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Congregational Leaders
A pastoral vacancy is often a difficult experience for the Congregation. It can also be a time of growth, as God's people step forward to keep ministries going and even increase their support. It is a great time for self-examination and goal setting.
This pastoral vacancy is also an opportune time for a Congregation to look at its strengths and weaknesses, ministry priorities, and vision for the future.
The 2010 Ohio District - LCMS Compensation Guidelines are now available. In order to allow each congregation and school to set salaries for their workers based on their local economy, the Guidelines were developed based on starting salaries of your local public school district.
There is more to providing for your workers than just salary. Please spend sufficient time reviewing the Guidelines in their entirety as they address the entire spectrum of Human Resources.
If your congregation is unable to meet these Guidelines, we strongly encourage that a plan be put in place that will meet the Guidelines in three to five years. Please do not put them aside as "impossible." Our Professional Church Workers are a great asset to our congregations and schools and deserve to be compensated in a fair and equitable manner.
Monday, April 20, 2009 :: 3590 Views :: 0 Comments ::  :: For Parents, Youth & Family, People, For DCE's, For Pastors, Congregational Websites, Congregational Leaders, High Schools, Professional Church Workers, Outreach, National Youth Gathering
 Efforts are underway to ensure that any high school youth that would like to attend the 2010 National LCMS Youth Gathering are able to do so!
Grace Place is an RSO that offers affordable, mini-sabbaticals for church workers to recharge and grow in faith.
The IRS has announced new mileage rates for the remainder of 2008.
 Use this link to visit the LCMS website and the pages for the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Synod Structure and Governance. These pages are designed to provide up-to-the-minute information about the work of the task force, including answers to frequently asked questions and all the latest resources.
PLEASE BEWARE: In order to maintain their exemption from federal income tax, churches must comply with the regulations in tax code 501(c)(3) one of which is that the church must not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office.
The IRS has changed the regulations pertaining to tax-sheltered annuities, tax code 403(b). The new regulations go into effect on January 1, 2009 and basically shift the responsibility for administration and compliance from the worker to the employer. Each employer that allows contributions to a tax-sheltered annuity other than Concordia Retirement Savings Plan (CRSP) must have a 403(b) written plan document in place by January 1, 2009.
 The Youth Ministry Team has set the schedule for the coming year's youth events. Yo Ho! Yo Ho! A Christian's Life for Me! will be the overall theme.
The dates for the 2008 - 09 Ohio District Gatherings and Events are:
- The Senior High Youth Gathering, November 21 - 23 at the Marriott Northwest in Dublin
- Junior High Gathering I in Cincinnati, March 6 - 8
- Junior High Gathering II at Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, March 13 - 15
- Ohio District Servant Event, June 21 - 27
12 Step Process to a Successful Building Project
The ODLCEF has developed a 12-step process that is a helpful guide to congregations, schools and other district organizations interested in a building or renovation project. Following the guide and making use of the resources available from the ODLCEF will make the difficult task of building go smoother.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 :: 2589 Views :: 0 Comments ::  :: Education, For Parents, Youth & Family, For DCE's, For Pastors, For Principals, Congregational Leaders, High Schools, Human Care
The Servant Event is June 22 - 28. The work to be done is to assist residents of Southeastern Ohio in work on their homes and to assist Lutheran Social Services in their main office and distribution center in Caldwell. In the past as much as three semi truck loads of donations have been unloaded and sorted! Your time and energy spent during this week will be valuable!
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 :: 2629 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: For Parents, Youth & Family, People, For DCE's, For Pastors, For Principals, For Teachers, Congregational Websites, Congregational Leaders, Board of Directors
2008 Junior High Gatherings - what an overwhelming, awesome experience!
Six new youth will be added to the Ohio District Youth Ministry Team. Their terms begin in June!
 An opportunity for high school youth (and mature eighth grade students) to be trained in planning basic service projects in their home communities as well as enjoy the friendships of other youth in the greater Cleveland area.
Have you ever considered that your churchs' organizational structure may be preventing you from reaching your ministry goals? Policy Governance may be an answer...
To learn more about the model, visit John Carver's web site at www.policygovernance.com.
To see a copy of the Ohio District's Policy Manual, click this OD-LCMS Policies link.
Thursday, February 14, 2008 :: 6175 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Education, For Parents, Youth & Family, People, For DCE's, For Pastors, For Principals, For Teachers, Congregational Websites, Congregational Leaders, Board of Directors, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Schools, High Schools, School Boards
Friday, February 08, 2008 :: 4415 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Education, For Parents, For Pastors, For Principals, For Teachers, Congregational Leaders, Elementary Schools, High Schools, School Boards
Thursday, February 07, 2008 :: 4436 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Education, For Pastors, For Principals, For Teachers, Congregational Leaders, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Schools, High Schools, School Boards
Thursday, February 07, 2008 :: 5293 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Links, For DCE's, For Principals, For Teachers, Evangelism, Congregational Leaders, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Schools, High Schools, School Boards
 12 Step Process to a Successful Building Project
The ODLCEF has developed a 12-step process that is a helpful guide to congregations, schools and other district organizations interested in a building or renovation project. Following the guide and making use of the resources available from the ODLCEF will make the difficult task of building go smoother.
Tuesday, February 05, 2008 :: 4283 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: For Parents, For Pastors, For Principals, For Teachers, Congregational Leaders, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Schools, High Schools, School Boards
Tuesday, February 05, 2008 :: 4318 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: For Parents, Youth & Family, For DCE's, For Pastors, For Principals, For Teachers, Congregational Leaders, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Schools, School Boards
 NEW! Youth Fellowship Handbook is now available! There is a new/revised Lutheran Youth Fellowship Handbook: A Guide for Building Better Youth Groups. This book is published by the LCMS Board for District Services for our synodical youth organization, Lutheran Youth Fellowship.
Monday, February 04, 2008 :: 4580 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: For Parents, Youth & Family, For DCE's, For Pastors, For Principals, For Teachers, Congregational Leaders, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Schools, High Schools, School Boards
 The LCEF Architectural Handbook is a step by step resource for congregations contemplating building or renovation projects.
Resources and related information contained in the Architectural Handbook are available by contacting David Bowers, Executive Director of the Ohio District - CEF at 800-901-2297 ext. 22 or via email.
 ODLCEF Loan Criteria - basis for congregational borrowing and approval
Congregations interested in making a loan application to the ODLCEF will find convenient loan applications and instructions by utilizing these resources
Monday, January 28, 2008 :: 2002 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Documents, For DCE's, For Pastors, For Principals, For Teachers, Congregational Leaders, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Schools, High Schools, School Boards
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