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. We've created a sample employee termination form for church leaders. This download includes: Download the form here. Church shall pay for Employee's benefits for ninety (90) Days following the Termination Date. A severance agreement usually includes information on severance pay, the continuation of benefits and details on the legal responsibilities of both parties. I joined TNPC last month; however, I still need to write the letter officially terminating my membership at my parents' Methodist Church.