Resources for Congregations
The following resources are available on our website to assist congregations in the Northwestern Ohio Synod as they live their mission in Christ.
CONSTITUTIONS – Congregations, Synod and ELCA Churchwide
NWOS Mission Grant Opportunity (Grant Guidelines and Application)
The 2011 Synod Assembly approved a $20,000 Mission-focused matching grant pilot project for congregations who are interested in, are developing, and/or are currently running mission initiatives. The grant application cycle is open from October 1, 2011 – 5:00 pm January 31, 2012. Grant requests must be limited to $1,000. Grant applications may be mailed to the Synod Council Grants Committee at the synod office or emailed in a pdf format to sherry.krieger@nwos-elca.org. Grants will be awarded beginning in February, 2012. For more information contact Sherry Krieger at the email above.
Matching Grant Guidelines and Application
Links
Parochial Reports
Access and complete the annual reports. Due February 15, 2012
2012 Mission Support Plan
(AKA Statement of Intent)
Augsburg Fortress
The ministry of publishing within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Book of Faith Initiative
A grass-roots approach embracing a common vision in which all are invited to open scripture and join the conversation.
2012 Compensation Guidelines
Rostered with Parsonage, Rostered with Housing, Rostered Lay
NWOS Directory
Congregations, Rostered Leaders, Rostered Lay Leaders, Conference Deans
ELCA Graphics Search
Image files from the ELCA website.
ELCA.org Daily Bible Reading
A daily reading provided by the ELCA website.
ELCA.org Devotions
Bible-based devotions for personal and family study.
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in Ohio
Bringing people together to experience Christ through natural settings and programs.
Supply Pastor List
A listing of pastors available for supply within the Northwestern Ohio Synod.
Downloads
A Church's Guide to Electronic Giving
Effective ideas for promoting electronic donations.Synod Assembly Report 2011
A summary of events from the 2011 Northwestern Ohio Synod Assembly.Bulletin Insert 1 - Appeal Introduction
an insert to use the first Sunday you are introducing the Appeal to your congregation.Bulletin Insert 2 - Preparing Leaders
A bulletin insert that explains ministries support by "preparing leaders" fundsBulletin Insert 3 - Strengthening Congregations
an insert describing those ministries supported by the appeal that strengthen and renew congregations in this church - locall and nationallyBulletin Insert 4 - Reaching Around the World
this insert describes the global ministries supported by the appeal - Malaria project and building help for our Companion synod in Dodoma Diocese, TanzaniaAppeal Newsletter Article - A Message from Bishop Lohrmann
A message for every member from Bishop LohrmannTemple Talk 2
continue sharing the appeal through a second temple talkTemple Talk 3
Get your members excited for the Ingathering Sunday through this temple talk!Appeal Stories to Share
here's some stories to share with your members about how appeal dollars really help others2011 Synod Appeal Brochure
a comprehensive brochure that describes the 2011 Synod Appeal and the ministries supported by donationsYouth Gathering Information
Planning and registration informationBishop's Fall Conference Invite 2011
Bulletin insert invitation to every memberELCA Peace Social Statemet
The 1995 Social Statement adopted by the ELCA on peace and the call to be peacemakersLOMO October events
bulletin insertNWOS Mission Grant Opportunity (Guidelines and Application)
mission matching fund grantsInterfaith Worship for Work and Workers
interfaith worship for work and workersAGAPE in Concert - get ready for the National Youth Gathering
Agape and Rewind in concertCurrent Amendments to the Model Constitution for Congregations