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. The. Church Clerk shall fill out a membership card for each new member with full information. We've created a sample employee termination form for church leaders. It gives you practical information on topics like medical care, payments, and the role of the court, and also provides guidance on areas like welcoming a child,. • Accumulated Sick Leave Pay (subject to union contract or written policy). • Severance Pay (subject to union contract or written policy). A severance agreement usually includes information on severance pay, the continuation of benefits and details on the legal responsibilities of both parties.