Churches should consider using a severance agreement when a decision is made to dismiss an employee. This legal memorandum provides guidance regarding whether, when, and how severance pay may be provided to church employees who are terminated from church.NOTE: The following termination agreement is a very basic template for churches and pastors to use strictly as a resource. A severance agreement is a contract that an employer may ask an employee to sign when they are terminated from a job. Final Paycheck Acknowledgement. We've created a sample employee termination form for church leaders. This download includes: Download the form here. The following guide will walk you through the essentials of creating a compliant and effective termination letter, ensuring you protect your business. Benefits Office prior to final pay date. Understanding separation and release agreements that can protect your business from litigation with important waivers, or impact your career and future.