Resources

Sharing resources is another way in which
we walk together in this synod. Whether you
use one of the many reference tools offered
by the Synod Resource Center to enrich your
worship service, or need a quick answer to
a tax question, we are here to help.

Call Process

Call ProcessFrom saying farewell
to a pastor to beginning strong with a new one, we help you through
the call process. Learn
about the different stages of the process and find valuable resources.

Learn about the call process.

Get Ministry Site Profile form.

Congregations Seeking Rostered Leaders

There are several congregations which are without regularly called pastoral leadership and are in an interim period. The congregations vary greatly during the interim time from newly vacant to call extended.

View openings.

Pulpit Supply

Pastors are available for short-term preaching when a regularly called pastor is absent from worship.

View the pulpit supply guidelines.

View the Supply Pastors List

Presentations

The following presentations were given at synod sponsored events. You are welcome to distribute this information or use this content in your own publications with appropriate acknowledgement to the author.

"Getting the Message Out," 2011 Fall Ministry Retreat - Kristin Wiersma

"Media Reformation," 2011 Fall Ministry Retreat - Hans Wiersma

"Quid Pro Quo," 2011Winter Theological Event - Rev. Nate Aaseng, St. John's, Eau Claire

"For the Sake of Mission," Walking Together, A Congregational Resource Event 2010 - Bishop Pederson

"Hope, Renewal, and Re-Rooting," Walking Together: A Congregational Resource Event 2011 - Bishop Pederson

"Moving Back Into the Neighborhood," Walking Together: A Congregational Resource Event 2011 - Scott Anderson, Wisconsin Council of Churches

"The Church Has Left the Building," Synod Assembly 2011 - Bishop Pederson

"Youth Ministry at the Crossroads," 2011 discipleship training notes provided by Kristin Hildebrand

For Rostered Leaders

View 2012 compensation standards.
View 2011 compensation standards.
View 2012 compensation worksheet.
Get Rostered Leader Profile form for mobility.

View Annual Report to the Bishop.

View health and wellness information.
View mandatory reporting information.

Bishop's Toolkit for Sexuality Discussion

Documents that you may find helpful as a follow up to decisions at the 2009 Churchwide Assembly.

View documents.

Synod Resource Center

Looking for a book, video, Bible study or worship resources? The Synod Resource Center can help! You can visit the center at 1005 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire, and browse through the many resources housed there or you can access files electronically. Either way, you will find a wealth of information to meet your needs.

Learn about the Synod Resource Center.
View Resource Center anniversary brochure.
View Resource Center bulletin inserts.

Administrative Resources

Are you having trouble finding documents for financial reports? Do you need to update your software in your church's office? Search through the links below:

View Synod Directory (Password is required to access this information)

View Mission Planning Guide: Beyond Our Doors

View Bishop's Christmas Message 2011

View Christmas Message (TEXT ONLY)

View Bishop Pederson's Annual Message to Congregations

ELCA Cover for Annual Report

View information about Wisconsin's Concealed Carry Law

View Annual Congregation Report.

Report congregation statistics online.

View finance resources for treasurers and bookkeepers.

Learn about administrative software.

Learn about updating your constitution.

Learn about legal and tax issues.

Learn how to finance your capital building project.

View Mission Support Remittance Form.

View Mission Support Statement of Intent Form

View Synod Constitution

 

Records Management

To keep important items secure, a church must take several measures to protect itself. Learn different ways to help secure your church.

Learn about records management.

Learn about insurance and risk management.

View congregational archive guidelines.

Safety Tips

Nothing is more heartbreaking than knowing a child was abused. Background checks are essential to protecting a child in your congregation from a potentially threatening situation.

Learn about child abuse prevention

Learn how to do a background check.