Call Process
The call process is the time of saying goodbye to one pastor and welcoming another. It also can be confusing and complicated time for those leading the call process. The following documents are here to help guide pastors and congregations through the call process. These documents are in PDF form. Documents in Word Form will be given [...]
Pulpit Supply
Supply Guidelines: Travel cost is to be paid at the current IRS rate per mile. For conducting a worship service, no less than $125.00 is recommended. If there are two services, $150.00 and $50.00 for teaching a class. If confirmation classes are to be taught, there should be an additional $50.00 paid. Overnight lodging and/or [...]
Compensation Guidelines
Congregations support those called/appointed in various ways: prayer, encouragement, various events of appreciation and financial support. For purposes of staff support, each congregation is expected to have a staff support committee as specified in the Model Constitution for Congregations, C13.04: “This committee should be appointed jointly by the president and the pastor, term of office [...]
Church Administrators
Administration Matters Administration Matters is a bimonthly e-newsletter for ELCA congregational and synodical leaders. It addresses common, practical issues including finance, governance, risk management, tax, legal concerns and topics of interest about day to day operations and management in church settings. To view the current issue and sign-up to receive the e-newsletter, visit the ELCA Administration Matters [...]
Stewardship
Stewardship ministry in the Southeastern Iowa Synod is faithfully carried out in congregations. The Commission for Evangelical Mission seeks to provide encouragement, training and resources for stewardship leaders in congregations. As this website grows, we will be adding links and resources for you to access here. To get you started, here is a link to [...]