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Mission Interpreter Training,
November 13-14, Sioux Falls and Aberdeen
2010 Fall Theological Conference
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September 26-28, Pierre
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2010 South Dakota Synod Assembly
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June 11-12, Rapid City
Second Annual Bishop's Golf Tournament,
July 19, Sioux Falls

 
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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 Forms

Most of the forms on this page are in Portable Document Format (PDF), which may be viewed and printed with the free Adobe Reader program. Click here if you need to download Adobe Reader to your computer.

If you have any questions about Candidacy or the forms found on this page, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it at 605/274-4022 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it in the synod office at 605/274-4024.


 
Candidacy Forms from ELCA

The forms for the Candidacy Process can be found at the ELCA Candidacy website. This includes forms and applications for candidates, candidacy committees and others.

ELCA Forms require the Formatta Filler software, which can be downloaded here for free.


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2011-2012 South Dakota Synod Scholarship Application

The deadline for the 2011-2012 South Dakota Synod Scholarship Application is December 1, 2010. 

Please return completed application to your school’s Financial Aid Office. If you are not enrolled at a seminary, please send your completed application directly to the Synod Scholarship Committee.  The seminary’s Financial Aid Office will then forward the completed application to the

South Dakota Synod Scholarship Committee
South Dakota Synod, ELCA
2001 S Summit Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57197-0001

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South Dakota Synod Candidacy Checklist

As you proceed through Candidacy, it is often beneficial to keep track of your process.  Please download the South Dakota Synod Candidacy Checklist to use as your guide.  This detailed checklist will let you know what is expected of you and in what order.  

Individual track checklists may be downloaded here from the ELCA Candidacy Website.

If you have any questions about the Candidacy process or this checklist, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .


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Candidacy Background Check Authorization Form

Effective February 1, 2005, background checks are required for all applicants seeking to be rostered in The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.  It is required that a background check be completed for candidates prior to Entrance. 

Please complete the Candidacy Background Check Authorization Form and return it to the synod office.


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Candidate References Form

In order to get to know you better, the members of the Candidacy Committee ask that you supply them with three references.  Please return this Reference Form for Candidates with one pastor reference, one work reference and one personal reference.  You may return the form to:

South Dakota Synod, ELCA
2001 S Summit Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57197

 

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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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