Administration Matters

Issue 56 of Administration Matters Submit your parochial report! 2017 parochial reports are due on Feb. 15. These reports are vital to the ELCA’s commitment to improving its efforts to spread the good news and are used in allocating the...

Issue 55 of Administration Matters Stories of Faith in Action 2017-2018 is here! Stories of Faith in Action is an annual publication highlighting how God is changing lives through ministries funded by Mission Support. Mission Support is a portion of ELCA...

Issue 54 of Administration Matters 500th Anniversary of the Reformation The 500th anniversary of the Reformation is just over 60 days away! Hopefully, you’ve been able to host an anniversary activity. If not, it’s not too late. Consider hosting a...

Issue 53 of Administration Matters Congregational Ethics Policy The highest degree of stewardship and fiduciary responsibility is expected of all employees, including the receiving, reporting, and use of funds, property, and time. Employees are responsible for complying with laws, regulations,...

Issue 52 Of Administration Matters Gathering opportunities for the summer The ELCA will host its first Rostered Ministers Gathering in Atlanta at the Sheraton Downtown Aug. 7-10. This will be our first-ever ELCA-wide opportunity for our rostered ministers to assemble...

Issue 51 of Administration Matters Updated tax guides now available through Portico Portico Benefit Services provides pastors and congregations participating in the ELCA benefit program with no-cost access to Richard R. Hammar’s annual tax guides. Members can use their Portico...