Resources

Sabbatical

A video by lay folks at Living Word in Leander, Tx on their wonderful experience with their pastor taking a sabbatical
Sample Sabbatical Policy
Sample Sabbatical Sending Liturgy
Sample Sabbatical Returning Liturgy
Sample Sabbatical FAQ's

Mutual Ministry

Pastor and People: Making Mutual Ministry Work

Here are some sample documents to help you get started.
Sample Mutual Ministry Orientation for Cong. Part 1 | Part 2
Sample Mutual Ministry Orientation for Steering Committee
Sample Newsletter Article introducing Mutual Ministry Committee
Sample Job Description for Committee Members
Guidelines for choosing Mutual Ministry Committee members
Information on Starting a Mutual Ministry Committee
Information on Mutual Ministry Committees from the ELCA - c. 2002

Congregational Council Resources

The Effects of Brain Trauma from COVID  Part 1 | Part 2

Anger Management Session 1 - Recording | Handouts
Anger Management Session 2 - Recording Password: 4Q0!0@%5
Anger Management Session 3 - Recording | Handouts

Hybrid Church Webinar Series
Becoming a Hybrid Church - Recording | Handouts
Designing a Hybrid Faith Formation - Recording | Handouts
Hybrid Worship - Recording | Handouts
Engaging People in a Hybrid World - Recording | Handouts
Technology - Recording | Handouts

Council Orientation Session from Jan./Feb. 2022 Recording

For Congregation Secretaries | Treasures