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Rostered Minister Reports and Congregational Parochial Reports
Church Finances
- Congregation Remittance Form 2020 (pdf)
- Tax Status and Exemptions (ELCA document) (includes 501(c)(3) status request how-to)
- ELCA Congregational Treasurer’s and Financial and Accounting_Guide (pdf)
- Region 1- ELCA Treasurer’s Handbook (pdf)
Compensation for all Rostered Ministers:
- 2020 Synod Compensation Guidelines (pdf)
- 2019 Synod Minister Compensation Guidelines (For ALL ministers- clergy and deacons) (pdf)
- How to complete a Pastor’s W-2 Form (pdf)
- Parish Nurse Compensation Guidelines (pdf)
Evaluation Tools for congregation and rostered leaders
Choose which option, if any, work for your ministry setting:
- Ministry and Leadership Review (2 pages)
- Evaluation Tools for congregation and rostered leaders (11 pages)
- Staff review process (2 pages)
Transition:
- 2020 Interim Ministry Practices (pdf)
- 2020 Interim Ministry Handbook (pdf)
- 2020 Call Manual (pdf)
Constitution:
- 2019 Amendments to the Model Constitution for Congregations
- 2017 Synod Constitution (pdf)
- 2016 ELCA Model Constitution for Congregations
Congregation Council
- Serving on your Church Council- roles and what’s expected (ELCA Resource) (pdf)
- Recommendations for Council Secretary (pdf)
- Congregational Treasurers’ and Bookkeepers’ Financial and Accounting Guide (pdf)
Social Media and Public Relations
Facebook Group for Congregational Marketing and Communications (pdf)
