We believe it is our Lord Jesus Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit, who guides the call process of a pastor to be in a mutual ministry with the members of a congregation. This process also represents a valuable partnership between God, the calling congregation and the Indiana-Kentucky Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. An ideal call process builds on trust, openness, and good communication.  When the call process results in a good match between pastor and congregation, the total mission of the church is furthered.

The links below provide access to the documents and forms which will assist a congregation through the call process, from the time a rostered leader resigns to welcoming the newly called leader.

These documents are to be used along with the assistance of a Call Consultant, who will walk with a congregation through the call process. The Call Consultant is appointed by the Dean of the Conference, and should meet with the Congregation Council as soon as possible after a resignation has been offered by a rostered leader. 

Call Process Manual	Outline of Call Process	Introduction for the Call Committee
Vision and Expectations Ordained Ministers in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	Vision and Expectations Associates in Ministry, Deaconesses, and Diaconal Ministers in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	Handbook for the Call Committee
The mission, vision, and core values of the Indiana-Kentucky Synod, ELCA	Mutual Ministry Committee	Installation of a Call Committee
Defined Compensation of Pastor and Instructions	Defined Compensation of Associates in Ministry, Deaconesses, and Diaconal Ministers and instructions	Skills and Interest Form