Leadership

Resources for worship leaders (by role)

Are you looking to hone your gifts for worship leadership, find fresh ideas, or examine a particular role in worship? Here are resources to support and inform your worship leadership.

The Rev. David Anglada (Metropolitan New York and New Jersey) preached at a worship service during the 2005 ELCA Churchwide Assembly

The Rev. David Anglada (Metropolitan New York and New Jersey) preached at a worship service during the 2005 ELCA Churchwide Assembly

Presiders and Preachers
Explore the roles of presider and preacher in worship and find links to assist with sermon preparation, continuing education, pastoral care materials and more.

Worship Committees
Examine and reflect about worship in your community and find resources and tools for planning worship.

Altar Guilds
Find resources to assist your ministry along with study materials and links to purchase worship supplies.

Musicians
Music is an integral component of worship. Explore the role of music in worship and find links to help musicians plan, prepare, and renew their gifts.

Synods
Synods in the ELCA oversee ordinations, consecrations, commissionings, and installations of rostered leaders and often host large assemblies in worship. Find electronic versions of the approved ministry rites along with advice and resources for planning large worship services.