Calling a Commissioned Minister
A Manual for Congregations Engaged in the Call Process
Collected here is information to guide congregations to Call, welcome and nurture positive working relationships with Ministers of Religion: Commissioned Personnel
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Commissioned Ministers are those within the Pacific Southwest District (other than pastors) who have been called to their positions at a school or congregation.
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Ellen Pratt works directly with the Call process. Please contact her for assistance with obtaining the Call document program and procedural questions. ellen.pratt@psd-lcms.org
The Call Manual & Helpful Resources
The Call Manual - Full Document
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​First Call Candidate - This is a great resource for your school, congregation, and school board to use regarding first Call candidates - either a new graduate or someone who has recently completed Colloquy.
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Checklist to secure Personnel - A checklist to help in the process of Calling both new candidates and those from the field.
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Quick Reference - A quick reference list for the Commissioned Minister Call process and document.
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Calls Schmalls: What does this mean - Information for a Call committee to understand what a Call is, why it is important, and how to go through the process correctly.​​