Section 5. Employment
5.4 Paid Expenses
5.4.1 Annual Convention Expenses
The council shall provide finances for the lead pastor to attend the Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada annual convention/conference.
5.4.2 Ministry Expenses and Reimbursement
It is recommended that pastors be given an expense budget to cover ministry related expenses such as mileage, parking and meals.
Pastors, including staff members, shall not make investments or improvements, in cash or in kind, to church property, real or personal, NOR incur personal debt on behalf of the church (including credit card) with an expectation of reimbursement, nor act as a guarantor without prior written agreement of the church council and the Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada National Board in advance of the expense.
The council shall provide finances for the lead pastor to attend the Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada annual convention/conference.
5.4.2 Ministry Expenses and Reimbursement
It is recommended that pastors be given an expense budget to cover ministry related expenses such as mileage, parking and meals.
Pastors, including staff members, shall not make investments or improvements, in cash or in kind, to church property, real or personal, NOR incur personal debt on behalf of the church (including credit card) with an expectation of reimbursement, nor act as a guarantor without prior written agreement of the church council and the Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada National Board in advance of the expense.
