Diocesan Forms and Documents
Bishop's Visitation Information
Schedule. Bishop's Visitation Schedule - Download
Checklist. Before the visitation, complete a visitation checklist either online or by fillable pdf emailed to ejones@nwtdiocese.org.
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Bishop's Customary for Visitations - Download
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Visitation Checklist Online - Access
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Visitation Checklist PDF - Download
Visitation Report. After the visitation, a visitation report form must be completed either online or by filling in the spreadsheet and returning it to the Bishop's office (ejones@nwtdiocese.org)
Clergy Funeral Information Packet
Print. You may print a copy of the Diocese of Northwest Texas packet regarding funerals for clergy here. Please print on the document, keep one copy for yourself and send the original the Bishop's office for your file.
Fillable. You may print a copy of the Diocese of Northwest Texas FILLABLE packet regarding funerals for clergy here. This document should saved, typed onto, and scanned to the Bishop's office for your file.
Consent for Marriage after Divorce
Consent for Marriage after Divorce - Fillable PDF - Download
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Once you have downloaded the form, type in your responses, save the document and email to Elizabeth Jones in the Bishop's office (ejones@nwtdiocese.org).
Consent for Marriage after Divorce - PDF - Download
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Once you have downloaded the form, write in your responses and either scan and email to Elizabeth Jones in the Bishop's office (ejones@nwtdiocese.org) or put hard copy in the mail to her at 1802 Broadway, Lubbock, Texas 79401.
Name and Gender Change Policy
Guidelines for Policy on Amending Church Records for Name and Gender Changes - Download
Constitution and Canons
Diocese of Northwest Texas Constitution & Canons - Download
Episcopal Church Constitution & Canons - Access
Diocesan Convention Journals
Journal of the 58th Annual Diocesan Convention (2016) - Download
Journal of the 59th Annual Diocesan Convention (2017) - Download
Journal of the 60th Annual Diocesan Convention (2018) - Download
Journal of the 61st Annual Diocesan Convention (2019) - Download
Journal of the 62nd Annual Diocesan Convention (2020) - Download
Journal of the 63rd Annual Diocesan Convention (2021) - Download
Journal of tthe 64th Annual Diocese Convenion (2022) - Download
Journal of the 65th Annual Diocesan Convention (2023) - Download
Journal of the 66th Annual Diocesan Convention (2024) - Download
Journal of the 67th Anual Diocesan Convention (2025) - Download
Employment Forms
New Assignment Notice - Download
Employee Information Change Form - Download
Lay Pension Application (employee who works 1,000 hours or more are eligible) - Download
Medical Trust Application (employee who works 1,500 hours or more are eligible) - Download
Dental Insurance Application - Download
Guide to Clergy Benefits - Download
Financial Information and Forms
The IRS standard mileage rate for business travel has increased as of 7/1/2026. It is 76 cents per mile for the remainder of 2026.
Check Request Voucher - Download
Form I-9 - Download
Form W-4 - Download
Manual de métodos empresariales en asuntos eclesiásticos - Download
Manual of Business Methods & Church Affairs - Download
Meeting, Travel, and Continuing Education Reimbursement Form - Download
DNWT Committee Audit-Guidelines and Checklist -revised June 2026 - Download
Tax Resources from Church Pension Group - Download
Imputed Income Help Sheet - Download
Federal Reporting Requirements for Episcopal Churches, Schools, and Institutions - Download
Licensed Ministries Forms
License Renewal Request Form- Download
License Request Form - Download
Liturgical Resources
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer - Download
Medical and Dental Insurance
Medical and Dental Insurance Forms - Access
Ordination Information
For questions regarding an ordination, please contact Elizabeth Jones at 806.763.1370.
Customary for Ordinations - Download
Service Planning Worksheet - Download
Pension Forms
New Assignment Notice (Clergy) - Download
Report of Change in a Cleric's Assignment or Duties - Download
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