2026 Stipend and Supernannuation
The BUV recommended Stipend and Superannuation provides recommendation Stipend and Superannuation amounts for Pastors. It is updated annually and approved at the October’s Assembly meeting and should be read in conjunction with the Guidelines for Healthy Church/Pastor Relationships. Click here to download the Stipend and Superannuation recommendations
Membership Fee
All BUV member churches are required to share in the financial cost of BUV Support Hub mission and ministry services through an annual membership fee. The Membership Fee is directed towards the BUV operating budget to help cover services and resources provided to member churches and agencies. The BUV Support Hub is here to support our churches through our different departments (Office of the DoMM, Pastoral Leadership & Support Development, Communications, Church […]
Be Safe
Be SAFE is a free system BUV have developed to help churches manage their Essential Safety Measures (ESM) and Duty of Care Compliance. It also has a module called Housekeeping. For Church Sign Up or to Log in go to Be SAFE This link also has training video and getting started instructions Essential Safety Measures (ESM) The requirements are based on the […]
Statement of Understanding
The Statement of Understanding is a key document that supports healthy and sustainable Church leadership. It outlines the agreed terms between a Church and its Pastor—covering stipend, working conditions, responsibilities, and mutual expectations. Aligned with BUV Guidelines for Healthy Church/Pastor Relationships, it provides clarity, accountability, and care for both pastors and congregations. The pastor will […]
BUV Incorporation Act 1930
Fair work information statement
Do you give all new employees a copy of the Fair Work Information Statement? All employers are required to give it to every new employee so they are aware of their entitlements. Fair Work has recently updated the Fair Work Information Statement, so make sure you’re providing the new version. Click here for more information
Treasurers Resources
As a treasurer, you are responsible for overseeing the financial management of your church and assisting in financial reporting to the church and external entities. Saward Dawson has provided an interactive Treasurers handbook with the duties and responsibilities as a treasurer, such as property and trust management, GST and income tax, employer obligations and financial […]
Data and Document Retention Guidelines
Church document retention is important to understand the history of a church. As apart of the Victorian Baptist Historical Society (hyperlink), the BUV archives collect and records historical church minutes, annual reports and financial statements, special events, architectural plans, photographs and marriage registers etc. Please contact our archivist Marita Munro at archives@buv.com.au for all archive […]
Recommended Fees for Visiting Preachers, Weddings and Funerals
The follow advisory guide is for Pastors and Churches for any fees payable related to visiting preachers, and individuals conducting or helping with weddings and funerals. This guide also considers reimbursement of travel costs, and musician and other fees. These fees are applicable from 1 January 2025. Click here to download