Clear, consistent practices that help every ministry serve people well as we grow.
Why This Matters
Good order serves good ministry
A healthy church writes down how it operates. Clear policies and procedures protect the people we serve, free our volunteers to lead with confidence, and steward what God has entrusted to us with integrity.
Below is a directory of our policies and procedures, organized by the areas of church life that reflect how Overflow is built. Each one is reviewed regularly by ministry leadership so that what we practice on a Sunday matches what we promise.
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Seven areas of church life
Shepherding2 documents▼
Care and connection. How we welcome guests, walk people into membership and community, and offer prayer and care.
DocumentTypeLast ReviewedStatus
Membership Path (Overflow 101)
The path from first interest into membership: a gentle nurture loop, the single-session Overflow 101 class, a pastoral interview, public recognition, and a step into community with optional 201/301/401 formation.
Procedure
Jun 2026
In Review
First-Time Guest Welcome & Follow-Up
A five-step Sunday welcome plus a three-touch follow-up (Monday text, Wednesday video, Friday pastoral invitation) that greets every first-time guest and follows up warmly, closing active outreach around day 14.
Procedure
Jul 2026
Adopted
Living Documents
Reviewed, and open to your input
These policies are reviewed on a regular cycle by the ministry leaders who own them. If you have a question about one, or something you think should be added or clarified, we would love to hear it.
