ELCA Resource Center

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

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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.

Word and Sacrament Internship - Three Month Evaluation - INTERN
Word and Sacrament Internship - Mid-Year Evaluation - INTERN
Word and Sacrament Internship - Nine Month Evaluation - INTERN
Word and Sacrament Internship - Final Evaluation - INTERN
Word and Sacrament Internship - Three Month Evaluation - SUPERVISOR
Word and Sacrament Internship - Mid-Year Evaluation - SUPERVISOR
Word and Sacrament Internship - Nine Month Evaluation - SUPERVISOR
Word and Sacrament Internship - Final Evaluation - SUPERVISOR
Word and Sacrament Internship - Mid-Year Evaluation - COMMITTEE
Word and Sacrament Internship - Final Evaluation - COMMITTEE
Report of Internship/Report of Faculty (Form D)
Word and Service Internship - Site Application
Word and Service Internship - Learning Covenant
Word and Service Internship - Check-In - INTERN
Word and Service Internship - Midterm Evaluation - INTERN
Word and Service Internship - Final Evaluation - INTERN
Word and Service Internship - Check-In - SUPERVISOR
Word and Service Internship - Midterm Evaluation - SUPERVISOR
Word and Service Internship - Final Evaluation - SUPERVISOR
Word and Service Internship - Check-In - COMMITTEE
Word and Service Internship - Midterm Evaluation - COMMITTEE
Word and Service Internship - Final Evaluation - COMMITTEE