Forms and Other Resources
WELS (and district) Constitution
WELS Model Constitution and Bylaws I
WELS Model Constitution and Bylaws II
WELS Model Constitution and Bylaws III
Conference/Convention Resources
NPH Style Guide
Administrative Resources
WELS Sexual Misconduct Policy
Guest Preaching Rates 2018
How to update called worker profile in WELS database
Call Resources
Agenda for circuit pastor led call meeting
WELS Called Worker Compensation Calculator
Pastoral Calling Document
Vacancy Pastor Call Form – Printable
Rite of Installation – Vacancy or Interim Pastor
Call Courtesies and Protocol
Sample call letter – Assignment Committee
Vicar Call Form
Vicar Salary/Compensation Guidelines
Application (coming in 2019)
Vicar in Missions info
COLA Index 2012-2013
Teacher Call form (NPH link)
Guidelines for retirement calls - Revised January 2017
Vacancy Pastor Compensation: $1600 per month, plus mileage, plus any housing needs.
This rate is based on 60% of a first year pastor’s salary from column “E” of the 2018-19 WELS salary matrix.
2018-19 WELS salary matrix
Evangelism Resources
Evangelism Organization and Planning
Prospect Nurture and Witness
Elder Resources
Shepherd's Assistants: A Handbook for Church Elders or Deacons
District Mission Board Resources
New Mission Establishment Process
Worship Resources
Planning Christian Worship – Year A – Advent – End Times
Planning Christian Worship — Year B, Festival Half
Planning Christian Worship – Year B – non-festival
Planning Christian Worship Year C (Festival Half)
Planning Christian Worship Year C (Non-Festival Half)
The Wartburg Project (EHV) Lectionary Readings (both CW and CWS readings are accessible from this page.)
Study Documents and Bible Class Resources
COP Fellowship Study Toolbox
WELS Every Member Visit Instructions
WELS Every Member Visit Plan
WELS Constitution and Bylaws (2015)
WELS Model Constitution and Bylaws I
WELS Model Constitution and Bylaws II
WELS Model Constitution and Bylaws III
Conference/Convention Resources
NPH Style Guide
Administrative Resources
WELS Sexual Misconduct Policy
Guest Preaching Rates 2018
How to update called worker profile in WELS database
Call Resources
Agenda for circuit pastor led call meeting
WELS Called Worker Compensation Calculator
Pastoral Calling Document
Vacancy Pastor Call Form – Printable
Rite of Installation – Vacancy or Interim Pastor
Call Courtesies and Protocol
Sample call letter – Assignment Committee
Vicar Call Form
Vicar Salary/Compensation Guidelines
Application (coming in 2019)
Vicar in Missions info
COLA Index 2012-2013
Teacher Call form (NPH link)
Guidelines for retirement calls - Revised January 2017
Vacancy Pastor Compensation: $1600 per month, plus mileage, plus any housing needs.
This rate is based on 60% of a first year pastor’s salary from column “E” of the 2018-19 WELS salary matrix.
2018-19 WELS salary matrix
Evangelism Resources
Evangelism Organization and Planning
Prospect Nurture and Witness
Elder Resources
Shepherd's Assistants: A Handbook for Church Elders or Deacons
District Mission Board Resources
New Mission Establishment Process
Worship Resources
Planning Christian Worship – Year A – Advent – End Times
Planning Christian Worship — Year B, Festival Half
Planning Christian Worship – Year B – non-festival
Planning Christian Worship Year C (Festival Half)
Planning Christian Worship Year C (Non-Festival Half)
The Wartburg Project (EHV) Lectionary Readings (both CW and CWS readings are accessible from this page.)
Study Documents and Bible Class Resources
COP Fellowship Study Toolbox
WELS Every Member Visit Instructions
WELS Every Member Visit Plan
WELS Constitution and Bylaws (2015)