For Leaders

Rostered Leaders »

Folders: Rostered Leader Support, Finance Resources for Congregations, Stewardship Resources, Synod Compensation Guidelines, Worship & Preaching Stewardship, Mandatory Reporting info 

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Folders: Clergy Support, Finance Resources for Congregations, Stewardship Resources, Synod Compensation Guidelines, Mutual Ministry Tools 

Treasurers »

Folders: ELCA Mission Support, Finance Resources for Congregations, Stewardship Resources, Synod Compensation Guidelines

Ministers Available for Pulpit Supply »

• The most current list of available ministeres for pulpit supply and supply pastors compensation. 

• A Sermon for Every Sunday - Lectionary based sermons available to congregations via video

 

Ministry Sabbatical Resources »

 

PORTICO BENEFIT SERVICES 

Portico Benefit Services is a ministry of the ELCA that participates in "God's mission by working to 1) make the most of church resources by providing cost-effective benefits, and 2) strengthen leaders for ministry--financially, physically and emotionally."

  

Read and share this Portico FAQs document with all congregational leaders to broaden their understanding of how Portico is a partner in ministry with all ELCA congregations. 

Mission Support Info to Share

• Where Does Your Offering Go? (video)

• 2018 Financial Plan for Mission

• 2018/19 Stories of Faith in Action

What We Do Together as Synod and ELCA

Find WWDT document w/ your congregation's figures for 2018 HERE.

Called to Lead

God's Call, Your Vocation

Share this discernment guide (regarding ministry in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) with any members who are interested in considering a call to rostered ministry. 

Called to Lead

God's Call, Your Vocation

Share this discernment guide (regarding ministry in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) with any members who are interested in considering a call to rostered ministry.