Personnel Policies of Zion Lutheran Church + Davenport, Iowa Adopted by Zion’s Congregational Council: April 17, 2023

Employees, please print and sign this acknowledgement form and return it to Pastor Clark

Personnel Policies - Employee Acknowledgement Form.pdf

1. Introduction

1.1 Welcome

Welcome to Zion Lutheran Church! We are pleased that you have joined our staff. We hope you will find your job challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding, and we pray for your success. We believe each employee contributes to this church’s ministry and mission, and we hope you will take pride in being a co-worker in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Please read these policies carefully. We have tried to anticipate questions you may have about your benefits and opportunities as well as our policies and procedures. Do not hesitate to raise any questions you may have.

1.2 About Zion Lutheran Church

Zion Lutheran Church was organized in 1862 by German Lutheran immigrants.

Zion is a congregation of the Southeastern Iowa Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, or ELCA.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is part of the universal Church of Christ. The Church is a people created by God in Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, called and sent to bear witness to God’s creative, redeeming, and sanctifying activity in the world. All power in the Church belongs to our Lord Jesus Christ, its head. All actions of the Church are to be carried out under Christ’s rule and authority.

The leaders and staff of Zion are guided by the following statements of mission and core values.

Zion’s mission statement

“Growing in faith, reaching out in love.”

Zion’s Core Values and Guiding Principle’s

  1. Pray first. Pray always. Expect God to answer prayer generously.
  2. Honor God by following Jesus’ example of compassion. For example, forgive and share like Jesus.
  3. We’re in it together with God and each other. Prioritize community and relationship.
  4. Be bold and courageous and open to change in pursuing God’s mission. Don’t give up. Expect pushback and resistance.