Handbook of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod
(viewable online; last updated June 2011)
(A pdf version of the Handbook, and files containing the updates, are available here)
Introduction
Administration
Articles of Incorporation of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod
The Constitution of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Bylaws of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Articles of Incorporation of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod Foundation
Bylaws of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod Foundation
Rules and Regulations for the Board of Trustees of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws for Missions Advancement Project, Inc.
Guidelines for Missions Advancement Project, Inc.
Guidelines for the Synod’s Relationship to its Executive Officers
General Synodical Rules and Regulations
Guidelines for the Planning and Coordinating Committee
Guidelines for the Synod Review Committee
Guidelines for the Circuit Visitors and Visitations
Guidelines for Synodical Membership
Guidelines for the Colloquy Committee
Guidelines for the Pastor’s Ordination and Installation
Guidelines for the Clergy Roster
Guidelines When There is a Pastor or Teacher Vacancy in a Congregation
Guidelines for the Emeritus Award
Guidelines for Adopting Doctrinal Statements
Guidelines for the General Pastoral Conference
Guidelines for Synodical Discipline and Appeals
Faith and Service
Guidelines for the Doctrine Committee
Guidelines for the Committee on Worship
Guidelines for the Board for Evangelism
Guidelines for the Board for Stewardship
Guidelines for the Board for Christian Service
Guidelines for the Board for Home Missions
Guidelines for the Board for World Outreach
Guidelines for Church Related Organizations
Education
Articles of Restatement of the Articles of Incorporation of Bethany Lutheran College, Inc.
Bylaws of Bethany Lutheran College, Inc.
Guidelines for Bethany Lutheran College (The institution)
Guidelines for Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary
Restated Articles of Incorporation of Lutheran Schools of America, Inc.
Bylaws for the Lutheran Schools of America
Guidelines for the Board for Parish Education and Youth
Guidelines for the Board for Publications
Guidelines for the Committee for Integrating Technology (CfIT)
Guidelines for the Department of Archives and History
Circuit Divisions
Circuit Divisions in the Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Index
The Index is available only in the printed version of the Handbook.
