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Guidelines for Non-Stipendiary Calls

Posted: June 9, 2020 |

GUIDELINES RELATED TO NON-STIPENDIARY MINISTRY

Definition and Criteria for Non-Stipendiary Ministry

Non-stipendiary ministry in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada is understood to be service as an ordained/lay diaconal minister without regard to compensation for such service.

  1. It may be either service for no stipend (or for reimbursed expenses only) or for a token stipend that is not commensurate with the normal salary guidelines for rostered ministry.
  2. Non-stipendiary calls are not eligible for participation in the ELCIC Pension and Benefits Plan; therefore, it also is understood that non-stipendary service is possible only when there is clear evidence that the ordained/lay diaconal minister has adequate alternative income and health insurance.
  3. A letter of call to non-stipendiary ministry in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada may be issued only by a Synod Council following approval by the Conference of Bishops. A call to non- stipendary ministry is not normally intended for an initial call.

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