
Appendix 3: Sample Property Surveys....................106
Appendix 4: Sample Statements of Purpose....................111
Appendix 5: Sample Columbarium Contract....................112
Appendix 6: Organizational Chart....................116
Appendix 7: A Glossary of Church Terms....................118
Appendix 8: Resources....................119
Index....................123