MINISTRY SITE PROFILE

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The Ministry Site Profile (MSP) is intended for use by congregations and church-related organizations that are seeking to call an ordained or lay
rostered minister of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, or a First Call candidate for rostered ministry. Congregations must complete the
entire MSP. Church-related organizations may, with the concurrence of the synod bishop, complete only the required sections (Part I, III and IV) .
Once complete, this form is submitted electronically to your synod bishop for review and posting to the “Current Openings” listing on the ELCA
website (www.ELCA.org/call).

Summary Description

PART I: WHO WE ARE

Name and Location
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CONGREGATION/MULTIPLE POINT PARISH/ ORGANIZATION NAME CONG ID

,, US
CITY, STATE , ZIP COUNTRY

SYNOD TYPE OF MINISTRY SITE YEAR ORGANIZED

SIZE OF COMMUNITY

Contact Information
Ministry Site (preferred contact information)
,, US
ADDRESS LINE 1 ADDRESS LINE 2 CITY, STATE, ZIP COUNTRY

E-MAIL WEB SITE PHONE FAX

Chairperson of Congregation or Head of the Organization

NAME

,, US
ADDRESS LINE 1 ADDRESS LINE 2 CITY, STATE, ZIP COUNTRY

DAY PHONE EVENING PHONE CELL PHONE FAX

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E-MAIL

Chairperson of Call or Search Committee

NAME

,, US
ADDRESS LINE 1 ADDRESS LINE 2 CITY, STATE, ZIP COUNTRY

DAY PHONE EVENING PHONE CELL PHONE FAX

E-MAIL

Demographics
Language Spoken

In the congregation/ organization

PRIMARY LANGUAGE SECOND LANGUAGE THIRD LANGUAGE
In the surrounding community
PRIMARY LANGUAGE SECOND LANGUAGE THIRD LANGUAGE
Race/ Ethnicity (In the Congregation)

LARGEST SECOND THIRD FOURTH

COMMENTS OR EXPLANATION

Race/ Ethnicity (Surrounding Community)

LARGEST SECOND THIRD FOURTH

COMMENTS OR EXPLANATION

Gender comparison Age distribution

% % % % % % %
MALE FEMALE 19 YEARS OR YOUNGER 20 - 34 35 - 49 50 - 65 OVER 65

Number of Paid Staff

CLERGY LAY ROSTERED OTHER LAY PROFESSIONALS SECRETARIAL SUPPORT CUSTODIAL SUPPORT OTHER

Congregational Information

AVE WEEKLY WORSHIP ATTENDANCE AVE ATTENDANCE IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PARISH TYPE

Distance members live from church facilities:

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% % % %
1/2 MILE OR LESS 1/2 - 1 MILE 1 - 3 MILES MORE THAN 3 MILES

Community Type
o Bedroom community o College or University o Farming
o Inner City o Mining/logging o Ranching
o Industrial o Resort o Retirement

Budget of the Congregation/ Organization

LAST FISCAL YEAR

TOTAL BUDGET FOR THE LAST FISCAL YEAR TOTAL DEBT OF THE CONGREGATION/ ORGANIZATION AT
THE END OF THE LAST FISCAL YEAR

MISSION SUPPORT TO THE ELCA/ SYNOD FOR THE LAST FISCAL TOTAL SAVINGS, RESERVES, ENDOWMENT AT THE END OF
YEAR THE LAST FISCAL YEAR

PART II: OUR VISION FOR MISSION

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Trends in the Community Context of the Congregation or Organization

Characteristics:
Write a description of your community in terms of socio-economic status, demographics, primary areas of employment and lifestyle.
The Demographic ZIP Code report for your primary ZIP codes may be helpful.

Trends:
List three changes or trends within the congregation or organization which have occurred in the last three to five years.

Context:
List three ways that the community in which you are located has been challenged by change and transition in the last three to five years.

Programs:
Describe your congregation's or organization's current programs for mission and ministry.

Goals:
What are the primary goals of your ministry site (please refer to any Strategic Plan that has been adopted).

Energy:
What is your congregation or organization really excited about right now?

Partnership:
How does this congregation or organization see itself as a member and active participant in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
and the synod?

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Ministry Site Characteristics

AS A COMMUNITY
A LOT A LITTLE A LITTLE A LOT
LIKE US LIKE US LIKE US LIKE
US
We tend to be formal and programmatic. o o o o We tend to be informal and spontaneous.

We have clearly defined goals and plans for our o o o o We have no stated goals or plans.
future.
We are racially and economically diverse. o o o o We are demographically homogeneous.

OUR LEADERSHIP STYLE

We welcome ideas that are provoking and o o o o We prefer ideas that are tried and true.
challenging.
We rely on our leaders for direction. o o o o We rely on group decision-making.

We have learned how to use conflict o o o o We tend to perceive conflict as something

constructively. destructive.
OUR PROGRAMMING
Our facilities are often used by community o o o o Our facilities are only used for our activities.
groups.
We train people to minister outside our walls. o o o o We train people to minister inside our walls.

We focus on ideas and beliefs. o o o o We focus on skills and action.

OUR THEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE

We are obviously Lutheran in identify and o o o o We are less obvious about our Lutheran
practice. heritage.
We participate in synod and ELCA activities. o o o o We are not very active in the synod and
ELCA.
We focus on Biblical studies and doctrine. o o o o We focus on contemporary issues and topics.

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Purpose, Giftedness and Mission

Purpose How does this congregation or organization understand its reason for being in the light of God's call to mission and service?
Who are you? Why are you here?

Giftedness What are your gifts and resources for fulfilling this purpose? What are the congregation’s or organization's top three assets
and how are they being used? Are there obstacles that must be overcome to be able to use these gifts and accomplish the
mission?

