Documents and Forms
This is a complete list of all of the forms and documents available through the synod office. Please visit their respective pages for more information on each item.
Congregational Leadership
General Congregational Forms:
- Congregational Leadership Update (download .pdf file) (Updated for 2013)
- ELCA Congregational Report (external link) (password required)
- ELCA Ministry Site Profile (external link) Formerly called Congregational Mission Profile
- Synod Statement of Intent Form (download .pdf file) (Updated for 2013)
Resources for Congregational Administration:
- 2012 Compensation and Benefits Guidelines (download pdf)
- 2013 Compensation and Benefits Guidelines (download pdf)
- Definition of Compensation, Benefits, and Responsibilities of the Pastor (download pdf)
- Pulpit Supply List (download .pdf file) (Usually updated at the beginning of each month)
- North Dakota Labor Department Posters (external link)
- ELCA Political Advocacy Tool Kit (external link)
- ELCA Advocacy and Social Justice Concerns (external link)
- Model Constitution for Congregations (external link)
- Record Retention Schedule/Guidelines for Congregations (external link)
Resources for Treasurers and Bookkeepers:
- Congregational Audit Guide (external link)
- ELCA Board of Pensions Benefits Administration Guide (external link)
- Resources for Congregational Treasurers and Bookkeepers (external link)
from the ELCA Office of the Treasurer (external link) - Housing and Furnishings (download .pdf)
- IRS - Churches and Religious Organizations (external link)
- IRS 501(c)(3) Exempt Status Certification Letter
- IRS Mileage Rate
- Mission Support generic remittance form (download .pdf file)
- Understanding the Terms: Mission Support vs. Designated Gifts
Rostered Leaders
- Clergy Mobility Forms (external link)
- EaND Synod Endowment Grant Application
- Report for Ordained Minister Under Call from a Congregation (external link)
- Report for Ordained Minister Under Call From Synod Council (external link)
- Report for Ordained Minister Retired Not Under Call (external link)
- Report for Associate in Ministry Under Call from a Congregation (external link)
- Report for Associate in Ministry Under Call from Synod Council (external link)
- Report for Associate in Ministry Retired or Not Under Call (external link)
Synod
- Committee Expense Voucher (download .pdf file)
- Constitution, Bylaws, and Resolutions of the Eastern North Dakota Synod (download .pdf file)
- ELCA Social Statements (external link)
Synod Handbook
The annual report and directory following each annual EaND Synod Assembly. Selected portions of the handbook are availble online and have the most up to date information. Printed and bound copies are also available by request.
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Frequently Used
- Compensation and Benefits
- Ministry Site Profile (external link)
- ELCA Board of Pensions (external link)
- IRS Mileage Rate
- Pulpit Supply List (download .pdf file)
- Resources for Treasurers
Directories
Other Resources
Forms & Documents
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