Resources for Congregations

​Alaska Synod Computer and Internet Policy

Alaska Synod Gift Acceptance Policy

Call Process Manual

Clergy Compensation Guidelines              
Compensation, Benefits, Responsibilities of Pastor

• Guide to Completing Definition of Compensation, Benefits and Responsibilities of the Pastor

Parish Transitions Brochure

Records Retention Guide

• PLU Archives

Staff Evaluation Form

ELCA Will and Trust Workbook

ELCA Guide for Estate Planning

​2020 Prayer Partners (pdf)

​Administration Matters, ELCA

Conference of Bishops Pastoral Letter on Violence

Office of the Secretary Resources, ELCA

StewardNet, ELCA

Tips on Video-Making for Your Church

Sexual Misconduct Policy:
sexual_misconduct_response_2019.pdf

​Sexual Misconduct Response Brochure:
sexual_misconduct_response_brochure_final__1_.docx

​Essential Communication Decision Tree

​For Treasurers

Where does my offering go? (animated video)

Congregation Statement Of Intent

Congregation Financial Accounting Guide

Congregation Audit Guide

Congregation Internal Control Guide
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Contingency Planning for Congregations

Federal Reporting Requirements

Financial Reports 101
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ELCA Financial Resources for Treasurers