Resignation of the Rostered Minister

The rostered minister explains to the council the expectations regarding appropriate boundaries after leaving the call as stated in the ELCA's Definitions and Guidelines for Discipline and in the Northwestern Minnesota Synod Constitution. Council leadership will explain to the congregation these same boundaries moving forward.

 The Congregation President and departing rostered minister must complete the Certifications at the Time of Ministry Transition form  confirming records and financial obligations are in order.

A covenant is then signed by the outgoing rostered minister and the president of the congregation or designee.  

Both the congregation AND the rostered minister need to contact Portico  regarding the end dates of the ministry.

Recognition and celebration of the rostered minister and their family can be the responsibility of the congregation council.  A committee may be appointed to plan and carry out an event for a blessed farewell. The ending of a pastoral relationship is a time for compassion and care-giving.

All final paperwork is signed and submitted to the synod office 

• Resignation letter
• Certifications at the Time of Ministry Transition Form
• Rostered Ministers Departing Covenant