• Letter from the Bishop
• Definition and Steps to Follow
   
• Installation of an Interim Pastor - PDF (20KB)
   
• Congregation Leader's Evaluation of Interim Ministry (also available to complete online using Formatta Filler)
• Interim Pastor's Evaluation of Interim Ministry (also available to complete online using Formatta Filler)
   
• Sample Interim Ministry Covenant - PDF (31KB)
  (full-time according to salary guidelines)
• Sample Interim Ministry Covenant - PDF (21KB)
  (hourly)

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• Letter from the Bishop
• Checklist for Congregations
• Things you should know/do when a pastor leaves
• Steps in the Call Process
• Interview Strategies
• Exit Interview Part I
  (also available to complete online using Formatta Filler)
• Exit Interview Part II
  (also available to complete online using Formatta Filler)
• Overview
• 2009 Salary Guidelines
• Devotions for Call Committee
• Sample Service of Farewell and Godspeed
• Forms
• Information Guide (PDF 28KB) - Metropolitan Chicago Synod Installations of Clergy, Diaconal Ministers, and Associates in Ministry   (Adobe Acrobat Reader needed to view and print this file. Download FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader now.)
• Ministry Site Profile
  
  Reference Recommendation for Ministry Site Profile (MSP)
  
  Each ministry site is required to provide an outside reference who will complete a recommendation form. The form contains within it the “Ministry Site Characteristics” survey just as in the MSP, creating an opportunity for the rostered leader to pursue some comparison and conversation. You can download the form by going to “Access Account” after the MSP has been submitted. The form is then e-mailed to the reference as an attachment. The Reference Recommendation form is a PDF form, requiring the use of Adobe Acrobat. The reference submits the form by clicking the “Submit” button at the end of the form. Use “Access Account” to monitor the arrival of this reference form.  The synod office does not have access to this form.

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