Salary suggestions 2008-09 interactive spreadsheet
An interactive salary worksheet in Microsoft Excel format.
Salary suggestions 2008-09
Compensation guidelines for 2008-09 designed to encourage fair compensation within the pastoral, teaching and related ministries. Includes daycare/preschool workers.
403(b) sweeping administration change begins Jan. 1, 2009
The revised IRS 403(b) regulations governing Tax-deferred Savings Plans and Tax-sheltered Annuities that go into effect on Jan. 1, 2009, will have a significant impact for all employers that have at any time offered a 403(b) to their employees. Depending on the employer’s ultimate decision and action, employees can be affected as well.
Congregational commitment form
Congregation's mission and ministry 2008-09 commitment form for District and Synod. 
Salary suggestions 2007-08
Compensation guidelines designed to encourage fair compensation within the pastoral, teaching and related ministries.
Congregation directory, October 2007
South Wisconsin District directory of congregations, October 2007
IRS 403(b) regulation changes for all employers
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.
Employment resource manual
The Employment Resource Manual for Congregations and Districts is intended to be used as a guide in performing the tasks necessary to provide adequate and effective management of the personnel working in the congregational setting or district office. Revised 2003.
Taxes and ministers 2007
Tax help designed for ordained or commissioned ministers. 2007 edition, revised 10/07.
Mandatory reporting of child abuse
A 2004 Wisconsin law requires clergy to report suspected cases of child sexual abuse.
LCMS national contract program
LCMS purchasing program link.
Congregational gifts remitted
Form for mailed gifts for District and Synod mission and ministry
Step by step through a church building program
"Step by step through a church building program" (Microsoft Word). This document, prepared by the SWD building committee, is designed to serve as a resource and guide for congregations planning to build new facilities or add on to existing facilities.
Congregational treasurer's manual
This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. 2006 edition.
Congregational personnel manual
Congregational Personnel Manual 2003 employee handbook section (Microsoft Word)