Resources for Congregations and Leaders

Resources to guide your congregation through the steps of a pastoral transition.

(If you need the password, please call the office or ask any staff member.)

The synod’s Minimum Compensation and Benefits Guidelines define the recommendations for...

There are so many ways to continue your education. Here you will find resources, links,...

Ministry during a pandemic.

Becoming a Pastor or Deacon.

Find job openings for congregations and ministry partners within the synod.

For congregational council leaders.

Congregational constitution resources in addition to the synod's constitution and more.

Due to the synod by February 15, 2023: Report to Bishop (all rostered leaders) Council...

Resources and opportunities for exploring and growing in your relationship with racial...

Information and reporting procedures for sexual abuse, misconduct, and harassment.

Synod Council Committees: Personnel Committee Finance Committee Endowment Committee...

Staff, congregation, pulpit supply, etc.

Sabbaticals, Seminary Scholarships, First Call Debt Reduction, and Continuing Ed Grant...

Policies, resources, and I-9 information.

(FCTE)

An annual event centered around synod business.

The Synod Nominating Committee is responsible for nominating one person for each position...

This annual prayer calendar includes all of the congregations of the Southeastern...

For All Rostered Leaders in the Southeastern Minnesota Synod

Trained focused conversation facilitators available.

Archives and Recording