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ELCA Regional Archives
ELCA Sexual Boundary Violations – Full Report
ELCA Sexual Boundary Violations – Assessment for Synods
Sample Policy for Congregations on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Abuse
ELCA Coaching Ministry
Brief Guide for Archives of Congregations
Frequently Asked Questions about Candidacy
Application for Reinstatement to the Roster
Personal Financial Worksheet
Reinstatement Checklist
Candidatura Planificacion de Sus Finanzas para el Seminario
Candidatura Approval Essay (Spanish)
Congregational Application for an Intern
Congregational Registration Form (Communal Discernment)
Congregational Support for Candidates at a Seminary
Report of Internship/Report of Faculty (Form D)
Sample Entrance Decision
Sample Endorsement Decision for Candidacy
Sample Approval Decision for Candidacy (Form E)
Application for Registration as a Psychological Consultant
Entrance Information Form
Recommendation form Endorsement Panel Interview
TEEM Competencies Assessment Panel Report Form
Theological Review Panel Report (TRP)
Initial Interview Report Synodical /Multi-Synodical Candidacy Committee (Appendix C)
Psychological Evaluation Report Summary
Synod Financial Support for Seminary Students
Bishop Election - Prayer Resources DOC
Sexual Boundary Violations - Executive Summary
Bishops Relational Agreement
Handbook for planning the Installation of a Bishop in ELCA synods
2024 Toolkit for Synod Bishop Elections PDF
Suggested Readings
Getting Started With Your Synod Guidebook Guide
Ecclessiastical Ballot for Vice President
Sharing Resources in Ministry
Criminal Justice Interactive Study Guide
Guidelines for Keeping Insurance Records
Companion Synod Handbook English
Companion Synod Handbook Spanish
Fiscal Year 2014 Mission Support
Unaccompanied Minors
ELCA Style Guide
Compensation and Benefits for a Pastor Form
Recommendations For Synod Secretaries
Nonprofits and Embezzlement
Joint Statement on EPA's Rules: Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions
A Message of Solidarity with the Church in South Sudan
Legal Separate Incorporation
Bishop Election - Affirmation of Ministry Re-election DOC