How we steward our house

Clear, consistent practices that help every ministry serve people well as we grow.

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.

Seven areas of church life

Administration & Operations 7 documents

The shared systems that keep Overflow healthy, safe, and well-stewarded, from finances and facilities to safety and accessibility.

  • Financial Stewardship & Givingpublic
    How offerings are received, counted, and designated, with dual-control handling at every step.
    Policy
    Jan 2026
    Current
  • Facility Use & Rentalpublic
    Requesting and approving use of campus spaces by ministries and outside groups.
    Procedure
    Feb 2026
    Current
  • Records Retention & Data Privacyinternal
    How member and giving records are stored, protected, and retained over time.
    Policy
    Jan 2026
    Current
  • Volunteer Code of Conductpublic
    The shared commitments and conduct expectations for everyone who serves at Overflow.
    Standard
    Nov 2025
    Current
  • Campus Safety & Security Planinternal
    How we keep gatherings safe, including the safety team and emergency response overview.
    Policy
    Mar 2026
    Current
  • Accessibility & Accommodationpublic
    Our commitment to welcoming and accommodating every guest and member.
    Policy
    Sep 2025
    Current
  • Expense & Reimbursementinternal
    How ministry leaders request budget and submit expenses for reimbursement.
    Procedure
    Jan 2026
    In Review
Apostolic 5 documents

Sending and building. The pioneering work of launching new ministries, equipping initiatives, and Kingdom expansion.

  • New Ministry Launchinternal
    How a new initiative is proposed, evaluated, resourced, and commissioned.
    Procedure
    Feb 2026
    Current
  • Event Planning & Approvalinternal
    Steps and lead times for planning, approving, and resourcing a church event.
    Procedure
    Jan 2026
    Current
  • Overflow Academy Enrollment & Conductpublic
    Enrollment, participation, and conduct standards for Academy programs.
    Policy
    Mar 2026
    Current
  • Overflow Athletics Participation & Conductpublic
    Eligibility, sportsmanship, and conduct expectations for athletics participants.
    Standard
    Sep 2025
    Current
  • Fine Arts Program Standardspublic
    Participation and presentation standards for Overflow Fine Arts offerings.
    Standard
    Oct 2025
    Current
Evangelistic 4 documents

Local and global missions. How Overflow carries the gospel beyond our walls and partners with the wider church.

  • Mission Trip Participation & Safetypublic
    Application, preparation, and safety standards for domestic and foreign trips.
    Procedure
    Mar 2026
    Current
  • Missionary Support & Accountabilityinternal
    How supported missionaries are vetted, funded, and kept accountable.
    Policy
    Jan 2026
    Current
  • Local Outreach Partnership Standardspublic
    Criteria for partnering with local mission organizations and ministries.
    Standard
    Oct 2025
    Current
  • Service Day Volunteer Screeninginternal
    Screening and orientation for volunteers serving at community events.
    Procedure
    Feb 2026
    New
Life Stage 6 documents

Every age, well cared for. Our protection and care standards across NextGen, students, men, and women.

  • Child & Youth Protectionpublic
    Our comprehensive commitment to protecting children and students at Overflow.
    Policy
    Jan 2026
    Current
  • Volunteer Background Check & Screeningpublic
    Screening, references, and approval required for everyone serving minors.
    Procedure
    Jan 2026
    Current
  • Secure Check-In & Pickuppublic
    Matched-tag check-in and secure pickup for every child, every Sunday.
    Procedure
    Feb 2026
    Current
  • Two-Adult Safe Environment Standardpublic
    The two-adult rule and visibility standards in every kids and youth space.
    Standard
    Nov 2025
    Current
  • Incident & Injury Reportinginternal
    How injuries and incidents are documented and communicated to parents.
    Procedure
    Oct 2025
    Current
  • Student Ministry Trip & Permissionpublic
    Permissions, ratios, and safety standards for student trips and events.
    Policy
    Mar 2026
    Current
Prophetic 4 documents

Worship, creative arts, and production. Stewarding the presence of God and the prophetic voice in our gatherings.

  • Worship Team Audition & Onboardingpublic
    How musicians and vocalists audition, onboard, and join the Sunday rotation.
    Procedure
    Feb 2026
    Current
  • Prophetic Ministry Guidelinespublic
    How prophetic words are shared, weighed, and stewarded in community.
    Policy
    Jan 2026
    Current
  • Tech & Production Standardsinternal
    Operating standards for sound, lighting, and broadcast production.
    Standard
    Nov 2025
    Current
  • Creative Content & Copyright (CCLI)internal
    Licensing and proper use of music, media, and creative assets.
    Policy
    Dec 2025
    Current
Shepherding 5 documents

Care and connection. How we welcome guests, walk people into membership and community, and offer prayer and care.

  • First-Time Guest Welcomepublic
    How we greet, connect with, and follow up with first-time guests.
    Procedure
    Jan 2026
    Current
  • Membership Pathwaypublic
    The steps from attending to becoming a committed member of Overflow.
    Policy
    Feb 2026
    Current
  • Missional Community Guidelinespublic
    Expectations and rhythms for Missional Community leaders and groups.
    Standard
    Oct 2025
    Current
  • Requesting Prayer & Carepublic
    How anyone can request prayer or pastoral care, and what to expect next.
    Procedure
    Mar 2026
    Current
  • Care Confidentiality Commitmentpublic
    Our promise of confidentiality in care, and the limits required by law.
    Policy
    Jan 2026
    Current
Teaching 4 documents

Sound doctrine, well delivered. The standards behind our preaching, writing, publishing, and communication.

  • Guest Speaker Invitation & Vettinginternal
    How guest speakers are invited, vetted, and confirmed before they teach.
    Procedure
    Feb 2026
    Current
  • Doctrinal Content Reviewpublic
    How teaching and published content is checked against our statement of faith.
    Policy
    Jan 2026
    Current
  • Publishing & Copyrightinternal
    Standards for publishing, attribution, and use of Overflow-produced content.
    Policy
    Nov 2025
    Current
  • Communications & Social Media Standardsinternal
    Voice, conduct, and approval flow for official church communications.
    Standard
    Dec 2025
    In Review

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.

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Or reach the church office at (813) 661-2273.