Administration Matters

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...

Issue 50 of Administration Matters HR Series – checking references Checking references is an important part of the hiring process. While it may feel like just one more step, checking applicants’ references can actually save time, money, effort and a...

Issue 49 of Administration Matters Mission support interpretation resources The ministry of the ELCA is present around the corner and the globe. Financial resources shared from congregations, synods and churchwide, called Mission Support, are deployed across this church and work to...