Why Staff Lifestyle Agreements & Statements of Faith Are a Must for Churches Webinar
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Staff Lifestyle Agreements and Statements of Faith for your ministry aren't only best practice, we think they're a must! Join us as we discuss what they are, the risks of not having them in place, and our top tips for creating these essential documents for your organization.
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