If you don’t find what you need here, please contact the synod office via email or at 202-417-3678 so that we can connect you with the resources you need.
CONGREGATION LIFE RESOURCES
Call Process in Congregations – “Our pastor has resigned; What now?”
Vacancy Manual – A 40 page tool to guide congregations from pastoral vacancy to installation.
Candidacy – How does one become a pastor or other rostered leader?
Close as Act of Mission – How some congregations face a tough choice
Salary Guidelines – Compensation recommendations
Supply Preachers
FCTE – First Call Theological Education
Youth Protection Policy for Synod-sponsored Youth Events
Safe Church resources, including the synod Statement of Policy Regarding Sexual Misconduct by Members of the Clergy and Rostered Laypersons
FOUNDATIONAL DOCUMENTS
Constitution & Bylaws – Synod
Constitution & Bylaws – Model for Congregations – link to ELCA churchwide site
Mission Spending Plan of the synod
FORMS
Forms
2013 Statement of Intent
Treasurer Desk
SUPPORT
Global Ministry Assistance
GO Grants
Stewardship & Mission
Treasurer Desk