ELCA-Southeastern Synod

 

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America-

Southeastern Synod
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bulletCongregational Leadership Forms
bulletCongregational Use Documents and Forms
bulletGeneral Southeastern Synod Documents and Forms
bulletSynod Council Minutes
bulletGrants and Loans
bulletSample Congregational Policies

 

Congregational Leadership Forms

 
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2008 Compensation Guidelines (revised 3/08)

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2007 Compensation Guidelines

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Adding an Associate Pastor

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Changes in Leadership for Mission and Ministry

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Congregations in Transition Guidebook (The Call Manual) Revision 9-20-07 - Please note:  This document is currently undergoing revisions

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Leadership Sexual Abuse Prevention Brochure

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Leadership Sexual Abuse Prevention Policies  

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Mobility Forms for ELCA-Rostered Persons

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Support Team Process

 

Congregational Use
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Annual Audit of the Congregational Record

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Check count form (for use with Deposit Sheet)

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Congregational Remittance Form: ELCA - Southeastern Synod (rev 1-07) 
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Adobe Acrobat version

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Word version

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WordPerfect version

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Link2Lead

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Model Constitution for Congregations of the ELCA (as of 2005 Churchwide Assembly)

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Natural Church Development

 

General Southeastern Synod Documents and Forms 
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Deposit sheet for synodical events

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Expense Voucher

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Southeastern Synod Constitution (as amended 1-19-2008)

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Southeastern Synod Nomination Form (2007)

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Southeastern Synod website policies

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Synod Resource Guide-2007

 

Synod Council Minutes

Questions about synod council minutes should be directed to the Synod Secretary, Pastor John Stirewalt.
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January 2008  

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June 5, 2008 (preliminary version, not yet approved)

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June 7, 2008 (preliminary version, not yet approved)

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June 8, 2008 (preliminary version, not yet approved)

 

 

Grants and Loans
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WTA funds disbursement request forms

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Great Commission Fund Application

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Great Commission Fund Application (Multicultural and Youth Ministry Education and Percept)

Sample congregational polices

The following forms are available in Word Perfect and Adobe formats.  Many thanks to Christ Our Shepherd Church Administrator, Neva Warren for allowing these forms to be viewed and shared.  To contact Neva, call Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church at 770-487-8717.  If your congregation would like to share sample forms, please contact Elaine Schwartz at the synod office at 404-589-1977, ext 235.

bulletWordPerfect (wpd) format.  Save to your hard drive, then open.
bulletPolicy to prevent abuse of children
bulletApplication and Screening Form for Employees in Youth Work
bulletScreening Process in Hiring of Youth/Child Workers
bulletScreening Form for Volunteers in Youth Work
bulletForm Letter Requesting Letter of Recommendation from Reference Given by Candidate for Youth/Children Work Position
bulletParental Consent and Medical Authorization
bulletGeneral guidelines for investigation of allegations
bulletAdobe (pdf) format
bulletPolicy to prevent abuse of children
bulletApplication and Screening Form for Employees in Youth Work
bulletScreening Process in Hiring of Youth/Child Workers
bulletScreening Form for Volunteers in Youth Work
bulletForm Letter Requesting Letter of Recommendation from Reference Given by Candidate for Youth/Children Work Position
bulletParental Consent and Medical Authorization
bulletGeneral guidelines for investigation of allegations

 

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