Ballot, nominees, and position descriptions for the elections at the 2021 Synod Convention in Saginaw, Mich., July 26 – 29, 2021.
Find the 2021 Book of Reports and Memorials, Synod Convention delegate book, voting and advisory delegates, floor committees, and delegate reimbursement form.
The Report to the Twelve Districts, put out in even years, reports the work of the synod to the districts for their conventions.
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report
The call report details when pastors, teachers, and staff ministers change positions within WELS. The Conference of Presidents oversees and coordinates the calling process.
*CRM: “Candidatus Reverendi Ministerii.” This means that a person does not currently hold a divine call but is eligible to receive one. He is a “Candidate for the Holy Ministry.”
*Obituaries: From now on, deaths reported on the call report will only be for called workers who are actively serving at the time of their death or for those who have retired from active ministry. This reflects the current Yearbook policy set by the Conference of Presidents.
View archived call reports – previous to 2020.
The COP welcomes feedback and input from called workers and laypeople as they view the restatement and use the Bible study in preparation for district conventions in June 2020. This comment box will allow individuals and groups to provide direct feedback to the COP through the spring of 2020. Each district will also provide a summary report of the discussions that take place at the district conventions. After the COP has considered the feedback and the discussions at district conventions, it will present the statement to the synod convention for adoption in the summer of 2021. May the time invested in studying the Word reopen all our eyes to the beauty of what God has made and lead us all to greater joy in serving our Savior together!
Find the presentations, resources and PDF’s given and presented to the 2019 Synod Convention.
Note: Some presentations have been edited due to security issues.
Requesting a new called worker for your congregation or school, whether you plan to ask for a graduate assignment from one of our worker training schools or call from the field of current workers, is an important process in the life of your ministry. Use the resources provided to give careful consideration to the request and appropriate communication to the candidate you call.
Please note: WELS Cloud login required for request form
Additional information for Principal requests
Additional information for Early Childhood Ministry Director requests
Assignment request information and instructions
Sample letter to teacher assignment candidate
Sample letter to pastor assignment candidate
Call document, teacher
Call document, early childhood ministry director
Call document, staff minister
Call document, pastor single congregation
Call document, pastor dual congregation
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report
The call report details when pastors, teachers, and staff ministers change positions within WELS. The Conference of Presidents oversees and coordinates the calling process.
*CRM: “Candidatus Reverendi Ministerii.” This means that a person does not currently hold a divine call but is eligible to receive one. He is a “Candidate for the Holy Ministry.”
*Obituaries: From now on, deaths reported on the call report will only be for called workers who are actively serving at the time of their death or for those who have retired from active ministry. This reflects the current Yearbook policy set by the Conference of Presidents.
View archived call reports – previous to 2019.
The following convention memorials were submitted after the deadline for the printed Book of Reports and Memorials.