NEW Candidacy Process
As a new candidate, you must create an ELCA Community account before you are able to submit an online candidacy application. Click here for helpful videos.
1. Do you have an ELCA Community account?
2. After the account is created you can access the Leader Portal to complete a candidacy application.
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