Administration Matters

Issue 96 of Administration Matters Staying safe in church For most people, the church has always been a symbol of peace, a safe place where people can gather and worship. That has changed drastically over the last few years. We...

Issue 95 of Administration Matters Created to Be “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well.” —Psalm 139:14 Last month the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans brought...

Issue 94 of Administration Matters How to Create a Mission Endowment Fund: A Guide for Congregations The ELCA Foundation has created a tool to help congregations that are considering an endowment. “How to Create a Mission Endowment Fund: A Guide...

Issue 93 of Administration Matters Victim of embezzlement? Do you know how to proceed? It is important to know what to do when your synod or congregation experiences embezzlement. Being prepared in some way will help you deal with a...

Issue 92 of Administration Matters You’re not late, everyone else is just early! Final call for registration for the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering, MYLE, and the tAble in New Orleans! Registration will close on April 15. Thanks to a generous...

Issue 91 of Administration Matters Registration for the 2024 Gathering, MYLE, the tAble, and Young Adult Gathering is currently open! The ELCA Youth Gathering and Young Adult Gathering will take place in New Orleans on July 16-20, with MYLE and...