Synods

These resources assist synods in their constitutionally mandated duties.

Rostered Ministers

• Manual of Policies and Procedures for Management of the Rosters of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (Roster manual)
• How to care for the information on rostered ministers

Synod leadership

• Bishops Relational Agreement
• Resources for Synod Secretariessome text
  • Recommendations for Synod Secretaries
• Resource for Vice Presidentssome text
  • Administrative Resource for Synod Vice Presidents
  • The Synod Vice President Role

Miscellaneous Resources

• Records Retention Schedule for Synods
• Policy on Criteria for Synodically Authorized Worshiping Communities
• Guidelines for providing Word and Sacrament within Synodically Authorized Ministries
• Documents of Governance and Policy Related to Federated and Union Congregations
• Synopsis of Robert's Rules of Order