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Guest Speaker Agreement

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Inviting a guest speaker without a signed agreement is where honourable intentions and awkward misunderstandings collide. This agreement sets expectations clearly on both sides — so your visiting minister arrives prepared, your congregation is protected, and everyone parts well.

# Guest Speaker Agreement **[CHURCH_NAME]** **Effective Date of Agreement:** [EVENT_DATE] **Event/Service:** [EVENT_NAME] --- This agreement is entered into between: **Host Church:** [CHURCH_NAME], represented by [HOST_CONTACT_NAME] ([HOST_CONTACT_EMAIL]) **Guest Speaker:** [SPEAKER_NAME] of [SPEAKER_MINISTRY_ORG] --- ## 1. Engagement Details | Item | Details | |------|--------| | **Event Name** | [EVENT_NAME] | | **Date(s)** | [EVENT_DATE] | | **Time(s)** | [EVENT_TIME] | | **Venue** | [VENUE_NAME], [VENUE_ADDRESS] | | **Expected Audience** | [AUDIENCE_SIZE] | | **Session Format** | [SESSION_FORMAT] | | **Allocated Speaking Time** | [SPEAKING_DURATION] minutes | | **Sound Check / Arrival Time** | [ARRIVAL_TIME] | --- ## 2. Theological Alignment ### 2.1 Statement of Faith [CHURCH_NAME] holds to the following doctrinal positions: [CHURCH_DOCTRINAL_POSITION]. Guest speakers are expected to minister in alignment with these convictions. By signing this agreement, the guest speaker confirms that they: 1. Are in agreement with the foundational doctrines stated above 2. Will not teach content that contradicts or undermines the church's theological position 3. Will not promote a specific denominational agenda inconsistent with the host church's ethos ### 2.2 Content Expectations We ask that the guest speaker's message: 1. Be grounded in Scripture and consistent with orthodox Christian faith 2. Be appropriate for the audience demographic (see Section 1) 3. Avoid controversial political commentary unless agreed in advance 4. Refrain from promoting personal products, books, or ministry offerings without prior agreement 5. Reflect grace, truth, and pastoral sensitivity ### 2.3 Pre-Event Communication The guest speaker agrees to: - Confirm the topic/sermon title with [HOST_CONTACT_NAME] by [TOPIC_CONFIRMATION_DEADLINE] - Provide a brief biographical statement for introduction purposes by [BIO_SUBMISSION_DEADLINE] - Communicate any significant changes to content at the earliest opportunity --- ## 3. Honorarium ### 3.1 Speaker Honorarium [CHURCH_NAME] will provide an honorarium of **[HONORARIUM_AMOUNT]** as an expression of honour and gratitude for the speaker's ministry. Payment will be made: - **Method:** [PAYMENT_METHOD] - **Timing:** [PAYMENT_TIMING] - **Account details required by:** [ACCOUNT_DETAILS_DEADLINE] ### 3.2 Tax The speaker is responsible for their own income tax obligations. [CHURCH_NAME] will provide documentation of the honorarium payment upon request. --- ## 4. Travel and Accommodation ### 4.1 Travel ☐ [CHURCH_NAME] will cover travel expenses up to [TRAVEL_LIMIT] ☐ [CHURCH_NAME] will book and pay for travel directly ☐ The speaker is responsible for their own travel arrangements If applicable: Economy class flights will be covered. Business class requires prior approval. ### 4.2 Accommodation ☐ [CHURCH_NAME] will provide accommodation at [ACCOMMODATION_DETAILS] ☐ [CHURCH_NAME] will cover accommodation costs up to [ACCOMMODATION_LIMIT] per night ☐ The speaker is responsible for their own accommodation ### 4.3 Meals [CHURCH_NAME] will provide meals on [MEAL_ARRANGEMENT] basis. ### 4.4 Expense Claims All travel and accommodation expenses must be supported by receipts and submitted to [HOST_CONTACT_NAME] within [EXPENSE_SUBMISSION_DAYS] days of the event. --- ## 5. Recording and Streaming Rights ### 5.1 Video and Audio Recording By signing this agreement, the guest speaker grants [CHURCH_NAME] permission to: ☐ Audio record the session for internal use ☐ Video record the session for internal use ☐ Publish audio recording to the church podcast ☐ Publish video recording to the church YouTube channel ☐ Livestream the session to [STREAMING_PLATFORMS] ☐ Share recordings on social media platforms The speaker retains the right to use the recording for their own ministry purposes. ### 5.2 Restrictions (if applicable) [RECORDING_RESTRICTIONS] ### 5.3 Copyright The content of the message remains the intellectual property of the guest speaker. [CHURCH_NAME] is granted a non-exclusive licence to use recordings as stated above. Commercial exploitation of the recording by [CHURCH_NAME] (beyond church ministry) is not permitted without separate agreement. --- ## 6. Cancellation Terms ### 6.1 Cancellation by [CHURCH_NAME] - Cancellation more than [CHURCH_CANCEL_NOTICE] days before the event: No honorarium due; reasonable expenses incurred to date reimbursed - Cancellation within [CHURCH_CANCEL_NOTICE] days of the event: [LATE_CANCEL_COMPENSATION] honorarium and all confirmed expenses paid ### 6.2 Cancellation by Guest Speaker - Cancellation more than [SPEAKER_CANCEL_NOTICE] days before the event: No honorarium; speaker liable for costs directly caused by late notice if applicable - Cancellation within [SPEAKER_CANCEL_NOTICE] days: Speaker agrees to assist [CHURCH_NAME] in sourcing an appropriate replacement ### 6.3 Force Majeure Neither party will be in breach of this agreement for events beyond reasonable control (illness, natural disaster, government restriction). In such cases, parties will work in good faith to reschedule. --- ## 7. Code of Conduct The guest speaker agrees to: 1. Conduct themselves with integrity and Christlikeness throughout their visit 2. Respect the culture and values of [CHURCH_NAME] 3. Honour the authority of the host leadership 4. Avoid any conduct that would bring the church or the gospel into disrepute 5. Not solicit financial donations from the congregation beyond what has been agreed with leadership Any breach of these conduct expectations may result in removal from the platform and cancellation of the honorarium. --- ## 8. Liability [CHURCH_NAME] holds public liability insurance. The guest speaker participates at their own risk for activities outside of scheduled ministry sessions. [CHURCH_NAME] is not responsible for the guest speaker's personal property. --- ## 9. Agreement Both parties agree to the terms set out in this Guest Speaker Agreement. **Host Church Representative:** **Name:** _________________________ **Date:** _____________ **Signature:** _________________________ **Role:** [HOST_CONTACT_NAME] --- **Guest Speaker:** **Name:** _________________________ **Date:** _____________ **Signature:** _________________________ **Ministry / Organisation:** _________________________
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# Guest Speaker Agreement

