Required Trainings & Credentials
Healthy Boundaries
Ensure safe and respectful leadership by completing Boundaries Training every three years.
Embrace Diversity
Promoting justice and inclusion through mandatory Anti-Racism training every three years.
Get Your ID Card
Request your Clergy ID card easily to serve and connect within our community.
Annual Report to the Bishop
These reports are required under our synod constitution and are an important part of our shared life and accountability as rostered ministers. Contact Rachel Haun for more information
Spiritual Renewal & Growth
Supporting leaders through sabbaticals and renewal to sustain vibrant and long-lasting ministries.
Plan Your Sabbatical Journey
Guidance for initiating sabbatical planning, covering policies, timelines, funding, and best practices.
Effective Sabbatical Policies
Models for creating meaningful sabbatical policies that promote renewal, learning, and sustained vitality in ministry.
Forms & Requests
Rostered Minister Updates
A running record of rostered minister updates across the synod, including ordinations, installations, retirements, and other ministry transitions.
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