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 "Discernment" from the subcategory drop-down button. Those entering into Candidacy, please 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 preparing for First Call.

Personal Finance Worksheet
Community Account Access
SAMPLE Candidacy Application
Application for Reinstatement to the Roster
Application to the Roster of Ordained Ministers from Another Christian Tradition
Financial Counseling Flowchart
Personal Health Assessment
Candidatura Evaluacion de Salud Personal
Pre-Endorsement Checklist for Candidates at Non-ELCA Seminaries (Appendix E)
MWSAC AND MWSERV Candidacy Process Checklist
Reinstatement Checklist
Candidate Plan
Candidate FERPA
Candidatura FERPA en Espanol
Candidatura Planificacion de Sus Finanzas para el Seminario
Candidatura Solicitud de Candidatura