Call Process
The call process is the time of saying goodbye to one pastor and welcoming another. It also can be confusing and complicated time for those leading the call process.
The following Call Process Manual provides a detailed look at the steps of the process. It is an informational guide to assist congregations in making this transition as simple and stress-free as possible.
You can download the entire Call Process Manual here.
Or you can download the manual from the following sections:
- Introduction and Part I: A Time for Farewell
o Working Guidelines
o Bishop's Letter Regarding the Call Process
o Exit Interview with Congregational Leaders
o Church Records and Financial Obligations
o Farewell and Godspeed Service - Part II: Transition Time
o Interim Ministry
o Interim Pastor Choices
o Council Worksheet for Interim Ministry
o Letter of Agreement for Interim Ministry
o Selection of a Call Committee
o Installation and Appointment of a Call Committee - Part III: A Time for Self-Study and Interviewing
o Working Guidelines
o Congregational Mission Profile from the ELCA (click to connect to the ELCA website)
o Compensation Guidelines & Worksheet
o Definition of Compensation, Benefits, and Responsibilities of the Pastor
o Confidentiality
o Suggestions for Call Committees
o Model Constitution
o Suggested Interview Questions
o Strategy for Interviewing
o Nominations Form
o Candidate Reimbursement
o Sample Letters for the Call Committee - Part IV: Election Time
o Presenting the Candidate: Council Responsibilities
o Voting process - Part V: Time for a New Pastor to Start
o Interim Ministry Evaluations
Congregational Mission Profile from the ELCA can be retrieved from here or in Part III.
2008 Compensation and Benefits Guidelines can also be downloaded here or in Part III.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the synod office at (319) 338-1273.
Call Process Manual updated March 17, 2005
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