We frequently receive requests for position descriptions for pastors, DCEs, church secretaries, etc., and so have decided to make suggested descriptions available to you here. You'll also find performance appraisal forms and other documents which may help you in your parish.

Positions descriptions for:

• Clergy Staff
• Ministry Staff
• Congregation Officers
• Administrative Staff
• Facilities Staff

Performance Appraisal Forms

Sample performance appraisal form--contains guidelines for conducting the review; employee self-appraisal section; supervisor's appraisal section; and summary of evaluation.

Call Documents

Click here for free, downloadable call documents, available through the website of Concordia Publishing House.

Staff Administrative Resources

• Taxes for Ministers -- a resource on tax issues for ordained and commissioned ministers.

• Personnel Manual Prototype is meant to be a suggested guideline for use by congregations and other ministries.

• Employment Resource Manual to assist congregations and districts of the Synod understand and apply good sound employment principles.

• Concordia Plan Services (Worker Benefit Plans) -- Learn about your benefits as an employee in an LCMS congregation.

Please email the LCMS Human Resources Department at LCMSJobs@LCMS.org if you have any questions.