**[CHURCH_NAME]** **Effective Date of Agreement:** [EVENT_DATE] **Event/Service:** [EVENT_NAME] --- This agreement is entered into between: **Host Church:** [CHURCH_NAME], represented by [HOST_CONTACT_NAME] ([HOST_CONTACT_EMAIL]) **Guest Speaker:** [SPEAKER_NAME] of [SPEAKER_MINISTRY_ORG] ---

1. Engagement Details

| Item | Details | |------|--------| | **Event Name** | [EVENT_NAME] | | **Date(s)** | [EVENT_DATE] | | **Time(s)** | [EVENT_TIME] | | **Venue** | [VENUE_NAME], [VENUE_ADDRESS] | | **Expected Audience** | [AUDIENCE_SIZE] | | **Session Format** | [SESSION_FORMAT] | | **Allocated Speaking Time** | [SPEAKING_DURATION] minutes | | **Sound Check / Arrival Time** | [ARRIVAL_TIME] | ---

2. Theological Alignment

### 2.1 Statement of Faith [CHURCH_NAME] holds to the following doctrinal positions: [CHURCH_DOCTRINAL_POSITION]. Guest speakers are expected to minister in alignment with these convictions. By signing this agreement, the guest speaker confirms that they: 1. Are in agreement with the foundational doctrines stated above 2. Will not teach content that contradicts or undermines the church's theological position 3. Will not promote a specific denominational agenda inconsistent with the host church's ethos ### 2.2 Content Expectations We ask that the guest speaker's message: 1. Be grounded in Scripture and consistent with orthodox Christian faith 2. Be appropriate for the audience demographic (see Section 1) 3. Avoid controversial political commentary unless agreed in advance 4. Refrain from promoting personal products, books, or ministry offerings without prior agreement 5. Reflect grace, truth, and pastoral sensitivity ### 2.3 Pre-Event Communication The guest speaker agrees to: - Confirm the topic/sermon title with [HOST_CONTACT_NAME] by [TOPIC_CONFIRMATION_DEADLINE] - Provide a brief biographical statement for introduction purposes by [BIO_SUBMISSION_DEADLINE] - Communicate any significant changes to content at the earliest opportunity ---

