Church Presbytery Document

CHURCH PRESBYTERY AGREEMENT

This Presbytery Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of Effective Date: by and between:

Presbytery Name:    Presbytery Address:

Service Provider Name:    Provider Address:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Presbytery oversees the administration, discipline, and support of congregations and ministers within its jurisdiction and requires certain services in furtherance of its ecclesiastical and administrative responsibilities; and

WHEREAS, the Service Provider represents that it has the necessary qualifications, personnel, and experience to provide the services described in this Agreement and agrees to perform such services in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, the Presbytery and the Service Provider desire to set forth the terms by which the Provider will render services to the Presbytery and any affiliated congregations as specified below.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Provider shall perform the services described above in a professional manner consistent with customary standards in the Provider's field and with the doctrines, polity, and reasonable directions of the Presbytery where ecclesiastical matters are implicated.

PAYMENT TERMS

All invoices submitted by the Provider shall be due Net days from receipt. Late payments shall incur a late fee of % per month on the unpaid balance, or the maximum permitted by law, whichever is less.

Reimbursable expenses shall be pre-approved in writing by the Presbytery and limited to $ per event unless otherwise authorized.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall commence on Start Date: and shall continue until End Date: unless earlier terminated as provided herein.

Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon written notice delivered at least days prior to the effective termination date.

The Presbytery may terminate this Agreement for cause immediately upon written notice if the Provider materially breaches this Agreement, engages in misconduct affecting the Presbytery, or fails to comply with required background checks, child protection policies, or other safeguarding obligations where applicable.

CONFIDENTIALITY

The parties acknowledge that in the performance of this Agreement each may have access to confidential information of the other. "Confidential Information" means non-public information that is marked confidential or would reasonably be understood to be confidential given its nature.

The receiving party shall (a) use Confidential Information only for the purposes of performing this Agreement; (b) restrict disclosure to employees, contractors, or agents who have a need to know and who are bound to protect confidentiality; and (c) exercise at least the same degree of care to protect Confidential Information as it uses for its own confidential information but in no event less than reasonable care. The obligations of confidentiality shall survive termination for a period of years, except as otherwise required by law.

INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION

The Provider shall maintain general liability and professional liability insurance in amounts customary for the services provided and shall provide proof of insurance upon request. The Provider shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Presbytery, its officers, agents, and congregations from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, or expenses arising out of the Provider's negligent acts, omissions, or willful misconduct in performing services under this Agreement, except to the extent caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Presbytery.

COMPLIANCE WITH DOCTRINAL AND SAFEGUARDING REQUIREMENTS

The Provider agrees to comply with the Presbytery's doctrines, polity, and any safeguarding, background-check, and child-protection policies applicable to persons performing services for congregations. Where conflicts arise between secular law and ecclesiastical directives, the parties shall confer in good faith to resolve such conflicts consistent with applicable law.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where federal law is dispositive.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any attachments or written exhibits executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, and negotiations, whether oral or written. No amendment or modification shall be binding unless made in writing and signed by duly authorized representatives of both parties.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

The parties acknowledge and agree that any approval required by Presbytery governing bodies shall be obtained in accordance with applicable rules and that this Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement by their duly authorized representatives.

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