Leadership Support

Resources, forms, and information for rostered leaders of the ELCA

Are you a rostered leader of the ELCA, looking for a specific document or type of information? Select from the topics below to find what you’re looking for:

Mutual Ministry
Learn how to access leadership development tools for you to use with your congregation’s council, committees, planning teams, other leadership groups.

Salary and Benefits
Here you can find information on the average and median salaries for rostered pastors in the ELCA, organized by synod.

Sabbatical
Access general guidelines for sabbaticals, from a sampling of synods.

Ministerial Health and Wellness
Here you’ll find guidance and suggestions toward balancing all aspects of the health and wellness of its rostered leaders.

Called to be a Safe Place
This section contains information and resources about the ELCA’s commitment to prevent sexual abuse and misconduct within this church.

Background Checks
Contact your synod office for further information.