Resources for Leaders
The following resources are available on our website to assist leaders in the Northwestern Ohio Synod as they live their mission in Christ.
Links
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.
Candidacy Information
Raising up, preparing, certifying and placing public leaders in the ELCA.
2012 Compensation Guidelines
Rostered with Parsonage, Rostered with Housing, Rostered Lay
NWOS Directory
Congregations, Rostered Leaders, Rostered Lay Leaders, Conference Deans
Supply Pastor List
A listing of pastors available for supply within the Northwestern Ohio Synod.
Stewardship of Life Institute
Weekly articles and resources on stewardship.
ELCA Devotions for Leaders
Equips congregational leaders to start off council or committee meetings with confidence.
Pastoral Expectations
Expectations for Pastors from the Northwestern Ohio Synod.
Congregations in Call Process
Listing of NWOS congregations currently engaged in the call process.
Downloads
Lay - Under Call from a Congregation
Rostered Leader's Report to the Synod Bishop for Lay Leaders under call from a congregation.Lay - Under Call from Synod Council or Church Council
Rostered Leader's Report to the Synod Bishop for Lay Leaders under call from Synod Council or Church Council.Lay - Not Currently Under Call
Rostered Leader's Report to the Synod Bishop for Lay Leaders not currently under call.Lay - Retired
Rostered Leader's Report to the Synod Bishop for retired lay leaders.Clergy - Under Call from a Congregation
Rostered Leader's Report to the Synod Bishop for Clergy under call from a congregation.Clergy - Under Call from a Synod Council or Church Council
Rostered Leader's Report to the Synod Bishop for clergy under call from a synod council or church council.Clergy - Under Call from a Synod Council or Church Council International
Rostered Leader's Report to the Synod Bishop for clergy under call from a synod council or church council internationally.Clergy - Not Currently Under Call
Rostered Leader's Report to the Synod Bishop for clergy not currently under call.Clergy - Retired
Rostered Leader's Report to the Synod Bishop for retired clergy.NWOS Mission Grant Opportunity (Guidelines and Application)
mission matching fund grants