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Call Process Booklet

Call Process Booklet EDITED - Northwest Synod of Wisconsin

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Ministry and Programs<br />

• Describe the most significant ministries, initiatives, and programs of the<br />

congregation.<br />

• What ministries, initiatives, and programs have failed or are most needed?<br />

• Describe a vision for the ministry and programs of the future.<br />

God’s<br />

work.<br />

Our<br />

hands.<br />

Relationship to the Synod, ELCA, Ecumenical, and Interfaith Organizations<br />

• Describe briefly the congregation’s significant relationships with the broader faith<br />

community.<br />

• How are these relationships maintained?<br />

• What is the vision for renewing relationships with the synod during the interim?<br />

Issues<br />

• What are the significant issues facing the congregation today?<br />

• Is there any conflict in the congregation? What is it? How is it being managed?<br />

• Have issues and/or conflict been identified and acknowledged? By whom? What<br />

was the process?<br />

• How is the leadership of the congregation dealing with these issues?<br />

• What is needed to address unresolved issues?<br />

Tasks During the Interim<br />

• What challenges and opportunities face the congregation during the interim?<br />

• What specific tasks need to be accomplished during the interim?<br />

• Who will be the major players?<br />

• Who will provide leadership? What will be the process?<br />

• What will be the role of the pastor during the interim regarding issues and tasks?<br />

Walking together † for the sake of mission † in God’s world<br />

944 24 ¼ Street • PO Box 107 • Chetek, WI 54728 • 715-859-6810 • Fax 715-859-6812 • www.nwswi.org<br />

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