3. Honorarium

### 3.1 Speaker Honorarium [CHURCH_NAME] will provide an honorarium of **[HONORARIUM_AMOUNT]** as an expression of honour and gratitude for the speaker's ministry. Payment will be made: - **Method:** [PAYMENT_METHOD] - **Timing:** [PAYMENT_TIMING] - **Account details required by:** [ACCOUNT_DETAILS_DEADLINE] ### 3.2 Tax The speaker is responsible for their own income tax obligations. [CHURCH_NAME] will provide documentation of the honorarium payment upon request. ---

4. Travel and Accommodation

### 4.1 Travel ☐ [CHURCH_NAME] will cover travel expenses up to [TRAVEL_LIMIT] ☐ [CHURCH_NAME] will book and pay for travel directly ☐ The speaker is responsible for their own travel arrangements If applicable: Economy class flights will be covered. Business class requires prior approval. ### 4.2 Accommodation ☐ [CHURCH_NAME] will provide accommodation at [ACCOMMODATION_DETAILS] ☐ [CHURCH_NAME] will cover accommodation costs up to [ACCOMMODATION_LIMIT] per night ☐ The speaker is responsible for their own accommodation ### 4.3 Meals [CHURCH_NAME] will provide meals on [MEAL_ARRANGEMENT] basis. ### 4.4 Expense Claims All travel and accommodation expenses must be supported by receipts and submitted to [HOST_CONTACT_NAME] within [EXPENSE_SUBMISSION_DAYS] days of the event. ---

5. Recording and Streaming Rights

### 5.1 Video and Audio Recording By signing this agreement, the guest speaker grants [CHURCH_NAME] permission to: ☐ Audio record the session for internal use ☐ Video record the session for internal use ☐ Publish audio recording to the church podcast ☐ Publish video recording to the church YouTube channel ☐ Livestream the session to [STREAMING_PLATFORMS] ☐ Share recordings on social media platforms The speaker retains the right to use the recording for their own ministry purposes. ### 5.2 Restrictions (if applicable) [RECORDING_RESTRICTIONS] ### 5.3 Copyright The content of the message remains the intellectual property of the guest speaker. [CHURCH_NAME] is granted a non-exclusive licence to use recordings as stated above. Commercial exploitation of the recording by [CHURCH_NAME] (beyond church ministry) is not permitted without separate agreement. ---

6. Cancellation Terms

### 6.1 Cancellation by [CHURCH_NAME] - Cancellation more than [CHURCH_CANCEL_NOTICE] days before the event: No honorarium due; reasonable expenses incurred to date reimbursed - Cancellation within [CHURCH_CANCEL_NOTICE] days of the event: [LATE_CANCEL_COMPENSATION] honorarium and all confirmed expenses paid ### 6.2 Cancellation by Guest Speaker - Cancellation more than [SPEAKER_CANCEL_NOTICE] days before the event: No honorarium; speaker liable for costs directly caused by late notice if applicable - Cancellation within [SPEAKER_CANCEL_NOTICE] days: Speaker agrees to assist [CHURCH_NAME] in sourcing an appropriate replacement ### 6.3 Force Majeure Neither party will be in breach of this agreement for events beyond reasonable control (illness, natural disaster, government restriction). In such cases, parties will work in good faith to reschedule. ---

7. Code of Conduct

The guest speaker agrees to: 1. Conduct themselves with integrity and Christlikeness throughout their visit 2. Respect the culture and values of [CHURCH_NAME] 3. Honour the authority of the host leadership 4. Avoid any conduct that would bring the church or the gospel into disrepute 5. Not solicit financial donations from the congregation beyond what has been agreed with leadership Any breach of these conduct expectations may result in removal from the platform and cancellation of the honorarium. ---

8. Liability

[CHURCH_NAME] holds public liability insurance. The guest speaker participates at their own risk for activities outside of scheduled ministry sessions. [CHURCH_NAME] is not responsible for the guest speaker's personal property. ---

9. Agreement

Both parties agree to the terms set out in this Guest Speaker Agreement. **Host Church Representative:** **Name:** _________________________ **Date:** _____________ **Signature:** _________________________ **Role:** [HOST_CONTACT_NAME] --- **Guest Speaker:** **Name:** _________________________ **Date:** _____________ **Signature:** _________________________ **Ministry / Organisation:** _________________________

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