Tool Kit for Congregational Leaders is an annual gathering for congregational leaders, typically held in February. After a day of workshops and networking, leaders go back to their congregations equipped with new resources, ideas and connections!
Participants find the day valuable for sharing ideas, connecting with other congregations, gathering information, being inspired, listening to other perspectives, meeting new people, worshiping together and much more.
In 2020, the Saint Paul Area Synod offered a dozen workshops as part of Tool Kit on Feb. 22 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in St. Paul. View our photo gallery!
Resources:
Many of our presenters in 2020 were willing to share their presentations and handouts. Access them here:
Presidents'/Vice Presidents' Forum
Matthew Webster
- Board Expectations and Responsibilities
- Council Officers Job Descriptions
- Audit Committee Charter
- Financial Best Practices for Congregations Presentation
- Writing Minutes Like a Pro
- Robert's Rules of Order - cheat-sheet
- Sample_Committee Job Descriptions
- Sample_Council Agenda
- Sample_Annual Meeting Agenda
- Sample_2019 Evaulation_council+pastor
More Than Money: Stewardship as Telling, Asking & Thanking
Rev. Ryan Brodin, Rev. Lloyd Menke, Rev. Taryn Montgomery
- Telling Stewardship as Story Toolkit 2020
- The Ask - Toolkit 2020
- Synod Congregational Stewardship Mentoring Program
Governing Our Life Together: Updating Your Congregation's Constitution
Rev. Tanner Howard, Anna Marsh
- Governing Our Life Together--Constitutions Presentation for Toolkit
- Provisions Bylaws and CRs--working with your congregation's constitution
Sexual Violence Prevention: We All Have a Part to Play
Adrianna Perez
- Rosemary Project Ten Simple Prevention Steps
- Rosemary Project Ten Simple Prevention Steps for Parents
- Rosemary Project Ten Simple Prevention Steps for Men
- Rosemary Pledge - One-Pager
Content Strategies for Social Media
Mary Smith
- Content Strategies for Social Media
- Social Media Planning and Procedures
- Social Media Platforms and Content
- ELCA Social Media Webinar December 2019
Church Emergency Plans & Safety
John Aunan
- Self Inspection Checklist Worship
- Security Teams
- FEMA security grants
- Emergency Security Preparedness DIY Template-13.-Service-Activation-Matrix-12.15.17
- Emergency Plan Sample
- ALICE_Handout
- 2019-06-Risk-Control-S1357-Armed-vs-Unarmed-Brochure
Creating Inclusive Worship
Rev. Elizabeth Wilder