Assignment Process - [formerly known as the First Call process] forms, schedule and information about the process

Assistants/Associates to Synod Bishops Information Form

Average Worship Attendance - report changes as well as access to demographic information related to your synod and congregation.

Board of Pensions Contribution Rates - Provides congregation and synod information on medical rates.

Choosing a Bishop - Includes items to consider when choosing a new bishop. A Leader's Guide is also available.

Clergy Age Reports by Synods

Congregational Mission Profile Information - Information on the process along with downloadable forms for congregations to complete.

Essays on the Ministry of Word and Sacrament - used by the Conference of Bishops as study the ministry of Word and Sacrament - Ordained and Authorized Lay Ministry in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Financial Forms - Forms and Information for Synodical Treasurers and Bookkeepers.

Good Samaritan Fund - Forms and guidelines available for download

Installation of Bishop - Order of Service

I-9 Forms & Information

Mobility Information for Rostered Ordained Leaders

Mobility Information for Rostered Lay Leaders

Partner Synod Program

Protocol for First Call Candidates

Relational Agreement  - For ELCA synod bishops

Records Management Guidelines for Synods - ELCA Record Management Guidelines for Synods.

Search for Assistants/Associates to Synod Bishops

Search for Synod Bishops

Synod Transition Checklist

Synod Trend Reports

Synod Assembly Forms