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Synod Administration

Synod Administration

Here you will find tools to assist you with:

  • Writing or revising your synod's constitution
  • Managing the records of your synod
  • Managing your rosters PDF Format
  • Submitting roster change reports
  • Legal issues that confront your synod and congregations 
  • Recommendations for your synod secretary PDF Format
  • Choosing a bishop
  • The disciplinary process
  • Giving guidance to your congregations with their administration challenges
  • Other official guidelines for synods


 

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