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Recipes For the Future,
August 25-29, Various Locations
2010 Fall Theological Conference,
September 26-28, Pierre
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2010 South Dakota Synod Assembly,
June 11-12, Rapid City
Second Annual Bishop's Golf Tournament,
July 19, Sioux Falls
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Please click here for information on censure letters mailed to congregations. |
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Be sure to visit the South Dakota Synod News Blog for the latest news, events, and Joys and Concerns! From there you may also subscribe to the blog via your favorite newsreader. |
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Stay up to date on on the ministries happening in congregations across the synod at the What's Happening In Our Congregations Blog. |
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Sexuality Statement Resources |
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For resources on the Statement on Human Sexuality and Ministry Policies, visit the Congregation Resources Page. |
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Luther House of Study is sponsoring a new initiative throughout the synod, Together in Ministry (TiM), designed to renew rostered leaders. More information here. |
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"Candidacy" is the process of preparation and formation leading to the ordained ministry of Word and Sacrament, the consecrated ministry of diaconal minister or deaconess, or the commissioned ministry of associate in ministry.If you have any questions about candidacy, please contact
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, Mobility Office Administrator, at 605/274-4024 or
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Associate to the Bishop, at 605/274-4022.
Upcoming Dates
- Candidacy Committee Meeting - July 29, 2010 - Synod Office in Sioux Falls, SD
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Interviews: Entrance, Endorsement, Approval
With so many students on nontraditional tracks, it is important for YOU to contact us when you need your entrance, endorsement, or approval interview. All materials must be into the synod office at least one month prior to the interview!
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Notes and Reminders for Candidates
- Follow the Candidacy Process Checklist located here to track your process and know the next steps you need to complete. The checklist takes you through all of the major steps of the Candidacy process.
- You are responsible for keeping track of your academic process. For Associates in Ministry, this is done by using the Associate in Ministry Criteria/Theological Education Information and Planning Guide. A copy of this form completed with documentation of coursework finished should be provided at the time of Endorsement and again at Approval. Transcripts and certificates are not sent to the synod office by anyone else but you.
- Keep in touch with your relator and call the synod office when you have further questions.
- Keep a copy of all your materials for your record. Check with the synod office periodically to verify if we have received materials you sent.
Associate in Ministry Candidates:
- Coursework may be completed by taking college courses or working through Select classes. Yes, you may audit a college course as long as you can successfully show completion of the course. Select coursework information is available online at SELECT.
- Please read through Section C of the Candidacy Manual available online. Section I contains examples of all forms used throughout the process.
- If you are interested in CPE, check the ACPE website for a listing of certified sites, look on the Avera website, or call Randy Nelson at Luther Seminary.
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Vision and Expectations
Vision and Expectations—Ordained Ministers in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is a document that informs candidates for ordained ministry, seminaries, congregations, and candidacy committees regarding the ELCA's vision for ordained ministry and the high expectations it places on those who serve in this way. Vision and Expectations is online here.
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