Resources and Documents

Bishops

Choosing a Bishop - Includes items to consider when choosing a new bishop. A Leader's Guide is also available.
Financial Forms - Forms and Information for Synodical Treasurers and Bookkeepers.
Synod Transition Checklist

Assignment Process - [formerly known as the First Call process] forms, schedule and information about the process
Assistants/Associates to Synod Bishops Information Form
I-9 Forms & Information
Congregational Mission Profile Information - Information on the process along with downloadable forms for congregations to complete.
Essays on the Ministry of Word and Sacrament - used by the Conference of Bishops as study the ministry of Word and Sacrament - Ordained and Authorized Lay Ministry in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Financial Forms - Forms and Information for Synodical Treasurers and Bookkeepers.
Mobility Information for Rostered Ordained Leaders
Mobility Information for Rostered Lay Leaders
Partner Synod Program
Synod Administration - Office of the Secretary
Records Management Guidelines for Synods - ELCA Record Management Guidelines for Synods.
Search for Assistants/Associates to Synod Bishops
Synod Assembly Forms

Average Worship Attendance - report changes as well as access to demographic information related to your synod and congregation.
Clergy Age Reports by Synods
Synod Trend Reports