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Adoration Lutheran Church, Greenfield
Advent Lutheran Church, Cedarburg
All Peoples Gathering Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
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Be Still, Wales
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Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Muskego
Breaking The Chains, Milwaukee
Christ Lutheran Church, Jackson
Christ Lutheran Church, Mequon
Christ Lutheran Church, Salem
Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Sussex
Christ The King Lutheran Church, Delafield
Christ The King Lutheran Church, Port Washington
Christ The Servant Lutheran Church, Waukesha
Christ the Victor Lutheran Church, New Berlin
Cross Lutheran Church, Burlington
Cross Lutheran Church, Ixonia
Cross Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
Dr. Martin Luther Lutheran Church, Oconomowoc
Emaus ELCA, Racine
Faith Lutheran Church, Cedarburg
Faith/Santa Fe Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
First Lutheran Church, West Allis
First United Lutheran Church, Sheboygan
Fox Point Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
Galilee Lutheran Church, Pewaukee
Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Brookfield
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Menomonee Falls
Good Shepherd Trinity Church, Milwaukee
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Thiensville
Grace Lutheran Church, Grafton
Grace Lutheran Church, Kenosha
Hephatha Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
Holy Communion Lutheran Church, Racine
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Menomonee Falls
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, West Allis
House Of Prayer Lutheran Church, Franklin
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Cedarburg
Incarnation Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
Jackson Park Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
Journey in Faith, Racine
King Of Glory Lutheran Church, Greenfield
Kingo Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
Lake Park Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
Lakeside Lutheran Church, Kenosha
Living Christ Lutheran Church, Germantown
Living Faith Lutheran Church, Racine
Living Hope Lutheran Church, Saukville
Lord Of Life Lutheran Church, Kenosha
Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, West Allis
Lutheran Church of the Great Spirit, Milwaukee
Lutheran Church Of The Redeemer, Racine
Lutheran Church Of The Resurrection, Pewaukee
Lutheran Church Of The Resurrection, Racine
Martin Luther Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
Memorial Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
Messiah Lutheran Church, Racine
Messiah Lutheran Church, Twin Lakes
Mount Carmel Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
Mount Hope Lutheran Church, West Allis
Mount Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mukwonago
Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church, Racine
Mount Zion Lutheran Church, Wauwatosa
Nativity Lutheran Church, Wauwatosa
North Cape Lutheran Church, Franksville
Norway Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wind Lake
Our Savior Lutheran Church, Hartland
Our Savior Lutheran Church, Oconomowoc
Our Savior Lutheran Church, West Bend
Peace Lutheran Church, Burlington
Peace Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
Redeemer Lutheran Church, Hartford
Redeemer Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
Reformation Lutheran Church, Brookfield
Reformation Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
Resurrection Lutheran Church, New Berlin
Spirit Alive Lutheran Church, Kenosha
Spirit Of Peace Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
St John Lutheran Church, Grafton
St John Lutheran Church, Jackson
St John Lutheran Church, Stone Bank (Oconomowoc)
St John's Lutheran Church, Brookfield
St Luke Lutheran Church, Greendale
St Luke Lutheran Church, Sheboygan Falls
St Luke Lutheran Church, Slinger
St Luke's Lutheran Church, Waukesha
St Mark Lutheran Church, Cudahy
St Mark Lutheran Church, Waukesha
St Mary Lutheran Church, Kenosha
St Matthew Lutheran Church, Palmyra
St Matthew Lutheran Church, Wauwatosa
St Olaf Lutheran Church, Rubicon
St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Random Lake
St Paul Lutheran Church, Kenosha
St Paul's Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
St Peter Lutheran Church, Sheboygan
St Stephen The Martyr Lutheran Church, Greendale
The Table, Milwaukee
The Village Church, Milwaukee
Trinity Lutheran Church, Cedarburg
Trinity Lutheran Church, Kenosha
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Trinity Lutheran Church, West Bend
United Lutheran Church, Racine
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Unity Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
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American Samoa
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British Indian Ocean Territory
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
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Cameroon
Canada
Cayman Islands
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Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
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Colombia
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Cook Islands
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Croatia
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Curaçao
Cyprus
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Guinea-Bissau
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Holy See
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Hong Kong
Hungary
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India
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Iraq
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Italy
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Wallis and Futuna
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Please use my winter address during these months:
From:
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No
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Street Address
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State
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FAMILY INFORMATION
These things have changed in my life this year:
Check all that apply.
I got married
We had a new baby
We adopted a child or children
I was divorced
My spouse died this year
Other (use box below to explain)
Spouse
Name
Date of marriage (mm/dd/yyyy)
Dependents
Use the plus sign to the right to add more rows.
Dependent (Full Name)
Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
Relationship
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Divorce
Date of divorce (mm/dd/yyyy)
Other life changes:
Do you have new grandchildren? Did you buy a house? What would you like to share with us?
CONTINUING EDUCATION
We encourage all rostered ministers who are active in ministry to participate in Healthy Boundaries training at least once every three years and Anti-Racism training at least once every four years.
I attended Healthy Boundaries training 2024
(Required)
Yes, I attended the GMS training in November
Yes, I attended online or outside of the synod
No, I did not attend.
Location of online or outside the synod training
For example: list the synod or organization and who provided the training.
Date of last Healthy Boundaries Training
MM slash DD slash YYYY
I attended Anti-Racism training in 2024
(Required)
Yes
No
Date of last Anti-Racism Training
MM slash DD slash YYYY
In the past year I have attended
(Required)
Other continuing education or synodical events (list below)
I have not attended continuing education events this year.
