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

From 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.

Congregational Vacancies

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 vacancies.

Pulpit Supply

Pastors and authorized lay ministers are available for short-term preaching should a regularly called pastor be absent from worship. Required remuneration: $110 for a single worship service, $130 for two services, $140 for three; these rates apply to multiple point parishes as well as one point congregations. In addition, round trip mileage reimbursement at the current IRS rate is required (.50 cents for 2010).

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.

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

For Rostered Leaders

View compensation standards.
View compensation worksheet.
View salary spreadsheet (Excel).
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.

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 to

View Bishop Pederson's Annual Report to Congregations.

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

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.