2012 Synod Assembly Page

 Everything you need to know, right here!

Project Believe

Faces of Believe Brochure

Believe Page

Project Believe on Soul Cafe

Resources for your Congregation

Model Constitution  This documents shows the template for congregational constitutions.   

Synod Constitution  This document is the constitution for the Oregon Synod. 

ELCA Constitutions  Find more here on all ELCA constitutions.

Bishop Dave Brauer-Rieke's Annual Letter - Click HERE to view & download for annual reports.

Mission Map Brochure  See where Lutheran Mission is taking place.

 

Book of Faith   Information and Bible Study links here

Documents

Remittance Form

Call process  These documents offer information regarding calling a rostered leader. 

  Compensaion guidelines provide information and considerations regarding salary and other issues for rostered and lay leaders in the Oregon Synod.  Clergy Guidelines     Rostered Lay Leader Guidelines     Program & Support Staff Guidelines

Evaluations  This document offers information for evaluating ministries, rostered leaders, and other church employees. 

Internet Use Policies  This document is the ELCA policy for governing internet use; it provides an example that could be adapted for congregational use.

Personnel Guidelines  This document is a sample policy for church personnel.

Synod Audit  This document shows detailed audit information for fiscal year 2009. 

Synod Statistics  This document compiles synod-wide statistics for calendar year 2009.

Committees and Resources:

 Council Training

Endowment Committee

Financial Stewardship

 Synod Council Updates

Budget Information