ELCA Resource Center

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

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Financial Best Practices for Congregations
Accepting Restricted Gifts
Good Samaritan Fund and Helping Hands Fund
Financial Records Management
Legal Information - Legal Separate Incorporation
Sample Congregation Ethics Policy (PDF)
Sample Synod Ethics Policy (PDF)
Business Ethics Information
Sample Congregation Ethics Policy (Word)
Sample Synod Ethics Policy (Word)
Confidentiality Information
Fraud Issues