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    • Ministry Partners
    • Events
  • Ministries
    • Synod Womens Organization
    • Racial Equity & Justice
    • Hunger Table
    • Creation Care Team
    • Behold! The New Has Come
  • Congregations
    • Worship Resources
    • Constitution Resources
    • Stewardship Resources
    • Congregation Forms
    • Guidance for Policies
    • Worship Supply
    • Compensation Guidelines
    • Call Process Resources
  • Ministers
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    • Synod Authorized Ministry
    • Candidacy
  • GIVE

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Policy Resources for Churches

Church leaders often need clarity, consistency, and support when creating or updating policies. This page offers trusted policy resources designed to help congregations develop and revise key guidance around staffing, conduct, governance, and care. 

Supporting Safe, Ethical Church Practices

ELCA Boundaries GuideSafety & Abuse PolicyChild Protection ResourcesELCA Ethics CodeReport Abuse in MNSexual Misconduct Policy

Supporting Congregational Growth

Review Your Yearly ProgressSample Performance ReviewSelf-Assessment GuidePeer Feedback FormDevelopment Planning Resources

Support for Congregational Staffing

Staff HandbookCode of ConductEmployees Insurance and Retirement Benefits SampleState of MN Employee Sick and Safe Leave

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