Documents & Resources | Central States Synod

Congregations (Alphabetical)	Congregation directory, sorted alphabetically by name. (Rev Oct 2024)
Congregations (by Conference)	Congregation directory, sorted by conference and congregation name. (Rev Oct 2024)
Pulpit Supply	Directory of leaders available for Pulpit Supply.
Synod Teams and Committees	List of synod committees and team members

Boundary Education Policy	Adopted 10/2024 by the Synod Council
Building and Property Recommendations	Questions about Building and property use.
Central States Synod Constitution	Current Constitution of the Central States Synod {Approved June, 2023}
Definitions and Guidelines for Discipline	ELCA guidelines for discipline: Rostered Ministers, Congregations and Members
Gift Acceptance Policy	CSS policy for managing donations, bequests, & charitable gifts
IRS Requirements and Regulations	Link to the IRS form I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification
Misconduct Policy	Synod Policy regarding sexual misconduct by rostered ministers
Model Constitution for Congregations	Sample Constitution for Congregations updated 2022
Political Campaign Activity	Restriction of Political Campaign Intervention by 501(c)(3) organizations
Protection Guidelines for Youth and Vulnerable Adults	Policy guidelines to protect youth and vulnerable adults

Mission Support Quick Facts	One-page information sheet about CSS Mission Support
Stewardship Resources, ELCA	ELCA directory of Stewardship Resources
Stewardship of the ELCA	ELCA Stewardship home page
Stories of Faith In Action	ELCA Stewardship "Stories of Faith In Action"
Synod Quick Facts	Basic information and statistics about the synod
The Generosity Project	Initiative to help grow stewardship practices
Where Does My Offering Go
Where Does Your Offering Go (Video)

*ELCA Roster Manual	Manual of Policies and Procedures for Management of the Rosters of the ELCA adopted Nov. 12, 2022
*Transition Manual	Complete Transition Manual (revised November 2024)
03-04 When a pastor resigns or retires
06 certification of financial obligations
07 Certification of Church Records
08 Exit Interview for Pastor
09-10 Policy and Covenant for departing pastors
11-13 Policy and Covenant for retiring pastors
14 Letter to Congregation concerning covenant
15-17 Thanksgiving at the conclusion of a call
19 Interim Ministry
20 Liturgy of beginning for interim ministry
22-28 Theology of Call & Resolutions
30 Gifts for Ministry
32 Position Description
33 Summary & Range for Compensation
34-35 Rite for Installation of a Call Committee
36 Candidate Referral Form
37 Sample Cover Letter for Referral
38-41 Sample interview questions
42-43 Sample questions that may be asked by candidates
44 interview expense voucher
45 suggested text for candidates no longer being considered
46-49 Definition of Compensation Benefits and Responsibilities

Compensation Guidelines	Current compensation and benefit guidelines for Rostered Ministers, Pastors and Deacons. Approved during 2024 assembly.
Compensation Worksheet 2025	Proposed Compensation Guildeline worksheet for 2025
Portico	Portico Benefit Services
Portico Financial Resources	Summary of financial resources available from Portico

ELCA Seminaries	Seminaries of the ELCA
Select Learning	DVD and Online Course catalog

Bible Study: Leaders' Guide	A Biblical Journey: Traveling the way of Jesus (leaders' guide)
Bible Study: Participants' Handout	A Biblical Journey: Traveling the way of Jesus (Participant handout)
Land Acknowledgement	Indigenous land acknowledgement guide

Annual Report to the Bishop	Annual Rostered Reports to be filed with the Bishop
PMA Annual Reports	Annual report form for Parish Ministry Associates
Parochial Reports (Forms A & C)	ELCA Parochial Reports

Remittance Form	Printable form for treasurers submitting mission support (rev. 2025)
Secretary Resources	ELCA resources for Council Secretaries
Synod Budget	Budget approved at 2024 Synod Assembly
Treasurer Resources	ELCA resources for council treasurers

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