Administration Matters

Issue 37 of Administration Matters Congregations rethink the tradition of gift-giving with ELCA Good Gifts The average American spends over $700 on Christmas gifts each year. But when we think about the best gifts we have given or received, it...

Issue 36 of Administration Matters Health and disability contribution rates increase to meet community needs Portico annually evaluates contribution rates for the ELCA’s self-insured health and disability plans. Due to higher than expected claims and projected increases in future costs,...

Issue 35 of Administration Matters Mission Investment Fund offers the expertise of church building consultants Is your congregation or ministry considering a building project? The experienced church building consultants of the Mission Investment Fund can get you started in the...

Issue 34 of Administration Matters Campaign for the ELCA Always Being Made New: The Campaign for the ELCA, is the first-ever comprehensive campaign for our church, approved by the 2013 Churchwide Assembly in response to God’s call to love and...

Issue 33 of Administration Matters Clergy Tax Guide now available Clergy have unique tax considerations. Pass along the “Clergy Tax Return Preparation Guide,” offered compliments of Portico Benefit Services, to help pastors prepare their 2013 tax returns. >more Don’t miss...

Issue 32 of Administration Matters New Year’s benefit reminder On the heels of Portico Benefit Services’ Open Enrollment in November, make sure your benefits are being delivered accurately. Confirm that your employee withholding is correct for 2014 and that Portico...