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Staff Directory
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Main Calendar
2024 Synod Assembly
2025 Synod Assembly
Call Process
When the pastor announces resignation
Certification of Parish Records
Congregation Covenant Letter
Covenant for Departing Pastors
Exit Interview for Congregation
Exit Interview for Pastor
Transition First Steps
Transition of Administration
From formation of Call Committee to submission of Ministry Site Profile
Call Committee Process
Definition of Compensation & Responsibilities
Compensation Guidelines
Interviewing Candidates
Assessment Tools
Group Assessment Tools
Candidate Assessment and Interviewing
Form for Candidate Nominations from Congregation
Candidate Reimbursement Form
Sample Interview Questions
Sample Categories for Interviewing
Sample Letter Release of Candidate
From Council Recommendation to Congregational Vote
Guide for Call Committee Recommendation to Council to Vote
Guide to Congregational Vote
Sample Letter Announcing Congregational Meeting
Off to a Good Start
Continuing Education Covenant
Welcome Packet