Resources for Congregations
Leadership Development
Are you an adult who wants to go deeper in learning about their faith? The Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota Conferences can suggest learning opportunities. Look under the “Continuing Education” category on our calendar to see more opportunities.
UCC seminaries offer classes for audit or certificate programs:
You may also explore these opportunities:
Legal Questions and Answers
New to the Conferences? Not sure about how the law impacts your ministry? Here are a few tips we have compiled to help out. Click on your conference to read more.
- Iowa Conference
- Nebraska Conference (not available at this time)
- South Dakota Conference (not available at this time)
Facing Your Church Building's Uncertain Future
The Church Building & Loan Fund has provided resources in a variety of formats to help churches in structural transition.
Pastor Compensation
Salary and benefit guidelines for clergy in the Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota Conferences of the UCC are reviewed and approved annually. These are guidelines approved by the 2024 annual meetings for the year 2025:
Behavioral Covenants
A document to help foster healthy behaviors and relationships in congregations
Pulpit Supply List
A list of people interested in serving as guest preachers for UCC churches
Designations
Strengthen your ministry’s mission and show your community what you value
UCC Partners
Information on the insurance board, pension board, and other UCC partners
Worship Resources
Resources for you to bring into your worship services (music, litrugy, etc)