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Clergy Coaches
A joint project of Fairview Ministerial Health and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota to help pastors effectively address challenges encountered in their ministry.

Colleague Program
The Colleague Program is designed to aid newly ordained pastors and other salaried leaders in the ministry of the church in making the transition from theological training to public ministry.

First Call Theological Education
A  three-year structured program of theological education designed to assist newly called leaders in the transition to rostered ministry.

Guidelines Related to Synodically Authorized or Licensed Ministries
Guidelines for non-rostered members to provide a specific ministry within a particular setting for a specific period of time. PDF, 51
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Hein-Fry Lectures
This annual lecture series identifies key theological issues facing the church and offers lectures that stimulate inquiry and discussion of those issues not only at the eight ELCA seminaries but throughout the church.

Lay Roster Survey Results
Read the results of this survey of lay rostered leaders in February 1999. PDF, 2363
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The Orderly Exchange of Pastors and Priests Under Called to Common Mission
Principles and Guidelines for the Episcopal Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

The Orderly Exchange of Ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament
Principles, Policies, and Procedures - A Formula of Agreement with the ELCA, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Reformed Church in America, and United Church of Christ.

People and Places Online
Connecting congregation, institutions, and agencies of the ELCA with associates in ministry, diaconal ministers, and deaconesses

Theological Education for Emerging Ministries (TEEM)
La Educación Teológica para Ministerios Emergentes

A process by which the ELCA approves for the roster of ordained ministers those persons "who by reason of age and prior experience" are qualified to participate in an alternative program of preparation for ordination.

Transition into Ministry
A new First Call Theological Education project, focused on young pastors and rostered lay leaders.

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