List the name and approximate date for continuing education or synodical events checked above.
Continuing education dollars expended:
Personally
Congregation
Scholarship dollars received
The most important thing I learned in my continuing education this year is:
Are you involved in a degree program?
Yes
No
Please describe your degree program.
INFORMATION FOR THE BISHOP
I would like to be added to the supply list.
Yes
No
Have you filled out and returned a funeral plan to the synod office?
We encourage all rostered ministers to share a funeral plan with the synod office. You can learn more and find the funeral plan
here
. This plan is kept in your roster file and can be updated at any time.
Yes
No
Note any concerns or issues you desire to share with your bishop.
As you reflect on this past year, what are the things that bring you hope? What are the things that break your heart?
Where have you seen God active in your life and ministry? (joys, struggles, hopes, disappointments)
What resources or support have been most helpful to you and what might you need in the year ahead?
Do you wish to discuss the possibility of a change of call?
Yes
No
If so, is your request urgent?
Yes
No
ABOUT YOUR CONGREGATION
Was an extended study leave (sabbatical) provided?
Yes
No
Does your congregation have a sabbatical policy?
A sample sabbatical policy is provided in the
compensation guidelines
.
Yes
No
In the past year has your congregation begun or continued conversations toward becoming a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) congregation?
Learn more about what this means at
Reconciling Works
We have had no conversation
We have had some conversation
We have discerned that we are called to be an RIC congregation
We are already an RIC congregation
As an RIC church - in what ways has your church acted or worked towards being welcoming and affirming to the LGBTQIA+ community?
Does your congregation have an anti-racism and/or diversity committee in place?
Yes
No
How often does your anti-racism and/or diversity committee meet?
Weekly
Monthly
Other
What are some of your anti-racism and/or diversity committee's accomplishments in 2024?
What obstacles or opportunities exist as you consider developing and implementing anti-racist strategies in your congregation?
What anti-racism work has your congregation done in/with the community?
Would you/your congregation like to be contacted with resources relating to RIC/anti-racism?
Yes
No
Ready to submit?
I'm finished with this form and ready to submit
I'd like to complete the full report including financial information
Financial Information
Enter what you actually received in 2024 and what you will receive in 2025. This information assists the bishop in tracking compensation and is helpful should you be considered for call.
Please enter amounts in round dollars (for example 55,000).
Compensation (salary and housing allowance)
2024
2025
Compensation (salary)
2024
2025
Social Security allowance
2024
2025
Is a parsonage provided for you?
Yes
No
Utilities Allowance
2024
2025
Furnishings Allowance
2024
2025
Housing Equity
Enter what you actually received in 2023 and what you will receive in 2024.
2024
2025
Add
Remove
Other compensation
2024
2025
Please explain other compensation
Mileage reimbursement
I am reimbursed for actual miles driven.
I am given a flat amount for mileage.
Car/Travel Allowance (flat)
2024
2025
Business/Professional Allowance
2024
2025
Continuing Education Allowance
2024
2025
Provided Number of Continuing Education Days
Please enter a number greater than or equal to
0
.
Books/Subscriptions Allowance
2024
2025
Other Allowance
2024
2025
Please list other types of allowances
My call is
Full time
Part time
Number of Hours per Week
40 hours per week is considered full time. Please note a number less than 40.
Please enter a number from
0
to
39
.
My 2025 compensation is
Click here to review the
2025 compensation guidelines
.
Above guidelines
In keeping with guidelines
Below guidelines
Paid Vacation
Number of Weekdays
Number of Sundays
ELCA Retirement
10%
11%
12%
Other
ELCA Medical and Dental
check all that apply
Member
Spouse
Children
Coverage Waived
My health insurance is fully paid by my congregation.
Yes
No
My annual health insurance contribution is
Please enter a number greater than or equal to
1
.
Carrier Name if other than Portico Benefit Services
If retirement and/or other benefits are provided by other than Portico Benefits Services or beyond those offered by Portico Benefits Services, please list the carrier's names and coverages below.
Other compensation (cell phone, etc.)
2024
2025
INFORMATION FOR MINISTERS ON LEAVE FROM CALL OR ON DISABILITY
Is the information regarding your on leave from call date, actions and type of leave correct? (this information was emailed to you on January 2.)
(Required)
Yes
No
If the information is incorrect, please explain
Please respond to one of the four choices below
(Required)
I desire a return to ministry under call
I am uncertain, but am considering the possibility of again serving in ministry under call
I am eligible to retire and request to be placed on the retired roster of this church (Age 60 or 30 years of rostered service)
I would like to resign from the roster
How can your gifts and abilities contribute to the ministry and mission of this church?
(Required)
Are you available to provide ministry services while on leave from call at the direction of the bishop?
(Required)
Yes
No
Please describe the ministry services you are available to provide
What are your plans for continuing education while on leave from call?
(Required)
How are you currently involved in the life of your congregation?
(Required)
Additional Comments if desired - current employment, future plans, etc.
INFORMATION FOR RETIRED MINISTERS
What pastoral ministry were you invited to provide this past year?
I'd be interested in learning more about serving in the following ways
Check all that apply
Supply Pastor
Intentional Interim
Transitional Pastor
Mentoring
Other (please list below)
Other ways I'd like to serve:
What challenges do you face now that you are retired?
What insights into church life, based upon your experience, would be helpful for the bishop's consideration?