By now most of you have been informed of the new improvements coming to ELCA.org. We are preparing to implement some technical improvements to eliminate the Formatta forms we use in the Candidacy Process. Our Information Technology (IT) staff has been working to make the transition from Formatta to Adobe/web-based forms a simpler experience. These improvements were expected to be completed by December 9. However, to ensure a successful migration, which includes the conversion of the current Formatta data to the new technology, IT is requesting more time to validate and add quality assurance to their work before asking the synod to test these forms as well. Rather than risking a go-live date that would run into the Christmas season, we will be moving the date into the first part of 2014. You should continue to use the Formatta forms until further notice.
We will let you know at the beginning of the year of the revised go-live date. We thank you for your patience through this process and appreciate your work on behalf of the Gospel.
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Affiliation Checklist
For ELCA Candidates attending non-ELCA Seminaries
Associate in Ministry Candidacy Process Checklist
Associate in Ministry Candidacy Process Checklist
DownloadCandidacy Process in the ELCA
Deaconess Community Candidacy Checklist
Deaconess Community Candidacy Checklist
DownloadDiaconal Minister Candidacy Process Checklist
Diaconal Minister Candidacy Process Checklist
DownloadOrdained Minister Candidacy Checklist
Ordained Minister Candidacy Checklist
DownloadProceso de Candidatura en la IELA
Proceso de Candidatura en la IELA
DownloadVision and Expectations for Ordained Ministers
Vision and Expectations for Ordained Ministers
DownloadVision and Expectations for Rostered Lay Ministers
Vision and Expectations for Rostered Lay Ministers
DownloadCandidacy in the ELCA is a churchwide process. Entrance into candidacy occurs through a synod candidacy committee which provides guidance and makes decisions on behalf of the ELCA. Any person seeking to become a candidate for rostered ministry in the ELCA should contact a synod office for application information.
Forms are to be filled out and submitted only after contact with the
synod.
Application for Entrance to Candidacy
Submitted electronically.
Application for Entrance to Candidacy
DownloadApplication for Reinstatement to the Roster
Application for Reinstatement to the Roster
DownloadDiaconal Ministry Spiritual Direction Report Form
Diaconal Ministry Spiritual Direction Report Form
DownloadApplication from a Pastor in Another Lutheran Church or Christian Tradition
Application from a Pastor in Another Lutheran Church or Christian Tradition
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Approval Essay Document 2013
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Congregational Application for Intern
Congregational Application for Intern
DownloadCongregational Registration for a Candidacy Applicant
Congregational Registration for a Candidacy Applicant
DownloadCongregational Support for Candidates at an ELCA Seminary
Congregational Support for Candidates at an ELCA Seminary
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Candidate's Report / Internship and Faculty Form D
Candidate's Report / Internship and Faculty Form D
DownloadIntern Supervisor's Mid-Year Review
Intern Supervisor's Mid-Year Review
DownloadIntern Supervisor's Three Month Evaluation
Intern Supervisor's Three Month Evaluation
DownloadIntern Supervisor's Nine Month Evaluation
This form is optional.
Intern Supervisor's Nine Month Evaluation
DownloadIntern's Final Evaluation
Intern's Mid-Year Evaluation
Intern's Nine Month Report
This form is optional.
Intern's Three Month Report
Internship Committee's Final Evaluation
Internship Committee's Final Evaluation
DownloadInternship Committee's Mid-Year Evaluation
Internship Committee's Mid-Year Evaluation
DownloadSupervisor's Final Evaluation
While meant primarily for synodical candidacy committees, these forms have been made publicly accessible for the convenience of all in the candidacy process.
Application for Registration as a Psychological Consultant
Application for Registration as a Psychological Consultant
DownloadApproval Decision for Candidacy Form E
Submitted electronically.
Approval Decision for Candidacy Form E
DownloadAssociate in Ministry Field Experience
Associate in Ministry Field Experience
DownloadAssociate in Ministry Information and Planning Guide
Associate in Ministry Information and Planning Guide
DownloadAssociate in Ministry Mid-Point and Final Evaluation
Associate in Ministry Mid-Point and Final Evaluation
DownloadCompetencies Assessment Panel Report Form
Competencies Assessment Panel Report Form
DownloadEndorsement Decision for Candidacy
Submitted electronically.
Endorsement Decision for Candidacy
DownloadEntrance Decision for Candidacy
Submitted electronically.
Psychological Evaluation Report Summary
Psychological Evaluation Report Summary
DownloadRecommendation Form Endorsement Panel Interview
Recommendation Form Endorsement Panel Interview
DownloadSynod Financial Support for Seminary Student
Synod Financial Support for Seminary Student
DownloadTheological Review Panel Report Form
Theological Review Panel Report Form
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