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.

2013 Compensation Guidelines
2013 Comp Guidelines Cover page  2013 Comp Guidelines

2012 Compensation Guidelines
Rostered with Parsonage, Rostered with Housing, Rostered Lay

Covenant of Conduct

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

• Mission Support Plan
  

• 2012 Mission Support Plan (Statement of Intent)
  

• 2012 VITA Form
  

• Lenten Pericope Study Flyer
  

• Lenten Pericope Study Flyer
  

• Amendments to the Model Constitution for Congregations
  

• Health Assessment Treasurer Letter
  

• Doctor Letter for Health Assessment Numbers
  

• 2011 HOW TO GUIDE for Congregation Constitutional Revisions
  how to modify congregational constitutions

• 2012 Voting Member Pre-Assembly Meeting Invite
  

• Pre-Assembly Meeting Invitation
  

• Healthy Congregations Brochure and Registration Information - May 25, 2012
  

• May 2012 Message for the Synod (Newsletter Article)
  

• July Message from Bishop Lohrmann PLAIN
  newsletter article

• July Message from Bishop Lohrmann on LETTERHEAD
  message newsletter article

• Full Litany
  

• 2013 NWOS Sawmill Retreat Brochure
  Revised Brochure for Compatibility issues.

• LMM One Year To Live Men's Retreat Brochure
  The brochure and registration form for Lutheran Men in Mission's 2013 One Year to Live Retreat.

• Good News + Amen PowerPoint Presentation
  Get answers to your questions about Good News + Amen, the synod mission initiative.

• Winter 2013 Partners in Mission
  

• Winter 2013 Partners in Mission
  

• Good News + Amen Synod Conference Presentation
  

• Good News + Amen FAQ
  

• 2013 Synod Assembly Print and Mail Registration Form
  Printable 2013 Synod Assembly Registration form.

• Good News + Amen Brochure
  Brochure detailing Good News + Amen, the Synod Mission Initiative.

• Good News Amen Coaching Flyer
  Flyer explaining the benefits of getting a GNA coach

• Good News Amen Process Map
  How Good News Amen will work for you! Lists event dates.

• Good News Amen Unit 1 Leader Guide
  

• Good News Amen Session 1
  

• Communicators Conference 2013: We Tell The Story Poster
  The official poster for Communicators Conference 2013.

• Spiritual Well-being Retreat 4 2013
  

• SYNOD Constitution Ratified May 2011
  

• Spring 2013 Partners in Mission Low Resolution
  This is the low resolution version of the Spring 2013 Partners in Mission. This version is best for slow internet speeds.

• March 2013 Mini Sonlight
  March 2013 Mini-Sonlight Newsletter by the Northwestern Ohio Synod Women of the ELCA.

• Women of the ELCA 2013 Presentation PDF
  2013 Women of the ELCA Presentation in PDF format.

• Vision and Gospel Response Themes
  

• Discernment Retreat 2013
  

• MLK Jr. Letter from a Birmingham Jail
  

• Response to Letter from a Birmingham Jail
  

• Caring For Creation Social Statement
  

• Caring for Creation Study Guide
  

• Ministries in Places of Poverty Transformation