Congregational Admin Resources
- Administration Matters - resource from ELCA on various admin topics
- Annual Meeting Covers - 2 versions available: Report Cover | Report Cover Spread
- Annual Meeting Letter from Bishop Wee - Word version | PDF version
- Parish Records Management from ELCA
- Parochial Report (Form A/C) - complete online for Churchwide - email us for ID/password.
- Property Matters from ELCA
- Seeds Monthly resource for various ministries from ELCA
- Technology Resources from ELCA
Financial Resources
- Mission Intent Form for 2023 - thank you!
- Audit Guide from ELCA
- Compensation Guidelines
- Congregational Treasurers Financial & Accounting Guide from ELCA
- Expense Reimbursement Form for Synod use - contact synod office
- Financial Best Practices for Congregations
- Internal Control Best Practices
- Mileage rate 2023 is 65.5 cents per mile
- Remittance Form for Mission Support / congregational giving
- Tax Info from ELCA
- Treasurer's Handbook - While this is the 2004 version, info remains helpful! Please note the current Region One contact info may be found here
Rostered Minister Annual Report to Synod Bishop
- These forms allow the rostered minister to share information with the bishop AND help the synod office keep our records up to date. Go to this email to find the correct form and directions.
Personnel Policies & Resources
- Continuing Education Policy from Synod
- Copyright Info (from Synod) / Copyright Info from ELCA
- Employee Handbook - Synod Office
- Employee/Volunteer Resources from ELCA
- Negotiated Resignation Guidelines from Synod
- Sabbatical Policy from Synod
- Definitions and Guidelines for Discipline (rostered ministers, congregations & congregation members)