Mission In light of the way you have described your ministry context in this Ministry Site Profile, what are the top three mission
priorities which, if accomplished, hold the most promise for the continued development of this ministry?

References
Synodical Bishop

NAME SYNOD E-MAIL

DAY PHONE EVENING PHONE CELL FAX

Inside Congregation or organization

NAME ORGANIZATION AND TITLE E-MAIL

DAY PHONE EVENING PHONE CELL FAX

Outside Congregation or organization

NAME ORGANIZATION AND TITLE E-MAIL

DAY PHONE EVENING PHONE CELL FAX

Member of the ELCA Clergy roster

NAME ORGANIZATION AND TITLE E-MAIL

DAY PHONE EVENING PHONE CELL FAX

Anyone else who knows your setting well

NAME SYNOD E-MAIL

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DAY PHONE EVENING PHONE CELL FAX

PART III: LEADERSHIP NEEDS

The Leader we Seek
Roster Type:
o Minister of Word and Sacrament o Minister of Word and Service o In Candidacy/First
Call

POSITION TYPE: MINIMUM DEGREE REQUIRED: FULL TIME/PART TIME:

Language Proficiencies

PRIMARY LANGUAGE (PROFICIENCY) SECOND LANGUAGE (PROFICIENCY) THIRD LANGUAGE (PROFICIENCY)

Experience:
o 0-3 years o 4-9 years o 10 -15 years o 16- 20 years o 21 + years

Top Five Ministry Tasks

The five most critical tasks required in this position.
o Administration o Building a Sense of Community o Campus / Young Adult Ministry
o Chaplaincy o Children's Ministry o Christian Education

o Communications/ Media o Community Organizing o Conflict Management

o Counseling/ Social Work o Early Childhood Administration o Ecumenical Work

o Evangelism/ Mission o Financial Management o Global Service
o Innovation / Creativity o Interim Ministry o Interpret Theology
o Inter-personal Climate o Ministry in Crisis o Ministry in Daily Life
o Ministry with Seniors o Multicultural Ministry o Music / Worship / Arts
o Outdoor/ Camping Ministry o Parish Nurse / Health o Participant in the Larger Church
o Pastoral Care and Visitation o Preaching / Worship o Public Policy / Advocacy
o Recruit and Equip Leaders o Self Care / Family Life o Small Group Ministry
o Social Ministry o Spiritual Formation / Direction o Stewardship
o Strategic Mission Planning o Teaching o Volunteer Coordination
o Youth and Family Ministry

Gifts for Ministry

The five gifts essential in this position, and the five that are very helpful in this position.

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Top Very
Priority Helpful
Help people develop their spiritual life.
Help people understand and act upon issues of social justice.
Provide care and nurture.
Be active in visitation of members and non-members.
Be effective in working with children.
Build a sense of community among the people with whom he/she works.
Help others develop their leadership abilities and skills for ministry.
Be an effective administrator.
Be an effective communicator.
Be an effective teacher.
Encourage support of the Church's wider mission.
Work regularly in the development of stewardship growth.
Be active in ecumenical relationships.
Be effective in working with youth.
Organize people for community action.
Be skilled in planning and leading programs.
Have a strong commitment and loyalty to the Lutheran Church.
Understand and interpret the mission of the Church from a global perspective.
Deal effectively with conflict.
Bring joy and good humor to relationships.
Be able to share leadership and work in a team.
Be creative and innovative about his or her tasks.
Be able to use technology and media.
Appreciate cultural diversity in language and customs.
Have talents in the areas of music, arts and writing.

Mutual Expectations
Please list the five primary areas of activity or focus that you wish your newly-called rostered leader to give special attention to during the first year of his or her ministry
at this congregation or organization:
A.

B.
C.
D.
E.
Please list the five ways that this congregation / organization will support and encourage the rostered leader during the first year in order to help her or him accomplish
these responsibilities:

A.

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B.
C.
D.
E.

Compensation
No No
PARSONAGE SOCIAL SECURITY TAX OFFSET

MAXIMUM AMOUNT AVAILABLE FOR DEFINED COMPENSATION

Benefits
No No
PENSION MEDICAL VACATION WEEKS

No No
SABBATICAL POLICY PARENTAL LEAVE POLICY

No
ARE BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED

Professional Expenses
No No
AUTO / TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT PROFESSIONAL EXPENSES ACCOUNT

No No
FIRST CALL THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION CONTINUING EDUCATION

Comments:
Please offer any comment or explanation regarding the compensation package, especially as it compares to synodical
recommendations or guidelines.

Other Supporting Resources

Are you able to supply the following items, if requested?
Mission and Vision statement of the congregation or organization No
Printed history of the congregation or organization No
Strategic Plan: Goals and Objectives No
Budget No
Annual Report No

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Position description: Duties and Responsibilities No

Communications Piece (publicity, newsletter, etc.)
PART IV: COMMENTARY No

You are encouraged to offer information or commentary that will help the reader appreciate the vision, opportunities,
challenges and nature of your ministry site. Use this opportunity to creatively promote and commend your ministry possibilities.

PART V: COMPLETION OF PROFILE

Discernment Process and Adoption
Please describe the process used to gather information, formulate responses, and officially adopt this Ministry Site Profile.
(Approximately 100 words maximum).

Enter the date on which this Ministry Site Profile was adopted by vote of the Congregation Council or organization's
board:

CALL PROCESS ADMINISTRATOR

The name of the person on the synod staff that the bishop has designated as
the Call Process Administrator for this call process.

NAME TITLE

OFFICE PHONE E-MAIL

Reference's Recommendation

NAME E-MAIL

DAY PHONE EVENING PHONE

CELL FAX

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