La Crosse Area Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Living in God's amazing grace

Call Process
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• When a pastor leaves
  • When a pastor leaves
• Materials for interim periods
  • La Crosse Area Synod Pastors Available for Pulpit Supply

  • Supply Pastor Compensation Guidelines

  • Congregational Listening Process (weekend event)

  • Resources for the Interim Period

  • Advisory Pastor Covenant
  • Interim Pastor Covenant
  • Welcome litany for an interim pastor
  • Evaluation of Interim Ministry
• Materials for the Call process
  • Call Process for Calling a Pastor
  • Congregational Survey
  • Congregational Mission Profile
  • Interviewing a Pastor
  • Letter of Call for a rostered Pastor
  • Definition of Compensation, Benefits, and Responsibilities for Clergy
  • Definition of Compensation, Benefits, and Responsibilities for Rostered Laypersons
  • Letter of Call for a rostered Diaconal Minister
  • Sabbatical Guidelines
• Preparing for your new pastor
  • Ordination Guidelines in the La Crosse Area Synod
  • Installation Guidelines in the La Crosse Area Synod
• Mobility materials for rostered leaders
  • Mobility Papers
  • For a listing of congregations in transition, please visit our publications page and see the most recent issue of the Coulee Courier.