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Information Related to the Call Process

Pastor Reports to the Bishop

Lay Reports to the Bishop

Synod Guidelines
Initiating the Call Process Ordained - Under Call from a Congregation Lay - Under Call from a Congregation Compensation Guidelines 2007-2008
Selection and Rite of Installation of the Call Committee Ordained - Under Call from Synod or Church Council Lay - Under Call from a Synod or Church Council Model Constitution & Amendments for Congregations (ELCA)
Congregational Meeting to Call a Pastor Ordained - Retired Lay - Retired Extended Study Leave Guidelines
Interim Ministry Information Ordained - Not Under Call Lay - Not Under Call  
Litany of Welcome for an Interim or Contract Pastor    

 VISTA Forms
Litany of Farewell for an Interim or Contract Pastor      VISTA - Additions
Co-Terminus Calls      VISTA - Deletions
On Leave from Call Request      VISTA - Changes

 

 

 
 
 
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