For Ministers
Annual Minister Reports to the Bishop
To be completed by pastors and deacons every winter. As a reminder, submission of this annual report is required by the ELCA to remain on the roster.
We encourage everyone to complete their minister report online following the appropriate link:
Retired Ministers
Ministers On Leave or Disability
If you are unable to complete the online form, the ELCA website provides downloadable forms here.
Please print, complete, and mail to the synod office at:
Attn: Amanda Dela Cruz, 2800 N Vancouver Rd Suite 101, Portland, OR, 97227
Pulpit Supply
Required Training(s)
Boundaries and Antiracism training – required every three years for all rostered ministers.
Learn more about the Oregon Synod’s policy on misconduct.
Internal Church Directory
For use by rostered leaders and church staff. Login credentials are emailed individually by CRTN. Login page.
Grants
For study and research: Pastoral Study Project grants (summer application)
For financial support of sabbaticals of rest and renewal: Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs (winter application)
For projects focused on personal reflection or discernment: Reflective Leadership Grant from Leadership Education at Duke Divinity School (spring application)