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ELCA Resource Center

Welcome to the downloadable resources web page of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

If you're interested in ordering resources, we invite you to explore our ELCA eStore Catalog.

TIP: Start with the first filter "Topics" to sort the resources to find what you need.

Candidacy

Welcome to the candidacy resources page. If you are looking to begin your candidacy journey, please select "Start Here" from the subcategory drop-down button. If you wish to enter into candidacy, select the "Candidates" subcategory. The "Essays" subcategory will display essay forms that are posted every May 1st. Selecting "Congregations" will display forms pertaining to congregations. The "Internships & Seminary" subcategory will display forms pertaining to internships with a seminary. The "Synod" subcategory displays candidacy decision forms. Finally, the "First Call" subcategory displays forms for candidates.

ELCA Resource
New Candidacy Process
[SAMPLE] Candidacy Application
SAMPLE Candidacy Application
Application for Reinstatement to the Roster of the ELCA
Application for Reinstatement to the Roster
Application to the Roster of Ordained Ministers from Another Christian Tradition
Application to the Roster of Ordained Ministers from Another Christian Tradition
College Student Budget
Personal Financial Worksheet
Financial Counseling Flowchart
Financial Counseling Flowchart
Personal Health Assessment
Personal Health Assessment
Personal Health Assessment SPANISH
Candidatura Evaluacion de Salud Personal
Pre-Endorsement Checklist for Candidates at Non-ELCA Seminaries (Appendix E)
Pre-Endorsement Checklist for Candidates at Non-ELCA Seminaries (Appendix E)
MWSAC-SERV Candidacy Process Checklist
MWSAC AND MWSERV Candidacy Process Checklist
Reinstatement to Rostered Status Candidacy Process Checklist
Reinstatement Checklist
Candidate Plan
Candidate Plan
Consent to Release Student Information Under Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Candidate FERPA
Candidate FERPA
Candidatura FERPA en Espanol
College Student Budget
Candidatura Planificacion de Sus Finanzas para el Seminario
Sample Candidacy Application SPANISH
Candidatura Solicitud de Candidatura