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Call Process & Compensation

The calling of a pastor represents a valuable partnership between God, the congregation, the synod and the ELCA. To learn more about the call process, open calls available in this synod, and how to request a supply pastor, visit www.neiasynod.org/call-process.

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2026 Minimum Compensation Guidelines 510 KB 14274 downloads

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Compensation Worksheet for Housing Allowance 546 KB 9254 downloads

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Compensation Worksheet for Parsonage Living 386 KB 8995 downloads

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Compensation for Temporary Pastors 108 KB 14326 downloads

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Ministry Site Profile Summary 81.52 KB 9211 downloads

Summary for Congregational Endorsement ...
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Call Committee Report of Interview 178.05 KB 8494 downloads

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Rostered Minister's Report of Interview 128.75 KB 1934 downloads

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Exit Interview Form: Questions for Exit Interview 9.46 KB 2624 downloads

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Exit Interview Form: Exit Checklist for Pastor 8.50 KB 2114 downloads

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Exit Interview Form: Pastor’s Input on Congregation 8.23 KB 2083 downloads

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Exit Interview Form: Certificate of Completion of Obligations - Clergy 13.09 KB 2774 downloads

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Exit Interview Form: Certificate of Completion of Obligations - Deacon 13.09 KB 2774 downloads

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Exit Interview Form: Leaving Well Covenant 13.09 KB 1714 downloads

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Building Blocks of a Call Process 119.40 KB 2112 downloads

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Demographic Research 81.50 KB 1340 downloads

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201 20th St. SW, P.O. Box 804
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