Welcome to the Diocese of Central Florida's page for administrative resources. This section is designed to address diocesan financial matters and policy matters that concern our ministries and employees. These documents are in PDF format.

Administration

Contact Diocesan Administrator

2022 Diocese of Central Florida Audit Report

Commonly Requested Forms

Church Audit Procedures

2024 Compensation and Benefits

2024 Health and Dental Insurance

2024 Plans and Rates

2024 Health and Dental Plan Summaries

2024 Diocese of Central Florida Cafeteria Plan

IRS Standard Mileage Rate Allowance

  • 2024: 67 cents per mile
    • This optional business standard mileage rate is used to compute the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business use in lieu of tracking actual costs. This rate is also used as a benchmark by the federal government and many businesses to reimburse their employees for mileage.

Volunteer Mileage Rate

  • The rate for providing services for charitable organizations remains 14 cents a mile for 2024.

Policies and Procedures

Anti-Racism

Anti-Racism Information (PDF)
Anti-Racism Video Course
AntiRacism Training 2023 Training Booklet (DOCX)
AntiRacism Training 2023 Training Booklet (PDF)

Abuse Prevention

Policy for the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation of Adults 2023 Training Booklet (DOCX)
Policy for the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation of Adults 2023 Training Booklet (PDF)
Policy for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Church Workers 2023 Training Booklet (DOCX)
Policy for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Church Workers 2023 Training Booklet (PDF)
Policy for the Protection of Children and Youth from Abuse 2023 Training Booklet (DOCX)
Policy for the Protection of Children and Youth from Abuse 2023 Training Booklet (PDF)

Articles of Incorporation and Model Bylaws

Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws for a Parish
Bylaws for an Incorporated Mission
Bylaws for an Unincorporated Mission

Background Check Release Form

Conflicts of Interest Policy

DCF Conflicts of Interest Policy (PDF)

DCF Conflicts of Interest Policy (Word)

Constitution and Canons

The Episcopal Church Constitution and Canons 2022 - English--html

La Iglesia Episcopal Constitución y Cánones 2022 - Español--html

Diocese of Central Florida Constitution and Canons 2018

Disaster Plan for Congregations

Lay and Clergy Employee Benefits

Diocesan Policy regarding Lay and Clergy Benefits
Compensation and Benefits PowerPoint
General Convention Resolutions A138 and A177

Ministry

Lay Ministries

Lay Eucharistic Minister Application
Lay Eucharistic Visitor Application
Worship Leader Application
Guidelines for Eucharistic Ministers and Visitors
Guidelines for Licensed Lay Ministries
Licensed Lay Ministry (brochure)
Nomination Form for Licensed Lay Catechist
Nomination Form for Licensed Lay Preacher
Nomination Form for Licensed Lay Pastoral Leader

Ordained Ministries

Annual Report Form for Non-Parochial Priests
Application for Licensure (DOC)
Application for Licensure (PDF)
Clergy Personal Information Form
Code of Ethics for Clergy
Continuing Education Policy for Deacons and Priests

Ordination Process

Discernment

Discernment Process
Have You Ever Thought About Being a Priest or Deacon?
Call to Ministry workbook (PDF)
Call to Ministry workbook (DOC)
Orientation Packet for Parish Discernment Committee
Parish Internship and Work Learning Agreement

Background Checks and Testing

Authorization And Release Form 
Medical and Psychological Testing Information
Behavior Screening Questionnaire - BSQ
Life History Questionnaire
Medical Exam Report Form

Diaconate

What Are the Steps to Becoming a Deacon (brochure)
Nomination Form-Application for the Diaconate (PDF)
Nomination Form-Application for the Diaconate (DOC)
Rector and Vestry Endorsement Form for Discernment Process for Deacon
Vestry Endorsement for Candidacy (PDF)
Vestry Endorsement for Candidacy (DOC)
Vestry Endorsement for Ordination (PDF)
Vestry Endorsement for Ordination (DOC)

Priesthood

What Are the Steps to Becoming a Priest (brochure)
Nomination and Application Form for the Priesthood (PDF)
Nomination and Application Form for the Priesthood (DOC)
Application for Reception of clergy ordained by Bishops of Churches in Communion with this Church
Nom. and App. for Reception of clergy ordained by Bishops in Historic Succession (PDF)
Nom. and App. for Reception of clergy ordained by Bishops in Historic Succession (DOC)
Nom. and App. for Recep. of clergy ordained by Bishops not in Historic Succession (PDF)
Nom. and App. for Recep. of clergy ordained by Bishops not in Historic Succession (DOC)
Rector and Vestry Endorsement Form for Discernment Process - priest (PDF)
Rector and Vestry Endorsement Form for Discernment Process - priest (DOC)
Vestry Endorsement for Candidacy - priest (PDF)
Vestry Endorsement for Candidacy - priest (DOC)
Vestry Endorsement for Ordination as a Transitional Deacon (PDF)
Vestry Endorsement for Ordination as a Transitional Deacon (DOC)
Vestry Endorsement for Ordination as a Priest (PDF)
Vestry Endorsement for Ordination as a Priest (DOC)

Seminarians

Diocesan Financial Support Policy

Search Committee Resources

Vacancy and Search Procedures
Background Inquiry Release Form

Policies for Clergy and Congregations

Alcohol Policy
Counseling Assistance to Clergy and Families
Deanery Accounting Standards and Guidelines
Clergy Discretionary Fund Policy
Clergy Discretionary Fund Policy Checklist
Sabbatical Leave Guidelines
Vestry Certification for Risk Management and Anti-Racism

Sacramental Guidelines

Baptism, Conf., Reception, and Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows
Background Statement Regarding Christian Marriage
Declaration of Intention
Petition to the Bishop Regarding Judgment of Termination of a Marriage, Annulment, and-or Consent to Solemnize a Marriage after Divorce or Annulment
Customary for Episcopal Visit by the Bishop
Confirmation and Reception List