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.

Church Property Resource Hub

Community Purchasing Alliance
Creating Accessible Spaces on a Budget
Land Acknowledgement Guide - CPRH
Spectrum of Success Story: Augustana Lutheran
Spectrum of Success Story: Common Grace
Spectrum of Success Story: First Presbyterian
Spectrum of Success Story: LuMin - Austin
Spectrum of Success Story: St. Johns
Spectrum of Success Story: The Grove
Leaving a Legacy of Mission and Ministry: A Resource for Closing a Congregation
Mission Rediscovery
Rental Rubric
Rental Guidance Worksheet
One Page Guide
Messaging Your Mission
Community Outreach Tool
Building Community Questions
Building Community Conversations
Campus Tours
Space Rental
Rental Worksheet
Amenities Checklist
Legal Information - Renting Building
Legal Information - Zoning Land Use
Legal Information - Written Use Agreement
Legal Information - Cellular Tower Lease
Legal Information - Legal Separate Incorporation
Legal Information - Buildings and Property Information
Building Use Agreement (Word)
Sample Cellular Tower Lease
Building Use Agreement (PDF)