South Wisconsin District directory of congregations, October 2007

To help us better communicate with the officers of your congregation, we would like you to fill out the enclosed form with the names and addresses of the chairpersons of the listed positions at your congregation.

Congregation's mission and ministry 2008-09 commitment form for District and Synod.

Congregational Personnel Manual 2003 employee handbook section (Microsoft Word)

This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. 2006 edition.

On July 23, 2007, the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS released final regulations for Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code. These regulations affect the Concordia Retirement Savings Plan (CRSP) as well as individual contracts that church workers may have set up on their own with other companies (such as Thrivent, Fidelity, American Funds, etc.). The regulations are generally effective Jan. 1, 2009, with one exception related to 90-24 transfers between 403(b) plans which was effective Sept. 24, 2007. 

Fifteen Lutheran Church Extension Fund outreach event grants available to South Wisconsin District organizations in 2008. Each grant is worth up to $1,000. LCEF is a nonprofit ministry of the LCMS whose fiscal year end operating results are put back into mission and ministry. All South Wisconsin District congregations, schools, and ministry organizations are eligible. The application deadline is March 15, 2008.

LCMS purchasing program link.

A 2004 Wisconsin law requires clergy to report suspected cases of child sexual abuse.

Planning a LutherLand study tour was presented by Rev. Larry Myers (Elm Grove) during the SWD 2007 fall pastors' conference at the Heidel House Resort, Green Lake.

Containing tips and practical advice for planning and executing a Lutherland study tour, the PowerPoint presentation it is based on Myers' six years living in Germany and eight study tours he led to the sites. He gives permission for use of the content (brochure, pre-tour briefing, planning, etc.).  Click the link below to download (3 Mb).

Compensation guidelines designed to encourage fair compensation within the pastoral, teaching and related ministries.

An interactive salary worksheet in Microsoft Excel format.

Church worker student aid application form. The pastoral verification form and college form are also needed. See student aid page.

Guidelines for church worker student aid applications. See student aid page.